FRIGIDAIRE Refrigerator - Manual (Page 19)

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UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR
Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar
sounds. Most often, these are ail normal sounds that soon
become familiar to you. They indicate your refrigerator is
operating as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood
floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make sounds more
noticeable. The following list describes some of the most
common sounds you may hear, and what is causing them.
•NOTE:,',Rigid,-foam.insulation 'is very energy efficient,
ybut is not.a sound insulator.' "" ■'
A. Evaporator
The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may
create a boiling or gurgling sound.
B. Evaporator Fan
You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator
by th e e vapo rato r f an.
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.
IMPORTANT:. During the ■autom.ati.c de.frost.cycle, -you .
.■ may .'notice, a red glow, in the vents, on th.e.back.wall.of''''
■'■your'freezer'Cornpartment.lThisi'is normal 'during the-
defrost cycle.,' . . : y; . . : y . . y . . y: . . : : . , ■
D. Automatic Ice Maker
If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice
maker, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin.
E. Cold Control & Automatic Defrost Control
May create minimal mechanical sounds.
F. Condenser Fan
You may hear air being forced through the condenser
by the condenser fan.
G. Compressor
Modern, high-efficiency compressors operate much
faster than older models. The compressor may have a
high-pitched hum or pulsating sound.
H. Water Waive
If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice
maker, you will hear a buzzing sound as the water
valve opens to fill the ice maker during each cycle.
■ .■'.IM.P.ORTAN.T:'Your ice maker is turned On atthe.fac.to.ry'.'''.:
y:'so.'it.ca.n work as,soon asyo.u install.your'.refrigerator.'-'.
To ensure proper function of your ice maker, connect a
water supply immediately or turn the On/Off switch to
the Off (“O”) position.
I. Drain Pan (not removable)
You may hear water running into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle.
J. Condenser
May create minimal sounds from forced air.
K. Motorized Damper
May produce a light humming or clicking during
operation.
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