Normal Operating Sounds & Sights - Viking 3 Serie Guía De Utilización/Instalación

Normal Operating Sounds
Understanding the sounds you
may hear
Your new, high-effi ciency refrigerator may introduce
unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your
refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on fl oors,
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 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.
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 fl uid 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.
F Condenser fan You may hear air being forced through
the condenser.
G Compressor Modern, high-effi ciency 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 fi ll the ice maker.
I Drain pan (not removable) You may hear water dripping
into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.
J Condenser May create minimal sounds from forced air.
K Motorized Temperature Adjustable Cold Zone drawer
M Motorized damper May produce a light humming
during operation.
N Temperature Adjustable Cold Zone drawer fan Turns off
when door opens or the Cold Zone drawer is turned off.
NOTE
Energy effi cient foam in your refrigerator is not a sound
insulator.
NOTE
During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow in the back wall
vents of your freezer compartment is normal.
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