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Normal
operating
sounds
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...
Thenew 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,This isdue to pressure equalizing within the
refrigerator,
After dispensing ice, a motor will close the ice chute
to keep warn room air from entering the ice bucket,
maintaining ice at a freezing temperature,
Thehum of the motor closing the ice chute isnormal,
shortly after dispensing ice,
CLICKS,POPS,
CRACKSand CHIRPS
You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the
refrigerator isfirst plugged in, Thishappens as the
refrigerator coolsto the correct temperature,
Expansion and contraction of cooling coilsduring
and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping
sound,
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On models with an ice maker, after an ice making
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 after dispenser button isreleased,
WHIR!
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You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds,
Thishappens 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, Thefans 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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