FRIGIDAIRE FGUB2642LF - Manual (Page 30)

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NOTE
Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is
not a sound insulator.
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NOTE
During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow
in the back wall vents of your freezer
compartment is normal.
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.
The 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. 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 You may hear air
being forced through the condenser.
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 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.
L. Ice dispensing paddle When
dispensing ice, you will hear a
snapping, clicking, or popping sound
when the solenoid opens and closes
the ice chute.
M. Motorized damper May produce a
light humming during operation.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS