Understanding the sounds you may hear
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that Water sounds
your old one didn?t. Because the sounds are
new to you, you might be concerned about When the refrigerator stops running, you
them. Don?t be. Most of the new sounds are may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few
normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls minutes after ii stops. You may also hear
and cabinets can make the sounds seem defrost water running into the defrost water
louder. pan.
The following describes the kinds of Ice maker sounds
sounds that might be new to you, and what l trickling water
may be making them. l thud (clatter of ice)
Slight hum, soft hiss
You may hear buzzing (from the water
You may hear the refrigerator?s fan motor valve), trickling water and the clatter of ice
and moving air. dumped into the bin.
Clicking or snapping sounds Running sounds
The thermostat makes a definite click when Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency
the refrigerator stops running. It also makes compressor and motor. It will run longer than
a sound when the refrigerator starts. The oMer designs. It may even seem to run most
defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle of the time.
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 cokler
l Open the door as few times as possible. than they need to be. If ice cream is firm in
Think about what you need before you the freezer and drinks are as cold as your
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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