Whirlpool 2201959 - Manual (Page 16)

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NDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR
Your new refrigerator may make sounds
that your old one didn’t. Because the
sounds are new to you, you might be con-
cerned about them. Don’t be. Most of the
new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like
the floor, walls, and cabinets can make the
sounds seem louder.
The following describes the kinds of sounds
that might be new to you, and what may be
making them.
Slight hum, soft hiss
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.
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refrigerator so that cold air cannot flow
freely. See the “Ensuring proper air
circulation” section.
• Do not set your refrigerator and freezer at
a colder setting than is needed. Keep the
refrigerator control at the lowest number
setting that keeps milk or juice as cold as
you like and ice cream firm.
• Do not put your refrigerator next to a heat
source, such as a range, water heater,
furnace, radiator, or in direct sunlight.
S
AVING ENERGY
There are ways that you can help your
refrigerator run more efficiently.
• Check the door gaskets for a tight seal.
Leveling the cabinet will ensure a proper
seal.
• Clean the condenser coils regularly. A coil
cleaning brush is available for purchase (Part
number 4210463).
• Open the door as few times as possible.
Water sounds
When the refrigerator stops running, you
may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few
minutes after it stops. You may also hear de-
frost water running into the defrost
water pan.
Running sounds
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency com-
pressor and motor. It will run longer than
older designs. It may even seem to run most
of the time.
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