Normal operatingsounds.
Newer refrigerators
sound different from older refrigerators,
Modern refrigerators
have more features and use newer technology,
Do you hear what / hear? These sounds are normal
HUMMM.,
--
WHOOSH...
[] The new high
efficiency
compressor
may run faster
and longer
than yore
old refligerator
and you may
hear a high-pitched
hum
or pulsating
sound
while
it is operating.
[] You m W hear a whooshing
sound
when the doors close.
This is due to pressure
equalizing
within
the refligerator
CLICKS,
POPS,
CRACKS
and CHIRPS
[] You may hear cracking or popping
sounds when the
refiigerator
is first plugged in. This happens
as the
refligerator
cools to the correct temperature.
[] The compressor
may cause a clicMng or chirping
sound when attempting
to restart
(this could rake
up to 5 minutes).
[] Expansion
and contraction
of cooling coils during
and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping
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[]
[]
On models with an icemakm,
after an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping
into
the ice bucket.
On models
with a dispenser,
during
water
dispense,
you may hear
the water
lines move at initial
dispense
and af*er dispenser
button
is released.
[] You may hear the rims spinning
at high speeds.
This happens
when the refrigerator
is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened f}equently
or when
a large amount
of food is added to the ref_igerator
or freezer compamnents.
The rims are helping to
maintain
the correct temperatures.
WATERSOUNDS
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[] The flow of refligeram
fllrough
file fleezer
cooling
coils may make a gurgling
noise like boiling water.
[] Water dropping
on die deflost heater can cause a
sizzling, popping
or buzzing sound during die
deflost cycle.
[] A water dripping
noise may occur dming the deflost
cycle as ice melts flom the evaporator
and flows into
the drain pan.
[] Closing the door may cause a gurgling
sound due to
pressure
equalization.
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