Normal Operating Sounds; Energy Saving Tips - Dacor EF36BNNF Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Normal Operating Sounds

Improvements in refrigeration design may produce sounds in your new refrigerator that are different or were not present in an older
model. These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that is better at preserving food, is more energy efficient and is quieter
overall. Because new refrigerators run quieter, sounds may be detected that were present in older refrigerators, but were masked by
higher sound levels. Many of these sounds are normal. Please note that the surfaces adjacent to a refrigerator, such as hard walls,
floors and cabinets may make these sounds seem even louder. The following are some of the normal sounds that may be noticed in a
new refrigerator.
Sound
Clicking
Motorized device
electric clock and snaps in and out.
Air rushing or
Freezer fan
whirring
(C)
make this noise while operating.
Gurgling or
Evaporator
boiling sound
(E)
refrigerant makes this noise
when flowing.
Thumping Ice cubes from ice maker drop into
ice bucket
Vibrating noise
Compressor
sound while running.
Refrigerator is not level.
Buzzing
Ice maker water valve
buzzes when ice maker fills with
water.
Humming
Ice maker
without water connection.
Compressor
pitched hum while operating.
Hissing or
Defrost heater
popping
pops when operational.

Energy Saving Tips

Locate the refrigerator in the coolest part of the room. Avoid
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areas of direct sunlight, or near heating ducts, registers or
other heat producing appliances. If this is not possible, isolate
the exterior by using a section of cabinet or an added a layer
of insulation.
Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. Overcrowding
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reduces air circulation around food and causes the refrigerator
to run longer.
Avoid adding too much warm food to the refrigerator at one
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time. Doing so overloads the compartments and slows the rate
of cooling.
Do not use aluminum foil, wax paper or paper towels as shelf
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liners. Doing so decreases air flow and causes the refrigerator
to run less efficiently.
Refrigerator Operation
Possible Cause
(A)
sounds like an
(B)
and condenser fan
(D)
and heat exchanger
(F)
.
(G)
makes a pulsating
(H)
hookup
(I)
is in the on position
(G)
can make a high-
(K)
hisses, sizzles or
Solution
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
See installation instruc-
tions for details on how to
level your refrigerator
Normal operation
Stop sound by raising the
ice maker arm to the off
position (see page 6).
Normal operation
Normal operation
A freezer that is two-thirds full runs most efficiently.
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Clean the door gaskets every three months according to the
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cleaning instructions. Doing so will assure that the door seals
properly and the refrigerator runs efficiently.
Take time to organize items in the refrigerator to reduce the
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time that the door is open.
Be sure your doors are closing securely by leveling the refrig-
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erator as instructed in the installation instructions.
Clean the condenser coils as indicated in the cleaning instruc-
„
tions every three months. Doing so will increase energy
efficiency and cooling performance.
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A
I
F
F
B C
G
D E
H K