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
so/xxld.
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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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