Removing the base grille, Slight hum, soft hiss, Clicking or snapping sounds – Whirlpool 8ET18DK User Manual

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Removing the base grille

To remove the grille:

1. Open refrigerator door.

2. Pull base grille forward to release the

support tabs from the metal clips.

3. Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened

behind the grille.

To replace the grille:

1. Line up grille support tabs with metal

clips.

2. Push firmly to snap into place.

3. Close refrigerator door.

See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and
condenser coils on page 18.

Condenser coils

Understanding the sounds you may hear

Water sounds

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that
your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are

new to you, you might be concerned 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.

When the refrigerator stops running, you
may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few
minutes after it stops. You may also hear
defrost water running into the defrost
water pan.

Running sounds

Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency
compressor and motor. It will run longer than
older designs. It may even seem to run most
of the time.

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