Before You Call (continued)
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
SOUND AND NOISE (continued)
Longer sound levels | • Refrigerator operates at higher | • This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as Refrig- | |
when compressor | pressures during the start of the |
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comes on. | ON cycle. |
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Fan runs when room | • Exterior thermostat has acti- | • | This is normal. |
temperature is below | vated the heater or fan. |
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Popping or cracking | • Metal parts undergo expansion | • This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as Refrig- | |
sound when compres- | and contraction, as in hot water |
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sor comes on. | pipes. |
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Boiling or gurgling | • Refrigerant (used to cool | • | This is normal. |
sound, like water boil- | Refrigerator) is circulating |
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Vibrating or rattling | • Refrigerator is not level. It | • Level the unit. Refer to leveling instructions in the | |
noise. | rocks on the floor when it is |
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Snapping sound. | • Cold control turning the Refrig- | • | This is normal. |
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WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on inside of Refrigerator walls.
•Weather is hot and humid.
•Door may not be seating properly.
•Door is kept open too long, or opened too frequently.
•This is normal.
•See “DOOR PROBLEMS” section.
•Open the door less often.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on out- | • | Door may not be seating prop- | • See “DOOR PROBLEMS” section. |
side of 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. |
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DOOR PROBLEMS |
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Door will not close. | • | Refrigerator is not level. It | • This condition may force the cabinet out of square and |
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| rocks on the floor when it is | misalign the door. Refer to “Leveling’ in the “Installation” |
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LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON |
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Light bulb is not on. | • | Light bulb is burnt out. | • Follow instructions under “Interior Light” in the |
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| • No electric current is reaching | • See “Installation” section. | |
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