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Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFRIGERATOR

• May be in defrost cycle when compressor does not operate for about

 

 

DOES NOT OPERATE

30 minutes.

 

 

 

• Temperature control in the OFF position.

 

 

 

• If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.

 

 

 

• The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset

 

 

 

the breaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOTOR OPERATES

• Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for the

 

 

FOR LONG PERIODS

refrigerator to completely cool down.

 

 

OR CYCLES ON AND

• The new variable speed compressor is designed to run for longer

 

 

OFF FREQUENTLY

periods of time to optimize efficiency and noise. You may notice the

 

 

 

compressor and/or fan speeds accelerate based upon door openings

 

 

(Modern refrigerators

and/or increased food loads.

 

 

with more storage

• You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens when

 

 

space and a larger

the refrigerator is first plugged in, when the doors are opened frequently

 

 

freezer require

or when a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer

 

 

compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the correct temperatures.

 

 

more operating time.

 

 

• Door left open or package holding door open.

 

 

They start and stop

 

 

• If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear the fans

 

 

often to maintain

 

 

come on in order to cool the light.

 

 

even temperatures.)

 

 

• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Temperature controls set at the coldest setting. See Temperature Controls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THUMPING SOUND

• This is a normal operating sound.

 

 

WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED

• The mechanism that closes the door makes a slight thumping sound as

 

 

 

it passes over its lever point, at approximately 80 degrees.

 

 

 

• Closing the door slowly will minimize the sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING

• Refrigerator is so quiet, that most of the time you will hear low or no

 

 

SOUNDS

operating noise.

 

 

 

• Normal fan air flow—one fan blows 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 NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:

 

 

 

– You may hear a whooshing or gurgling sound when the doors close.

 

 

 

This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.

 

 

 

– A water dripping noise 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 noise 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.

 

 

 

– Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide optimal cooling

 

 

 

and energy savings.

 

 

 

– The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when

 

 

 

attempting to restart (this could take up to 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 buzz when the icemaker fills

 

 

 

with water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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