The refrigerator is noisy
Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are listed some normal sounds with an explanation.
■Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker
■Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance
■Rattling - flow of refrigerant, water line, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator
■Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle
■Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during initial
■Water running - may be heard when water melts during the defrost cycle and runs into the drain pan
■Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from the ice maker mold.
There is no audible door open alarm
Has the door been open less than 10 minutes? The door open alarm will only flash when the door has been open for 10 minutes. The audible alarm will sound the first time the door is left open for more than 10 minutes. Subsequent door open alarms will only flash. You must reset the audible alarm each time. See “Using the Control(s).”
The doors will not close completely
■Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.
■Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct position.
The doors are difficult to open
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
■Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets with mild soap and warm water.
The lights do not work
■Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See “Changing the Light Bulbs.”
■Is the refrigerator in Sabbath Mode or Rest Mode? See “Using the Controls.”
■Has the door been open more than 10 minutes? See “Using the Controls.”
Temperature and Moisture
Temperature is too warm
■New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely.
■Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed.
■Large load of food added? Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
■Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions? Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in 24 hours. See “Using the Controls.”
■Refrigerator not cooling? For models with digital controls, turn the refrigerator OFF and then ON to reset. If this does not correct the problem, call for service.
■Air vents blocked? Remove any item from in front of the air vents.
There is interior moisture buildup
NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.
■Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.
■Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed.
Ice and Water
The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice
■Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.
■Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line.
■Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch (depending on model) is in the ON position.
■New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice production.
■Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice.
■Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm? Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
■Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. See “Water Supply Requirements” in either the Installation Instruction booklet or the Use & Care Guide.
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