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