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M Motorized damper May produce a
light humming during operation.
N Perfect Temp TM drawer fan Turns off
when door opens or Perfect Temp TM
drawer is turned off.
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.
IB 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. Water valve
activation 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-efficiency
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 fill the ice maker.
I Drain pan (not removable} You may
hear water dripping into the drain pan
during the defrost cycle.
J Condenser Maycreate minimal sounds
from forced air.
K Motorized Perfect Temp TM drawer
damper May produce a light humming
during operation.
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