Use and Care Manual

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NOTE
Rigidfoaminsulationisveryenergyefcient,
but 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.
IMPORTANT
During the automatic defrost cycle, you may
notice a red glow in the vents on the back
wall of your freezer compartment. This is
normal during the defrost cycle.
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 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 If your refrigerator is
equippedwithanautomaticicemaker,
you will hear a buzzing sound as the water
valveopenstolltheicemakerduring
each cycle.
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.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS