Frigidaire GRSC2352AD Complete Owners Guide - Page 22

22 NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS Understanding the Sounds you may Hear Your new, high-efficiency unit may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your appliance is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable. Following is a list of major components I in your unit and the sounds they can cause: A Evaporator Refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. K 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 Condenser fan You may hear air be- E ing forced through the condenser. F H E Compressor Modern, high-efficiency compressors run much faster than in the past. The compressor may have a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound. F Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each time it opens to fill the ice maker. G Drain pan (not removable) You may hear water dripping into the drain pan during the defrost cycle. H Condenser May create minimal sounds from forced air.  NOTE I Motorized damper May produce in- Energy efficient foam in your refrigeratermittent humming during operation. tor is not a sound insulator. J Ice chute When dispensing ice, you will hear a snapping or clicking sound  when the solenoid opens and closes the ice chute. NOTE K Ice Maker When ice has been produced, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin. During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow in the back wall vents of your freezer compartment is normal.