Understanding the sounds you may
hear
Yournew,high-efciencyrefrigeratormay
introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds
normally indicate your refrigerator is operating
correctly.Somesurfacesonoors,walls,and
kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more
noticeable.
The following is a list of major components in your
refrigerator and the sounds they can cause:
A Evaporator Refrigerant through the
evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling
sound.
B Evaporator fan You may hear air being
forced through the refrigerator by the
evaporator fan.
C Defrost heater During defrost cycles, water
dripping onto the defrost heater may cause a
hissing or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a
popping sound may occur.
D Automatic ice maker When ice has been
produced, you will hear ice cubes falling
into the ice bin. Ice maker fan, water valve
activation,andrefrigerantgasuidmay
create sounds from its operation.
E Electronic control & automatic defrost
control These parts can produce a snapping
or clicking sound when turning the cooling
system on and off.
F Condenser fan You may hear air being
forced through the condenser.
G CompressorModern,high-efciency
compressors run much faster than older
models. The compressor may have a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound.
H Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each
timeitopenstolltheicemaker.
I Drain pan (not removable) You may hear
water dripping into the drain pan during the
defrost cycle.
J Condenser May create minimal sounds from
forced air.
L Ice dispensing paddle When dispensing
ice, you will hear a snapping, clicking, or
popping sound when the solenoid opens and
closes the ice chute.
M Motorized damper May produce a light
humming during operation.
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NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS
NOTE
Energyefcientfoaminyourrefrigeratorisnot
a sound insulator.
NOTE
During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow
in the back wall vents of your freezer
compartment is normal.
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