Owner's manual

UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDSYOU MAY HEAR
Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar
sounds.These are aII normal sounds and soon will become
famiIiar to you.They atso indicate your refrigerator is operating
as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyt or wood floors,
walls, and kitchen cabinets may make sounds more
noticeable. Listed below are descriptions of some of the most
common sounds you may hear, and what is causing them.
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 sizzling sound. After
defrosting, a popping sound may occur.
D. Automatic Ice Maker
If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice
maker, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin.
E. Cold Control & Automatic Defrost Control
These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound
when turning the refrigerator on and off.
K Condenser Fan
You may hear air being forced through the condenser
by the condenser fan.
G. Compressor
Modern, high-efficiencycompressors operate much
faster than cider models. The compressor may have a
high-pitched hum or puIsating sound.
H. Water Valve
If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice
maker, you will hear a buzzing sound as the water
vatve opens to fillthe ice maker during each cycle.
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L Drain Pan (not removable)
You may hear water running intothe drain pan during
the defrost cycle.
J. Condenser
May create minimal sounds from forced air.
K. Motorized Damper
May produce a Iight humming or clicking during
operation.
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