Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
Normal operating sounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
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n The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer |
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than your old refrigerator and you may hear a | n | You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens | |||||||
or pulsating sound while it is operating. |
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n You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This is |
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due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. |
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n You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator |
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is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator cools to the | n | The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may | |||||||
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n The freezer control will click when starting or stopping the |
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n | Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, | ||||||||
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| popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle. | ||||||||
n Defrost timer snapping in and out of the defrost cycle. |
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n | A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice | ||||||||
n Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after | |||||||||
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defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound. |
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n | Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure | ||||||||
n On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you may | |||||||||
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n On models with a dispenser, during water dispense, you |
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may hear the water lines move at initial dispense and after |
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dispenser button is released. |
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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
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| Possible Causes | What To Do |
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| Refrigerator does not |
| Refrigerator in defrost cycle. | • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end. |
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| Control in 0 (off) position. | • Move the control to a temperature setting. |
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| Refrigerator is unplugged. | • Push the plug completely into the outlet. |
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| The fuse is blown/circuit | • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. |
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| breaker is tripped. |
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| Vibration or rattling |
| Leveling legs need adjusting. | • See Level the Refrigerator. |
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