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