UNDERSTANDINGTHESOUNDSYOUMAYHEAR
Yournewhigh-efficbncyrefrigeratormaymakeunfamiliar
sounds.Mostoften,thesearealinormaisoundsthatsoon
becomefamiliarto you.Theyindicateyourrefrigeratoris
operatingasdesigned.Hardsurfaces,suchasvinyiorwood
floors,walis,andkitchencabinetsmaymakesoundsmore
notbeabHe.ThefollowingHstdescribessomeof themost
commonsoundsyoumayhear,andwhatiscausingthem.
NOTE:Rigidfoaminsulationisveryenergyefficient.
sutisnotasoundinsulator,
A. Evaporator
The flow of 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 sizziing sound, After
defrosting, a popping sound may occur,
IMPORTANT: During the automatic defrost cycle, you
may notice a red glow in the vents on the back wa Iot
your freezer compartment. This is normal during the
defrost cycle.
D. Automatic ice Maker
if your refrigerator is equupped with an automatic ice
maker, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin.
E. Cold Control & Automatic Defrost Control
May create minimai mechanicai sounds,
F. Condenser Fan
You may hear air being forced through the condenser
G. Compressor
Modern. high-efficiency compressors operate much
faster than cider modeis, The compressor may have a
high-pitched hum or pulsating sound.
Ho Water Valve
if your refrigerator is equupped with an automatic ice
maker, you wiii hear a buzzing sound as the water
vaHveopens to firththe ice maker during each cycHe.
iMPORTANT: Your ice maker isturned On at the factory
so it can work as soon as you install your refrigerator.
To ensure proper function of your ice maker, connect a
water supply immediately or turn the On/Off switch to
the Off ("O') position.
t. Drain Pan (not removable)
You may hear water running nto the drain pan during
the defrost cycle.
Jo Condenser
May create minimal sounds from forced air,
Ko Motorized Damper
May produce a Highthumming or clicking during
operation,
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