The Problem Solver
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Newei appliai_ces sotmd different fkom oldeI appliai_ces. Mode__ appliai_ces ha_e moIe
featmes a_d _se _ewe_ tectmolog T.
Do you hear what I hear? _ese sounds are normal.
Tire new high efficiency compressor
may run faster and longer than your
old appliance arrd you may hear a
high-pitched hum or pulsating sound
while it is operating.
Sometimes tire appliance runs for an
extended period, especially when the
doors are opened Dequently.
You may hear a whooshing sound when
the doors close. This is due m pressure
equalizing within the appliance.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
\bu may hear cracking or poppb_g som_ds
wheat the appliance is first plugged i_.
This happens as the appliance cools to
the correct temperature.
Expansion and comractkm of cooling
coils dming and after def_ost ca_ cause
a cracki_g or poppii_g sotmd.
WHIB!
You may hear the fans spinning at
high speeds. This happens when tire
appliance is first plugged ira, when the
door is opened flequently or when large
amounts of beverages are added to
the appliance. Tire fans help maintain
desired temperatures.
If tire door is open for over 3 minutes,
you may hear a fan come on in order to
cool tire appliance.
Tire fans change speeds in order to
provide optimal cooling arrd energ T
savings.
The flow of refkigerant through the
applia_ce cooling coils may make a
gu_gli_g noise like boilii_g water.
A watei dripping iroise may occm as
water f_om the evaporatoI flows imo
the draft] pan.
ClosiIrg the drawei may cause a gmgliI_g
som_d dt_e to pressme equalizatkm.
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