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Normal
operating
sounds.
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Newer
refrigerators
sound
different
from
older refrigerators.
Modern
refrigerators
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have
mare
features
and
use
newer
technalagy.
Do
you
hear what I
hear?
These
sounds
are normal.
HUMMM
..
.
~HOOSH
..
.
•
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.
•
•
•
•
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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 correct temperature .
The
compressor
may
cause a clicking or chirping
sound when attempting
to
restart (this could take
up
to
5 minutes).
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.
WHIR!
R
-)
I
~
•
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.
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, popping 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.
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