FRIGIDAIRE FGHB2866PP - Manual (Page 30)

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.
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NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS
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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.