Reversing the door swing
You can change the hinges on your refrig-
erator so the doors open the other way.
Refer to the instruction sheet included with
your refrigerator.
Understanding the sounds you may hear
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that Water sounds
your old one didn?t. Because the sounds are
When the refrigerator stops running, you
new to you, you might be concerned about
may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few
them. Don?t be. Most of the new sounds are
minutes after it stops. You may also hear
normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls
defrost water running into the defrost water
and cabinets can make the sounds seem
pan.
louder.
The following describes the kinds of Running - sounds
sounds that might be new to you, and what
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency
may be making them.
compressor and motor. It will run longer than
Slight hum, soft hiss older designs. It may even seem to run most
of the time.
You may hear the refrigerator?s fan motor
and moving air.
Clicking or snapping sounds
The thermostat makes a definite click when
the refrigerator stops running. It also makes
a sound when the refrigerator starts. The
defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle
starts.
Saving energy
You can help your refrigerator use less l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but
electricity. don?t overcrowd it so air movement is
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level blocked.
the cabinet to be sure of a good seal. l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig-
l Clean the condenser coils regularly. erator and freezer to temperatures colder
than they need to be. If ice cream is firm in
l Open the door as few times as possible.
the freezer and drinks are as cold as your
Think about what you need before you
family likes them, that?s cold enough.
open the door. Get everything out at one
time. Keep food organized so you won?t l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a
have to search for what you want. Close heat source such as a range, water heater,
door as soon as food is removed. furnace, radiator or in direct sunlight.
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