Operating Sounds - Sears Kenmore 363 Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS
These sounds are normal and do not indicate a need for service.
The new high efficiency compressor runs faster and wit! have a higher
pitch hum or pulsating sound while operating
The defrost timer and refrigerator control click on and off.
The fan circulates air inside the freezer which keeps
the temperatures even°
Water dropping on the defrost heater causes a sizzling,
hissing or popping sound during the defrost cycle
The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils creates
a sound which is similar to boiling water or a gurgling noise.
The cooling coils expanding and contracting during defrost and
refrigeration following defrost create a cracking or popping noise.
Water drips as it melts from the evaporator
and flows to the drain pan during the defrost cycle,.
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The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills
with water° If the feeler arm is in the ON (down) position it will buzz even if
it has not yet been hooked up to water. Keeping the feeler arm in the ON
(down) position before it is hooked up to water can damage the icemaker,
To prevent this, raise the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position° This will
stop the buzzing,.
The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.
REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE
Check if...
The power supply cord is unplugged.
A household fuse has blown or circuit
breaker tripped
The temperature control is set to OFE
Then._.
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage,
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.,
Set temperature control to "5."
VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE
Check if.,.
The refrigerator is not resting solidly on
the floor.
Water line tubing at back of refrigerator is rattling
against the wall or the refrigerator,
Then..,
Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need adjusting,
See Leveling Rollers section,
Attach a piece of cloth or foam to the area on the wall or
refrigerator where the tubing is rattling,,
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