BEFORE YOU CALL
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.)
Popping or cracking sound | • | Metal parts undergo expansion | • This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as | |
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| 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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| on the floor when it is moved |
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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 refrigerator walls.
•Weather is hot and humid.
•Door may not be sealing properly.
•Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently.
•This is normal.
•See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
•Open the door less often.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator.
•Door may not be sealing properly, causing the cold air from inside the refrigerator to meet warm moist air from outside.
• See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
ODOR IN REFRIGERATOR
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.
•Cover the food tightly.
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will not close.
•Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly.
•This condition can force the cabinet out of square and misalign the door. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps Section.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Light bulb is not on.
•Light bulb is burned out.
•No electric current is reaching the refrigerator.
•Follow directions under "Interior Light"or "Mid Level Light" in the Refrigerator Features Section.
•See "REFRIGERATOR OPERATION" Section.
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