Energy TipsNormal Operating Sounds
This refrigerator is designed to be one of the mostThis new refrigerator may be replacing a differently
energy efficient refrigerators available. Reduce energydesigned, less efficient or smaller refrigerator. Today?s
use by observing the following.refrigerators have new features and are more energy
? Operate in normal household temperatures of 55° toefficient. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar.
110°F (13° to 43°C) away from heat sources andThese sounds are normal and will soon become familiar.
direct sunlight.These sounds also indicate refrigerator is operating and
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? Set refrigerator, freezer, and Chiller Fresh systemperforming as designed.
controls no colder than necessary.
1. Freezer control clicks when starting or stopping
? Keep freezer section full.compressor.
? Keep door gaskets clean and pliable. Replace gaskets
2. Freezer fan air rushes and whirs.
if worn.
3. Sealed system (evaporator and heat exchanger)
? Keep condenser coils clean.refrigerant flow gurgles, pops or sounds like boiling
water.
4. Defrost heater sizzles, hisses or pops.
Vacation Tips
5. Defrost timer sounds like an electric clock and
Complete the following steps for short vacations.snaps in and out of defrost cycle.
1. Remove perishable foods. Warranty does not6. Condenser fan air rushes and whirs.
cover food loss. Check warranty certificate for7. Compressor has a high pitched hum or pulsating
specific coverage.sound.
2. If an ice maker is installed, move ice maker arm to8. Ice cubes from ice maker (some models) drop into
off position.ice bucket.
Complete the following steps for long vacations.9. Ice maker water valve hookup (some models)
buzzes when ice maker fills with water. This occurs
1. Empty refrigerator and freezer sections.
whether or not refrigerator is connected to water
2. Unplug refrigerator.
supply. If refrigerator is not connected to water
3. Clean refrigerator and door gaskets according to
supply, stop sound by raising ice maker arm to off
?General? instructions in ?Care and Cleaning?
position.
section.
10. Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has
4. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside.
excellent insulating capabilities. However, foam
5. If an ice maker is installed, turn water supply to
insulation is not as sound absorbent as
refrigerator off and move ice maker arm to off
previously used fiberglass insulation.
position.
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