Kenmore 596.50019100 manual Clicking, Whirring, Gurgling or boiling, Sound, Normal operation

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Troubleshooting

Today's refrigerators have new features, such as foam insulation, and are more energy efficient than past refrigerators Foam insulation is veq/energy efficient and has excellent insulating capabilities; however, it is

NOISE ),.',,(_ not as sound absorbent as former insulating materials As a result, cedain sounds may be unfamiliar In time, these sounds will become familiar Please refer to this information before calling service

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Freezer centre} (,4) clicks when starling or

NormaI operation

 

stopping compressor.

 

Clicking

Defrost timer or electric damper control (some

 

models) (B) sounds like an electric clock and

 

makes an occasional click or snap

 

Condenser fan (D) makes this noise white

 

operating.

 

Air rushing or

Freezer fan (C) makes this noise while

whirring

operating,

 

 

Freezer fan (C) slows to a stop as the freezer

 

dooris opened,

Gurgling or boiling

Evaporator

(E) and heat exchanger (F)

sound

refrigerant

make this noise when tIowing.

lee cubes from ice maker drop into ice bucket

Thumping'G):

Dispenser ice chute (H} closing.

Compressor {I) makes a pulsating sound while

Normal operation

Norma_ operation

Normal operation

NormaI operation

Normal operation

Normal operation

Normal operation

F

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X

Vibrating noise

Buzzing

running.

Refrigerator is not level

Ice maker water valve (J) hookup buzzes when Ice maker fills with water.

lee maker (K) is in the 'on'position without water connection

See leveling instructions tn "Installing Your Refrigerator"

Normal operation

Stop sound by raising ice maker arm to 'off'position See ice maker section in "Freezer Features" for details.

Humming

Ice auger (L) hums as auger agitates ice during dispensing.

Compressor (I) can make a high pitched hum while operating.

Solenoid valve (M) operating ice chute door

Normal operation

Normal operation

Normal operation

OPERATION _o>"_

Freezer control and

lights are on, but

compressors are not operating.

Environment- controlled drawers are too warm

Refrigerator does

not operate

Refrigerator still won't operate

Electronic controls (some models) read

EO, ES, or ERROR in display,

Temperature of food is too cold

Refrigerator is in defrost mode

Refrigerator with digital temperature controi has just been plugged in

;ontrol settings are too low.

Freezer controls are set too low

Drawer is improperly positioned

Refrigerator is not plugged in.

Dial control in freezer is set to off (some models).

Electronic temperature controls (some models) have been turned off.

-'useis blown, or circuit breaker needs to be reseL

Power outage has occurred

Unit is malfunctioning

Controls have detected functional problems and will attempt lo regulate temperature unlit service is obtained

Condenser coiis are dirty.

_Refffgerator or freezer controls are set too high

Normal operation Wait 40 minutes to see if unit restarts

Normal operation Wait 60 seconds to see if unit starts

See drawer section in "Refrigerator Features" to adjust controls.

See temperature controls section in "lnstafting Your Refrigerator" to adjust your controls.

See drawer section in "Refrigerator Features" to propedy install drawers

Plug in unlt.

See dial temperature controls section in"Installing Your Refrigerator" to adjust your controls,

See hidden electronic control section under =Dispenser Features"

Replace any blown fuses Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary

Cati local power company listing to report outage.

Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another unit If another unit is not

available, place dry Ice in freezer section to preserve food Warranty does not cover food loss. Contact service for assistance.

Contact service for assistance

Clean according to cleaning instructions in "Hints and Care".

See temperature controls section tn "installing Your Refrigerator" to adjust your controls

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