Electrolux E42BS75ETT Owners Manual - Page 37

Normal operatingsounds. 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... • Tile new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refl'igerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. • You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the refl'igerator. WHIRl • You inay hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens when the refl'igerator is first plugged in, when the doors are opened fl'equently or when a large amount of food is added to the refl'igerator or fl'eezer compartments. The fans are helping to inaintain the correct teinperatures. • If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear the fans coine on in order to cool the light bulbs. • The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and energy savings. CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and CHIRPS • You may hear cracking oi" popping sounds when the refl'igerator is first plugged in. This happens as the refl'igerator cools to the correct teinperature. • 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 refl'igerator components. • Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defl'ost can cause a cracking or popping sound. • After an icemaking cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket. WATERSOUNDS 6 • The flow of refl'igerant through the fl'eezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. • Water dropping on the defl'ost heater can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defl'ost cycle. • A water dripping noise may occur during the defl'ost cycle as ice melts fl'om the evaporator and flows into the drain pan. • Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure equalization. 37