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				36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units
	PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE
	REFRIGERATOR/		• May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about
	FREEZER DOES NOT		45 minutes.
	OPERATE		• Temperature control in the OFF position.
			• If interior light is not on, refrigerator/freezer may not be plugged in
			at wall outlet.
			• The house fuse is blown/house circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse
			or reset the breaker.
			• The Sabbath Mode Kit may be installed and operating. Turn off
			the Sabbath Mode device.
	MOTOR OPERATES		• Normal when refrigerator/freezer is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours
	FOR LONG PERIODS		or the refrigerator/freezer to completely cool down.
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	OFF FREQUENTLY
	(Modern refrigerators		freezer. This is normal.
			• Door left open or package holding door open.
	and freezers with more
			• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
	storage space and a
	larger freezer require		• Temperature control set at the coldest setting. See Temperature
	more operating time.		Control.
	They start and stop
	often to maintain
	even temperatures.)
	VIBRATION OR RATTLING		• Refrigerator may not be properly installed.
	(Slight vibration
	is normal.)
	THUMPING SOUND		• This is a normal operating sound.
	WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED		• The mechanism that closes the door makes a slight thumping sound as
			it passes over its lever point, at approximately 80 degrees.
			• Closing the door slowly will minimize the sound.
	OPERATING		• The variable speed compressor motor.
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			• The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and
			energy savings.
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			– You may hear a whooshing or gurgling sound when the door closes.
			This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
			– A water dripping sound may occur during the defrost cycle as ice
			melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
			– The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a
			gurgling sound like boiling water.
			– Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, popping or
			buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.
			– You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is
			first plugged in or during/after the defrost cycle. This happens as the
			refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
			– The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when
			attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes).
			– The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound when relays
			activate to control refrigerator components.
			– Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
			icemaker refills.
			– The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with water.

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