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Normal operating sounds. Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. HUMMM... WHOOSH... „ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. „ Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period, especially when the doors are opened frequently. This means that the Frost Guard™ feature is working to prevent freezer burn and improve food preservation. „ You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. „ You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in, when the doors are opened frequently or when a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the correct temperatures. „ If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs. „ The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and energy savings. „ You may hear the fans running after selecting QuickFreeze™ or one of the CustomCool™ settings. CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and CHIRPS WATER SOUNDS „ You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature. „ The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. „ Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide optimal cooling and energy savings. „ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost „ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound cycle. when attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes). „ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into „ The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound the drain pan. when relays activate to control refrigerator components. „ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to „ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and pressure equalization. after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound. „ On models with an ice maker, after an icemaking cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket. For additional information on normal ice maker and dispenser operating sounds, see the About the automatic ice maker and About the ice and water dispenser sections. 38

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Normal operating sounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older
refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features
and use newer technology.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and
longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a
high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period,
especially when the doors are opened frequently. This
means that the
Frost Guard
™
feature is working to prevent
freezer burn and improve food preservation.
You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.
This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in,
when the doors are opened frequently or when a large
amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer
compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the
correct temperatures.
If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear
the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs.
The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
You may hear the fans running after selecting
QuickFreeze
™
or one of the
CustomCool
™
settings.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
You may hear cracking or popping sounds when
the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as
the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide
optimal cooling and energy savings.
The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound
when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound
when relays activate to control refrigerator components.
Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
On models with an ice maker, after an icemaking cycle,
you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.
WATER SOUNDS
The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils
may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a
sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost
cycle.
A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan.
Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
For additional information on normal ice
maker and dispenser operating sounds,
see the
About the automatic ice maker
and
About the ice and water dispenser
sections.
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