Kenmore 596.53462300 Refrigerator User Manual


 
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Today'srefrigerators usefoam insulationand are moreenergy efficientthan refrigeratorsof the past However,foam insulationis
notas sound absorbentasformerinsulatedmodels,Asa result,certainsoundsmay be unfamiliar In time, thesesoundswill
becomefamiliar,Pleaserefer to this informationbeforecatling service,
Clicking
>- Freezercontrol(A) clicks when
startingor stoppingcompressor,
>. Defrosttimeror electricdamper
control(some models)(B)
soundstikean electricclock
and makesan occasional click
or snap
> Condenser fan (D) makes this
noise while operating
> Freezerfan(C) makesthis
noisewhile operating.
>. Freezerfan(C) slows to a stop
asthe freezerdoor is opened
> Evaporator(E) andheat
exchanger(F) refrigerantmake
this noisewhen flowing
>. Icecubesfrom ice makerdrop
into icebucket(G)
Dispenserice chute(H) dosing.
> Compressor(i) makesa
pulsatingsoundwhilerunning,
Refrigeratoris not level
> Ice makerwater valve(J)
hookupbuzzeswhenice maker
fills with water.
> Normaloperation
> Normaloperation
Air rushing or whirring > Normaloperation
> Normaloperation
> Normaloperation
Gurgling or boiling > Normal operation
sound
Thumping > Norma!operation
> Normaloperation
Vibrating noise > Normaloperation
See levelinginstructionsin Installing Your Refrigerator
Buzzing > Normaloperation
Humming
>- Ice maker(K) is in the 'on'
positionwithout water
connection.
> Ice auger(L) hums asauger
agitatesiceduring dispensing,,
Compressor(I) can makea
high pitchedhumwhile
operating,
>- Solenoidvalve (M) operating
ice chutedoor.
> Stopsound by raisingice maker arm to 'off' position See
Automatic Ice Makersection inyour
Useand Care Guidefor details
> Normaloperation
> Normaloperation
> Normaloperation
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