Normal Operating Sounds And Sights - Frigidaire Gallery Series Use & Care Manual

NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS

Understanding the sounds
coming from the refrigerator
High-efficiency refrigerators may introduce
unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally
indicate the refrigerator is operating correctly.
Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen
cabinets may make these sounds more
noticeable.
The following is a list of major components
in the refrigerator and the sounds they can
cause:
A Evaporators Refrigerant through the
evaporators may create a boiling or
gurgling sound.
B Evaporator fans Sounds of air being
forced through the refrigerator by the
evaporator fans may be heard.
C Defrost heaters During defrost cycles,
water dripping onto the defrost heaters
may cause a hissing or sizzling sound.
After defrosting, a popping sound may
occur.
D Automatic ice maker When ice has
been produced, sounds of ice cubes falling
into the ice bin may be heard. Ice maker
fan, water valve activation, and refrigerant
gas fluid may create sounds from its
operation.
E Electronic control & automatic
defrost control These parts can produce
a snapping or clicking sound when turning
the cooling system on and off.
F Condenser fan Sounds of air being
forced through the condenser may be
heard.
G Compressor Modern, high-efficiency
compressors run much faster than older
models. The compressor may have a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound.
H Water valves Make a buzzing sound
each time they open to fill the ice maker.
I Drain pan (not removable) Sounds of
water dripping into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle may be heard.
J Condenser May create minimal sounds
from forced air.
K Motorized damper May produce a light
humming during operation.
L Ice dispenser When dispensing ice, a
snapping, clicking, or popping sound may
be heard.
NOTE
Energy efficient foam in the refrigerator is
not a sound insulator.
NOTE
During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow in
the back wall vents of the freezer compart-
ment is normal.
Features vary by model
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