Electrolux EI23BC56IW Use and Care Guide - Page 27

ormal Operatin Sounds 27 Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable. The following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and the sounds they can cause: A Evaporator Refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. B Evaporator fan "Youmay 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 Automatic ice maker When ice has been produced, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin. Ice maker fan, water valve activation, and refrigerant gas fluid may create sounds from its operation. E Electronic control & automatic defrost control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the cooling system on and off. Condenser fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser. G Compressor Modern, high-efficiency compressors run much faster than older models. The compressor may have a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound. H Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each time it opens to fill the ice maker. Drain pan (not removable) You may hear water dripping into the drain pan during the defrost cycle. Condenser May create minimal sounds from forced air. K Motorized Perfect Temp TM drawer damper May produce a light humming during operation. Ice dispensing paddle When dispensing ice, you wilt hear a snapping, clicking, or popping sound when the solenoid opens and closes the ice chute. M Motorized damper May produce a light humming during operation. N PerfectTemp TM drawerfan Turns off when door opens or Perfect Temp TM drawer is turned off. NOTE Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is not a sound insulator. NOTE During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow in the back walt vents of your freezer compartment is normal.