Troubleshooting.
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Sound and noise: |
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Louder sound levels | Today’s refrigeration appliances | It is normal for some sound to be heard. |
when refrigerator is | have larger storage capacity and |
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on. | work to maintain more even |
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| temperatures. |
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Louder sound levels | The appliance will work harder to | This is normal, the sound will level off |
when the | reach selected temperatures | when selected temperature have been |
compressor comes | when first switched ‘ON’. | reached. |
on. |
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Vibrating or rattling | Floor is uneven. | Ensure the floor is level and solid. |
noise. | Appliance rocks when touched. | Check ‘Installation’ section for Height |
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| Adjustment information. |
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| Items placed on top off | Remove items. |
| refrigerator are vibrating. |
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| Dishes are vibrating on the | Ensure appliance is level. |
| shelves in the refrigerator. | Move dishes slightly and ensure nothing |
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| touches the interior back wall. |
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| Appliance is touching wall or | Appliance needs to be relocated so that it |
| cabinets. | stands clear. |
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Sound of ice | Appliance is touching wall or | This is normally made when ice is made |
dropping. | cabinets. | and dropped into the ice storage bin. |
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Water/moisture/ice |
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inside refrigerator: |
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Moisture collects on | The weather is hot and humid | This is normal. |
the inside walls of | which increases the rate of frost |
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the refrigerator. | build up and internal moisture. |
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| Door is slightly open. | See problem section:‘Opening/Closing of |
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| Doors’. |
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| Door is opened too often and for | Open the door less often |
| too long. |
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Moisture forms on | Weather is humid. | This is normal in humid weather. |
the outside of the |
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refrigerator or | Door slightly open. | Ensure door/s are closed properly. |
between the doors. |
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Odours in |
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refrigerator: |
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| Interior needs to be cleaned. | Clean the interior, see ‘Care & Cleaning’ |
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| Food with strong odour is stored | Ensure stored items are covered |
| in the refrigerator. | completely. |
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| Some containers and wrapping | Use a different container or brand of |
| materials contain odours. | wrapping material. |
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