Normal operating sounds, Do you hear what i hear? these sounds are normal – Fagor FQ8965X User Manual

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NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS

Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.

Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.

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�

Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period,

especially when the doors are opened frequently� This

means that the Frost Guard™ feature is working to prevent

freezer burn and improve food preservation� You may hear

a whooshing sound when the doors close� This is due to

pressure equalizing within the refrigerator�

You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the

refrigerator is first plugged in� This happens as the

refrigerator cools to the correct temperature� Electronic

dampers click open and closed to provide optimal cooling

and energy savings� The compressor may cause a clicking or

chirping sound when attempting to restart (this could take

up to 5 minutes)� The electronic control board may cause a

clicking sound when relays activate to control refrigerator

components� Expansion and contraction of cooling coils

during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping

sound� On models with an ice maker, after an ice making

cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice

bucket�

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�

If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear

the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs� The fans

change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and

energy savings�

The flow of refrigerant through the freezer 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�