Kenmore kenmore manual Noise, During a defrost cycle Vibrating

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

NOISE

Problem	Possible Causes	Solutions
Clicking	The defrost control will click when	Normal Operation
	the automatic defrost cycle begins
	and ends. The thermostat control (or
	refrigerator control on some models)
	will also click when cycling on and
	off.
Rattling	Rattling noises may come from the	Normal Operation
	flow of refrigerant, the water line on
	the back of the unit, or items stored
	on top of or around the refrigerator.
	Refrigerator is not resting solidly on	Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be
	the floor.	adjusted. See the Door Alignment section.
	Refrigerator with linear compressor	Normal Operation
	was jarred while running.

Whooshing	Evaporator fan motor is circulating	Normal Operation
	air through the refrigerator and
	freezer compartments.
	Air is being forced over the condenser	Normal Operation
	by the condenser fan.
Gurgling	Refrigerant flowing through the	Normal Operation
	cooling system.
Popping	Contraction and expansion of the	Normal Operation
	inside walls due to changes in
	temperature.
Sizzling	Water dripping on the defrost heater	Normal Operation
	during a defrost cycle.
Vibrating	If the side or back of the refrigerator	To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and
	is touching a cabinet or wall, some of	back cannot vibrate against any wall or cabinet.
	the normal vibrations may make an
	audible sound.
Dripping	Water running into the drain pan	Normal Operation
	during the defrost cycle.
Pulsating or High-	Your refrigerator is designed to run	Normal Operation
Pitched Sound	more efficiently to keep your food
	items at the desired temperature. The
	high efficiency compressor may cause
	your new refrigerator to run longer
	than your old one, but it is still more
	energy efficient than previous models.
	While the refrigerator is running, it is
	normal to hear a pulsating or high-
	pitched sound.

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Contents Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Table of Contents Warranty Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remediesProtection Agreements Fast help by phone we call it Rapid ResolutionSears Installation Service Product RecordImportant Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this applianceBefore YOU Throw Away Your OLD Refrigerator Or Freezer Take off the doorsTo Connect Electricity CFC/HCFC DisposalElectrical & Grounding Requirements Recommended Grounding MethodParts and Features Fixed Door Bins Water Tank CoverRefrigerator Installation Unpacking Your RefrigeratorPrior to USE Base Grille InstallationInstallation To remove the base grilleAllen Wrench HOW to Remove Refrigerator Door HandleRemoving Refrigerator Handle Replacing Refrigerator Door HandleRemoving Freezer Drawer Handle HOW to Remove Freezer Door HandleHOW to Replace Freezer Door Handle Replacing Freezer Drawer HandleRemoving and Replacing Refrigerator Doors To remove the left refrigerator doorTo remove the right refrigerator door ⅝ in mm Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Left DoorLower the door onto middle hinge pin Right DoorHOW to Remove the Freezer Drawer HOW to Replace the Freezer Drawer Leveling and Door Alignment LevelingDoor Alignment Using Your Refrigerator Setting the ControlsAirflow Demo Mode For Store Use Only Door AlarmTemperature Mode Switch Function F -C Articulating MullionIN-DOOR ICE BIN Icemaker Power Switch Ice-detecting Sensor Automatic IcemakerPersonal Injury Hazard Normal Sounds YOU MAY Hear When YOU should SET the Icemaker Power Switch to OFF OAutomatic Icemaker OFF OFood Storage Guide Storing Frozen FoodRefrigerator Section Water DispenserWater Tray Humidity Controlled Crisper Adjusting Shelves CantileverRefrigerator Shelves Removing the glassDairy BIN Freezer SectionDoor BIN DurabaseRemove the old water filter Water FilterWater Filter Replace with a new water filterPerformance Data Sheet Based on the use of Cryptosporidium parvum oocystsWater Supply Potable Water Water Treatment Device Certificate Number Exterior Care and CleaningGeneral Cleaning Tips Door Liners and GasketsWhen YOU GO on Vacation Light Bulb ReplacementPower Interruptions When YOU MoveWater Pressure Connecting the Water LineBefore YOU Begin What YOU will NeedDrill the Hole for the Valve Shut OFF the Main Water SupplyChoose the Valve Location Fasten the Shutoff ValveTurn the Water on AT the Shutoff Valve Flush OUT the TubingConnect the Tubing to Refrigerator Plug in the RefrigeratorTroubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Causes SolutionsCooling Using Your Refrigerator section Troubleshooting sectionCOOLING/ICE & Water Plumber Low house water supply pressure Fragment buildup Dispenser display is lockedICE & Water Icemaker was recently installed Water filter may need to be installed to eliminateOdor As sulfur Taste and odor problems See the Care and Cleaning section for moreBack cannot vibrate against any wall or cabinet NoiseDuring a defrost cycle Vibrating Normal to hear a pulsating or high Pitched soundReplacement section Get it fixed, at your home or ours LE-FOYERMC