Frigidaire FRS6HF55KS User Manual - Page 14

NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS & SIGHTS UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make sounds more noticeable. Listed below are descriptions of some of the most common sounds you may hear, and what is causing them. NOTE Rigid foam insulation is very energy efficient, but is not a sound insulator. OR K D. Automatic Ice Maker If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin. E. Cold Control & Automatic Defrost Control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the refrigerator on and off. F. Condenser Fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser by the condenser fan. G. Compressor Modern, high-efficiency compressors operate much faster than older models. The compressor may have a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound. H. Water Valve If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker, you will hear a buzzing sound as the water valve opens to fill the ice maker during each cycle. IMPORTANT D OR D B A C F G H J E I Your ice maker is turned On at the factory so it can work as soon as you install your refrigerator. To ensure proper function of your ice maker, connect a water supply immediately or turn the Ice maker off by lifting the wire signal arm to the "up" or OFF position (side mounted) or the ice maker's On/Off power switch turned Off-set to the "0" position (rear mounted) . I. Drain Pan (not removable) You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle. J. Condenser May create minimal sounds from forced air. K. Motorized Damper May produce a light humming during operation. CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB A. Evaporator The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. 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. IMPORTANT During the automatic defrost cycle, you may notice a red glow in the vents on the back wall of your freezer compartment. This is normal during the defrost cycle. CAUTION Wear gloves when replacing light bulbs to avoid getting cut. REPLACING LIGHT BULBS 1. Unplug refrigerator. 2. Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass. 3. Remove light cover, if necessary. 4. Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage. 5. Replace light cover, if necessary. 6. Remember to plug the refrigerator back in. 14