Normal operating sounds and sights – FRIGIDAIRE FGHS2367KE User Manual

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NOTE

Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is not a sound

insulator.

Understanding the Sounds you may Hear

Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce

unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate

your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces

on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these

sounds more noticeable.
Following is a list of major components in your

refrigerator and the sounds they can cause:
A Evaporator Refrigerant through the evaporator

may create a boiling or gurgling sound.

B Evaporator fan You may hear air being forced

through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan.

C Defrost heater During defrost cycles, water

dripping onto the defrost heater may cause a

hissing or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a

popping sound may occur.

D Automatic ice maker When ice has been

produced, you will hear ice cubes falling into the

ice bin.

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 You may hear air being forced

through the condenser.

G Compressor Modern, high-efficiency compressors

run much faster than in the past. The compressor

may have a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound.

H Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each time it

opens to fill the ice maker.

I Drain pan (not removable) You may hear water

dripping into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.

J Condenser May create minimal sounds from

forced air.

K Motorized damper May produce a light

humming during operation.

L Ice dispensing paddle When dispensing ice, you

will hear a snapping or clicking sound when the

solenoid opens and closes the ice chute.

NOTE

During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow in the back

wall vents of your freezer compartment is normal.

NOrMAL OPErATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS

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