Kenmore 596.50002100 - Manual (Page 25)

KOmUL OPBUIM SOUNDS
Today’s refrigerators use foam insulation and are more energy efficient than refrigerators of the past. However, foam insulation is
not as sound absorbent as former insulated models. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar. In time, these sounds will
become familiar. Please refer to this information before calling service.
TOPIC
Clicking
POSSIBLE CAUSE
3^ Freezer control (A) clicks when
starting or stopping compressor.
> Defrost timer or electric damper
control (some models) (B)
sounds like an electric clock
and makes an occasional click
or snap.
SOLUTION
5^ Normal operation
3^ Normal operation
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Air rushing or whirring 3^ Condenser fan (D) makes this
noise while operating.
3^ Normal operation
3=» Freezer fan (C) makes this
noise while operating.
3^ Normal operation
3=- Freezer fan (C) slows to a stop
as the freezer door is opened.
Normal operation
Gurgling or boiling
sound 3^ Evaporator (E) and heat
exchanger (F) refrigerant make
this noise when flowing.
3^ Normal operation
Thumping 3^ Ice cubes from ice maker drop
into ice bucket (G).
3- Normal operation
3- Dispenser ice chute (H) closing. 5^ Normal operation
Vibrating noise > Compressor (I) makes a
pulsating sound while running.
3^ Normal operation
3^ Refrigerator is not level. 3^ See leveling instructions in Installing Your Refrigerator.
Buzzing 3^ Ice maker water valve (J)
hookup buzzes when ice maker
fills with water.
3> Normal operation
Humming 3^ Ice maker (K) is in the ‘on’
position without water
connection.
3^ Stop sound by raising ice maker arm to ‘off’ position. See
Automatic Ice Maker section in your
Use and Care Guide for details.
3- Ice auger (L) hums as auger
agitates ice during dispensing.
3=- Normal operation
3^ Compressor (I) can make a
high pitched hum while
operating.
3^ Normal operation
3- Solenoid valve (M) operating
ice chute door.
3^ Normal operation
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