Kenmore 596.50012100 - Manual (Page 25)

NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS
Today’s refrigerators use foam insulation and are more energy efficient than refrigerators of the past- However, foam insulation is
not as sound absorbent as former insulated models, As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar in time, these sounds will
become faraiar Please refer to this information before calling service,
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»• Freezer controi {A) clicks when
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starting or slopping compressor.
Defrost timer or electric damper
control (some models) (B)
sounds like an electric dock
and makes an occasional click
or snap
Normal operation
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Air rushing or whirring > Condenser fan (D) makes this
noise while operating.
Norma! operation
Freezer fan (C) makes this
noise while operating.
Normal operation
Freezer fan (C) slows to a stop
as the freezer door is opened.
Normal operation
Gurgling or boiling
sound
Evaporator (E) and heat
exchanger {F) refrigerant make
this noise when flowing
Normal operation
Thumping (ce cubes from ice maker drop
into ice bucket (G)
Normal operation
Dispenser ice chute (H) closing. > Normal operation
Vibrating noise Compressor {i) makes a
pulsating sound while running.
Normal operation
Refrigerator is not levei. See leveling instructions in Installing Your Refrigerator
Buzzing Ice maker water valve {J)
hookup buzzes when ice maker
fills with water.
Normal operation
Humming Ice maker {K) is in the ‘on’
position without water
connection.
Stop sound by raising ice maker arm to ‘off position. See
Automatic Ice Maker section in your
Use and Care Guide for details.
Ice auger (L) hums as auger
agitates ice during dispensing.
Normal operation
Compressor (I) can make a
high pitched hum while
operating. Normal operation
Solenoid valve (M) operating
ice chute door. Normal operation
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