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Using Your Refrigerator

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Sounds you may hear

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 running. The defrost

timer will click when the defrost cycle starts.

Water sounds:

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

compres-

sor and motor. It will run longer than older

designs. It may even seem to run most of the

time.

Energy saving tips

You can help your refrigerator use less electricity.

Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the

cabinet to be sure of a good seal.

Clean the condenser coils regularly.

Open the door as few times as possible. Think

about what you need before you open the door.

Get everything out at one time. Keep food

organized so you won't have to search for what

you want. Close door as soon as food is

removed.

Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don't

overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.

It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator

and freezer to temperatures

colder than they

need to be. If ice cream is firm in the freezer and

drinks are as cold as your family likes them,

that's cold enough.

. Keep the Exterior Moisture Control in the OFF

position unless moisture forms on refrigerator

exterior.

Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat

source such as a range, water heater, furnace,

radiator or in direct sunlight.