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Understanding the sounds you may hear
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that
your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are
new to you, you might be concerned about
them. Don’t be. Most of the new sounds are
normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls
and cabinets can make the sounds seem
louder.
The following describes the kinds of
sounds that might be new to you, and what
may be making them.
Slight hum, soft hiss
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor
and moving air.
Clicking or snapping sounds
The thermostat makes a definite click when
the refrigerator stops running. It also makes
a sound when the refrigerator starts. The
defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle
starts.
Water sounds
When the refrigerator stops running, you
may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few
minutes after it stops. You may also hear
defrost water running into the defrost water
pan.
Ice maker sounds
l trickling water
l thud (clatter of ice)
You may hear buzzing (from the water
valve), trickling water and the clatter of ice
dumped into the bin.
Running sounds
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency
compressor and motor. It will run longer than
older designs. It may even seem to run most
of the time.
Saving energy
You can help your refrigerator use less
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but
electricity.
don’t overcrowd it so air movement is
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level
blocked.
the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig-
l Clean the condenser (coils regularly.
erator and freezer to temperatures colder
l Open the door as few times as possible.
than they need to be. If ice cream is firm in
Think about what you need before you
the freezer and drinks are as cold as your
open the door. Get everything out at one
family likes them, that’s cold enough.
time. Keep food organized so you won’t
l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a
have to search for what you want. Close
heat source such as a range, water heater,
door as soon as food is removed.
furnace, radiator or in direct sunlight.
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