Normal Operating Sounds - Fagor FQ8925X Manual De Instrucciones

Normal operating sounds.

Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern
refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.
• 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 close. This is
due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is
first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator cools to the cor-
rect temperature.
• Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide optimal cool-
ing and energy savings.
• The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when at-
tempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes).
• The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound when re-
lays activate to control refrigerator components.
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defrost
can cause a cracking or popping sound.
• On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you may
hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.
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Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
• 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
refrigerator or freezer compartments. The fans are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
• If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear the fans
come on in order to cool the light bulbs.
• The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and
energy savings.
WATER SOUNDS
• The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make
a gurgling noise like boiling water.
• Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, pop-
ping or buzzing sound during the defrost 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 pressure
equalization.
For additional information on normal icemaker and dis-
penser operating sounds, see the About the automatic
icemaker and About the ice and water dispenser sec-
tions.
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