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SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.) |
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Fan runs when room | • | Exterior thermostat has | • | This is normal. |
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Popping or cracking sound | • | Metal parts undergo expansion | • This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as | |
when compressor comes on. |
| and contraction, as in hot water |
| refrigerator continues to run. |
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Bubbling or gurgling sound, | • | Refrigerant (used to cool | • | This is normal. |
like water boiling. |
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Vibrating or rattling noise. | • | Refrigerator is not level. It rocks | • Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps | |
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| slightly. |
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| • | Refrigerator is touching the wall. | • Relevel the refrigerator or move refrigerator slightly. Refer | |
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Snapping Sound. | • | Cold Control turning the | • | This is normal. |
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WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR |
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Moisture forms on inside of | • | Weather is hot and humid. | • | This is normal. |
refrigerator walls. | • | Door may not be seating | • | See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section. |
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| • | Door is kept open too long, or is | • | Open the door less often. |
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WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR |
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Moisture forms on outside of | • | Door may not be seating | • | See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section. |
refrigerator. |
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ODOR IN REFRIGERATOR |
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Odors in refrigerator. | • | Interior needs to be cleaned. | • | Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda. |
| • | Foods with strong odors are in | • | Cover the food tightly. |
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DOOR PROBLEMS |
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Door will not close. | • | Refrigerator is not level. It rocks | • | This condition can force the cabinet out of square and |
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| misalign the door. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps |
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LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON |
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Light bulb is not on. | • | Light bulb is burned out. | • | Follow directions under "Interior Light" in the Refrigerator |
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| • | No electric current is reaching | • | See "REFRIGERATOR OPERATION" Section. |
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