Normal operating conditions.
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 is operating.
You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This is
due 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.
The hum of the motor closing the ice chute is normal, shortly after
dispensing ice.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and SNAPS
You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator
is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator cools to the
correct temperature.
Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after
de rost can cause a cracking or popping sound
n odels with an ice aker a ter an ice aking cycle you ay
hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket
n odels with a dispenser during water dispense you ay
hear the water lines o e at initial dispense and a ter dispenser
button is released
START UP COOLING
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hours or the re rigerator and ree er
te peratures to atch the display During that ti e re rigerator and
ree er door openings should be ini i ed
TIPS
Free er cools irst
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hours a ter the ree er
Turning o ice aker akes both resh ood and ree er
ood cool aster
You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens
when the refrigerator is first 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.
The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and
energy savings.
WAT
The low o re rigerant through the cooling coils ay ake a
gurgling noise like boiling water
Water dropping on the de rost heater can cause a si ling
popping or bu ing sound during the de rost cycle
A water dripping noise ay occur during the de rost cycle as ice
elts ro the e aporator and lows into the drain pan
Closing the door ay cause a gurgling sound due to pressure
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