Sound And Noise

Louder sound levels	* Modern refrigerators have	* This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low, you
whenever refrigerator	increased storage capacity and	might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior.
is on.	more stable temperatures. They
	require heavy duty compressors.

Louder sound levels	* Refrigerator operates at higher
when compressor	pressures during the start of the
comes on.	ON cycle.

*This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as refrigerator continues to run.

Popping or cracking *	Metal parts undergo expansion and *		This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as refrigerator
sound when	contraction, as in hot water pipes.		continues to run.
compressor comes on. *	Refrigerant (used to cool	*	This is normal.
Bubbling or gurgling	refrigerator) is circulating
sound.	throughout the system.

* Refrigerator is not level. It rocks	* Level the refrigerator. Refer to “LEVELING” section.
on the ﬂoor when it is moved
slightly.

* Floor is uneven or weak.	* Ensure ﬂoor can adequately support refrigerator. Level the
	refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims under part of the
	refrigerator.

*Refrigerator is touching the wall. * Re-level refrigerator or move refrigerator slightly. Refer to “LEVELING” in the “FIRST STEPS” section.

*Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost buildup.

*Door is slightly open.

*Door is kept open too long.

*This is normal.

*See “DOOR PROBLEMS”.

*Open the door less often.

Odors in refrigerator. * Interior needs to be cleaned.

*Foods with strong odors are in the refrigerator.

*Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda. Replace air ﬁlter.

*Cover the food tightly.

Door will not close.	*	Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on *		This condition can force the cabinet out of square and misalign
		the ﬂoor when it is moved slightly.		the door. Refer to “LEVELING” section.
	*	Floor is uneven or weak.	*	Ensure ﬂoor can adequately support refrigerator. Level the
				refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims under part of the
				refrigerator.

Light bulb is not on. * The light bulb is burned out.

*No electric current is reaching the refrigerator.

*Control is in Sabbath mode (Sb is displayed on control)

*Follow directions under “INTERIOR LIGHTING” section.

*See “Refrigerator DOES NOT RUN”.

*Depress TEMP MODE key and CONTROL LOCK key for 3 seconds.