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Today'srefrigeratorsusefoaminsulationandaremoreenergyefficientthanrefrigeratorsofthepast.However,foaminsulationis
not assound absorbent as former insulated models.As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar.In time, these sounds will
becomefamiliar. Pleaserefer to this information beforecalling service.
Clicking
Air rushing or whirring
Freezer control (A) clicks when
starting or stopping compressor.
Defrost timer or electric damper
control (some models) (B)
sounds like an electric clock
and makes an occasional click
or snap.
Condenser fan (D) makes this
noise while operating,
>- Normal operation
> Normal operation
> Normal operation
> Normal operation
> Normal operation
> Normal operation
> Freezer fan (C) makes this
noise while operating.
> Freezer fan (C) slows to a stop
as the freezer door is opened.
Gurgling or boiling > Evaporator (E) and heat
sound exchanger (F) refrigerantmake
this noise when flowing.
Thumping > Ice cubes from ice maker drop > Normal operation
into ice bucket(G).
Dispenserice chute (H) closing. > Normal operation
Vibrating noise > Compressor (I) makes a > Normal operation
pulsating sound while running.
> Refrigerator is not level. > See leveling instructions in Installing Your Refrigerator.
Buzzing > Ice maker water valve (J) > Normal operation
hookup buzzes when ice maker
fills with water.
Humming
> Ice maker (K) is in the 'on'
position without water
connection.
> Stop sound by raising ice maker arm to 'off' position. See
Automatic Ice Maker section in your
Use and Care Guide for details.
> Ice auger (L) hums as auger > Normal operation
agitates ice during dispensing.
> > Normal operationCompressor (I) can make a
high pitched hum while
operating.
Solenoid valve (M) operating
ice chute door.
> Normal operation
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