Normal Sounds; Refrigerator Use; Ensuring Proper Air Circulation; Using The Control - Whirlpool 5VEL88 Série Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn't
make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be
concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard
surfaces, like the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the sounds
seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds and
what may be making them.
Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep
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your food items at the desired temperatures and to minimize
energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and fans may
cause your refrigerator to run longer than your old one. You
may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound from the
compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance.
You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through
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the refrigerator compartment. The fan speed may increase as
you open the doors or add warm food.

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper
airflow in the refrigerator. As shown in the illustration, cool air
enters through the refrigerator wall and moves down. The air then
recirculates through the vent near the bottom.
Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents
are blocked, airflow will be restricted, and temperature and
moisture problems may occur.
IMPORTANT: To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food,
wrap or cover foods tightly.
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Normal Sounds

Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the
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water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.
Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle
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may cause a sizzling sound.
As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to
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the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a
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popping noise.
You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the
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condenser fan.
You may hear water running into the drain pan during the
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defrost cycle.

REFRIGERATOR USE

Setting the Control
For your convenience, your refrigerator control is preset at the
factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the
control is still preset to the mid-setting as shown.
NOTE: To turn your refrigerator OFF, turn the refrigerator control
to the setting shown. Your refrigerator will not cool when the
refrigerator control is set to the OFF position.
Adjusting the Control
Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding
food. It is best to wait 24 hours before putting food into the
refrigerator. The control is set correctly when milk or juice is as
cold as you like. Move the dial one setting at a time and wait
24 hours between adjustments.
IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled
completely, your food may spoil. Turning the Temperature Control
to a colder (higher) than recommended setting will not cool the
compartment any faster.
NOTE: During high humidity, moisture may form on the outside of
the refrigerator. To avoid rust, dry the refrigerator's exterior and
reset the Temperature Control to a colder (higher) setting.

Using the Control