Frigidaire FFHT2117PS User Manual

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NOTE
Rigidfoaminsulationisveryenergyefcient,
but is not a sound insulator.
Understanding the sounds you
may hear
Yournew,high-efciencyrefrigeratormay
introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds
normally indicate your refrigerator is operating
correctly.Somesurfacesonoors,walls,and
kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more
noticeable.
IMPORTANT
During the automatic defrost cycle, you may
notice a red glow in the vents on the back
wall of your freezer compartment. This is
normal during the defrost cycle.
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. The ice maker will
produce 2.5 to 3 pounds of ice every 24
hours depending on usage conditions.
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-efciency
compressors run much faster than in the
past. The compressor may have a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound.
H Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each
timeitopensto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.
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NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS

Frigidaire FFHT2117PS Specifications

General

Brand	Frigidaire
Model	FFHT2117PS
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English