The Problem Solver
36" All-Refrigerotor and All-Freezer Units
Questions?Use thisproblemsolver!PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR/
FREEZER DOES NOT
OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
OR CYCLES ON AND
OFF FREQUENTLY
(Modern refrigerators
and freezers with more
storage space and a
larger freezer require
more operating time.
Theg start and stop
often to maintain
even temperatures.)
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
(Slight vibration
is normal.)
OPERATING
SOUNDS
•Playbe in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about
45 minutes.
•Temperature control in the OFF position.
• If interior light is not on, refrigerator/freezer may not be plugged in
at wall outlet.
• The house fuse is blown/house circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse
or reset the breaker.
• TheSabbath Mode Kit may be installed and operating. Turn off
the Sabbath Mode device.
• Normal when refrigerator/freezer isfirst plugged in.Wait 24 hours
or the refrigerator/freezer to completely cool down.
• Often occurs when large amounts offood are placed in refrigerator/
freezer.This isnormal.
• Door leftopen or package holding door open.
• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
• Temperature control setat the coldest setting. See Temperature
Control.
• Refrigerator may not be properly installed.
• Thevariable speed compressor motor.
• Normal fan air flow-multiple fans blow cold air through the fresh food
and freezer compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor.
• The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and
energy savings.
• These NORMALsounds will also beheard from time to time:
- You may hear a whooshing or gurgling sound when the door closes.
Thisis due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
- A water dripping sound may occur during the defrost cycle as ice
melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
- The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a
gurgling sound like boiling water.
- Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, popping or
buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.
- You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is
first plugged in or during/after the defrost cycle. This happens as the
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
- The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when
attempting to restart (this could take upto 5 minutes).
- The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound when relays
activate to control refrigerator components.
- Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.
- The icemaker water valve will buzzwhen the icemaker fills withwater.
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