Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator - Manual (Page 9)

November 1996 9 RS1200001
Sound Information
Normal Operating Sounds
This new refrigerator may be replacing a differently
designed, less efficient or smaller refrigerator.
Today’s refrigerators have new features and are more
energy efficient. As a result, certain sounds may be
unfamiliar. These sounds are normal and will soon
become familiar. These sounds also indicate the
refrigerator is operating and performing as designed.
• Freezer and fresh food fan air rushes and whirs.
• Sealed system (evaporator and heat exchanger)
refrigerant flow gurgles, pops or sound like boiling
water.
• Defrost heater sizzles, hisses or pops.
• Condenser fan air rushes and whirs.
• Compressor has a high pitched hum or pulsating
sound.
• Ice cubes from ice maker drop into ice bucket.
• Ice maker water valve hookup buzzes when ice
maker fills with water. This occurs whether or not
refrigerator is connected to water supply. If
refrigerator is not connected to water supply, stop
sound by raising ice maker arm to off position.
• Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has
excellent insulating capabilities. However, foam
insulation is not as sound absorbent as previously
used fiberglass insulation.