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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, Normal Operating Sounds

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS: Normal Operating Sounds 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. Ŷ The new high efficiency compressor HUMMM... may run faster and longer than your old WHOOSH... refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. Ŷ You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors FORVH7KLVLVGXHWRSUHVVXUHHTXDOL]LQJZLWKLQWKH refrigerator. Ŷ 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 UHIULJHUDWRURUIUHH]HUFRPSDUWPHQWV The fans are helping to maintain the correct temperatures. &/,&.63236 &5$&.6DQG&+,536 Ŷ You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature. Ŷ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes). Ŷ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound. Ŷ On models with an ice maker, after an ice making cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket. :$7(56281'6 Ŷ 7KHIORZRIUHIULJHUDQWWKURXJKWKHIUHH]HUFRROLQJFRLOV may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Ŷ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a VL]]OLQJSRSSLQJRUEX]]LQJVRXQGGXULQJWKHGHIURVW cycle. Ŷ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan. Ŷ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to SUHVVXUHHTXDOL]DWLRQ 49-1000478 Rev. 1 19

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS:
Normal Operating Sounds
Normal Operating Sounds
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.
You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors
refrigerator.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer
technology.
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
The fans are helping to maintain the
correct temperatures.
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 compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
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 ice making
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the
ice bucket.
may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a
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
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...