Owners manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS: Normal Operating Conditions
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
Ŷ 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.
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close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the
refrigerator.
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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.
Ŷ 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.
Ŷ The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and SNAPS
Ŷ You may hear cracking or popping sounds when
the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as
the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
Ŷ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during
and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping
sound.
Ŷ On models with an ice maker, after an ice making
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the
ice bucket.
Ŷ On models with a dispenser, during water dispense,
you may hear the water lines move at initial
dispense and after dispenser button is released.
WATER SOUNDS
Ŷ The flow of refrigerant through the cooling coils may
make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
Ŷ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause
a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the
defrost cycle.
Ŷ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows
into the drain pan.
Ŷ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.
Do you hear what I hear? These conditions are normal.
START UP COOLING
It can take up to 24 hours for the refrigerator and
freezer temperatures to match the display. During that
time refrigerator and freezer door openings should be
minimized.
TIPS
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several hours after the freezer.
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freezer food cool faster.
Normal Operating Conditions.