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Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal
HUMMM...
--WHOOSH...
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 isoperating,
You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close,Thisis
due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator,
After dispensing ice, a motor will closethe ice chute to keep
warn room air from entering the ice bucket, maintaining ice at a
freezing ternperature,
The hum of the motor closing the ice chute isnormal, shortly after
dispensing ice,
CLICKS,POPS,
CRACKSand SNAPS
You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator
isfirst plugged in, Thishappens as the refrigerator coolsto the
correct ternperature,
Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after
defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound,
Onmodels with an ice maker, after an ice making cycle,you may
hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket,
Onmodels with a dispenser,during water dispense,you may
hear the water lines move at initial dispenseand after dispenser
button isreleased,
STARTUPCOOLING
It can take upto 24 hours for the refrigerator and freezer
temperatures to match the display, During that time refrigerator and
freezer door openings should be minimized,
TIPS
Freezer cools first,
Refrigerator compartment cools last; it may take several
hours after the freezer,
Turning off ice maker makes both fresh food and freezer
food cool fasten
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WHIR!
You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds,This happens
when the refrigerator isfirst 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,
Thefans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and
energy savings,
WATERSOUNDS
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Theflow of refrigerant through the 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,
Closingthe door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure
equalization,
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