Installation Instructions

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 You may hear cracking or popping sounds
when the refrigerator is first plugged in.
This happens as the refrigerator cools to
the correct temperature.
 Expansion and contraction of cooling
coils during and after defrost can cause a
cracking or popping sound.
 On models with an icemaker, after an ice
making cycle, you may hear the ice cubes
dropping into the ice bucket.
 On models with a dispenser, during
water dispense, you may hear the water
lines move at initial dispense and after
dispenser button is released.
 The flow of refrigerant through the cooling
coils may make a gurgling noise like
boiling water.
 Water dropping on the defrost heater
can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing
sound during the defrost cycle.
 A water dripping noise may occur during
the defrost cycle as ice melts from the
evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
 Closing the door may cause a gurgling
sound due to pressure equalization.
Normal
operating
sounds
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more
features and use newer technology.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
WATER SOUNDS
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
 The new high efficiency compressor
may run faster and longer than your old
refrigerator and you may hear a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is
operating.
 You may hear a whooshing sound when
the doors close. This is due to pressure
equalizing within the refrigerator.
 After dispensing ice, a motor will close
the ice chute to keep warn room air from
entering the ice bucket, maintaining ice at
a freezing temperature.
The hum of the motor closing the ice chute is
normal, shortly after dispensing ice.
 You may hear the fans spinning at
high speeds. This happens when the
refrigerator is first plugged in, when the
doors are opened frequently or when
a large amount of food is added to the
refrigerator or freezer compartments. The
fans are helping to maintain the correct
temperatures.
 The fans change speeds in order to
provide optimal cooling and energy
savings.
For additional information on
normal icemaker and dispenser
operating sounds, see the
Automatic Icemaker and Internal
Water Dispenser sections.
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