Dacor IF36BNNFSF Use & Care Manuals - Page 11

Refrigerator Operation Normal Operating Sounds Improvements in refrigeration design may produce sounds in your new refrigerator that are different or were not present in an older model. These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that is better at preserving food, is more energy efficient and is quieter overall. Because new refrigerators run quieter, sounds may be detected that were present in older refrigerators, but were masked by higher sound levels. Many of these sounds are normal. Please note that the surfaces adjacent to a refrigerator, such as hard walls, floors and cabinets may make these sounds seem even louder. The following are some of the normal sounds that may be noticed in a new refrigerator. Sound Clicking Air rushing or whirring Gurgling or boiling sound Thumping Vibrating noise Buzzing Humming Hissing or popping Possible Cause Motorized device (A) sounds like an electric clock and snaps in and out. Freezer fan (B) and condenser fan (C) make this noise while operating. Evaporator (D) and heat exchanger (E) refrigerant makes this noise when flowing. Ice cubes from ice maker drop into ice bucket (F). Compressor (G) makes a pulsating sound while running. Refrigerator is not level. Ice maker water valve (H) hookup buzzes when ice maker fills with water. Ice maker (I) is in the on position without water connection. Compressor (G) can make a highpitched hum while operating. Defrost heater (K) hisses, sizzles or pops when operational. Solution Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation See installation instructions for details on how to level your refrigerator Normal operation Stop sound by raising the ice maker arm to the off position (see page 6). Normal operation Normal operation FI F A BC DE GHK Energy Saving Tips „„ Locate the refrigerator in the coolest part of the room. Avoid areas of direct sunlight, or near heating ducts, registers or other heat producing appliances. If this is not possible, isolate the exterior by using a section of cabinet or an added a layer of insulation. „„ Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. Overcrowding reduces air circulation around food and causes the refrigerator to run longer. „„ Avoid adding too much warm food to the refrigerator at one time. Doing so overloads the compartments and slows the rate of cooling. „„ Do not use aluminum foil, wax paper or paper towels as shelf liners. Doing so decreases air flow and causes the refrigerator to run less efficiently. „„ A freezer that is two-thirds full runs most efficiently. „„ Clean the door gaskets every three months according to the cleaning instructions. Doing so will assure that the door seals properly and the refrigerator runs efficiently. „„ Take time to organize items in the refrigerator to reduce the time that the door is open. „„ Be sure your doors are closing securely by leveling the refrigerator as instructed in the installation instructions. „„ Clean the condenser coils as indicated in the cleaning instructions every three months. Doing so will increase energy efficiency and cooling performance. 9