Frigidaire FFHT1514QS Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 10)

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NOTE

Rigidfoaminsulationisveryenergyefcient,

but is not a sound insulator.

Understanding the sounds you

may hear

Yournew,high-efciencyrefrigeratormay

introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds

normally indicate your refrigerator is operating

correctly.Somesurfacesonoors,walls,and

kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more

noticeable.

IMPORTANT

During the automatic defrost cycle, you may

notice a red glow in the vents on the back

wall of your freezer compartment. This is

normal during the defrost cycle.

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. The ice maker will

produce 2.5 to 3 pounds of ice every 24

hours depending on usage conditions.

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-efciency

compressors run much faster than in the

past. The compressor may have a high-

pitched hum or pulsating sound.

H Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each

timeitopenstoll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.

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NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS

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