Frigidaire FFSC2323LP Refrigerator User Manual


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NOTE
Energyefcientfoaminyourrefrigeratoris
not a sound insulator.
Understanding the Sounds you
may Hear
Yournew,high-efciencyrefrigeratormay
introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds
normally indicate your refrigerator is operating
correctly.Somesurfacesonoors,walls,and
kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more
noticeable.
Following is a list of major components in your
refrigerator and the sounds they can cause:
A Evaporator 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 When ice has
been produced, you will hear ice cubes
falling into the ice bin.
E Electronic control & automatic
defrost control These parts can produce
a snapping or clicking sound when turning
the cooling system on and off.
F Condenser fan You may hear air being
forced through the condenser.
G CompressorModern,high-efciency
compressors run much faster than in the
past. The compressor may have a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound.
H Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each
timeitopenstolltheicemaker.
I Drain pan (not removable) You may hear
water dripping into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle.
J Condenser May create minimal sounds
from forced air.
K Motorized damper May produce a light
humming during operation.
L Ice chute When dispensing ice, you will
hear a snapping or clicking sound when
the solenoid opens and closes the ice
chute.
NOTE
During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow
in the back wall vents of your freezer
compartment is normal.
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NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS
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