Troubleshooting
Today's refrigerators have new features, such as foam insulation, and are more energy efficient than past refrigerators Foam insulation is veq/energy efficient and has excellent insulating capabilities; however, it is
NOISE ),.',,(_ not as sound absorbent as former insulating materials As a result, cedain sounds may be unfamiliar In time, these sounds will become familiar Please refer to this information before calling service
TOPIC | POSSIBI_ | CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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" | Freezer centre} (,4) clicks when starling or | NormaI operation | |
| stopping compressor. |
| |
Clicking | Defrost timer or electric damper control (some | |
| models) (B) sounds like an electric clock and | |
| makes an occasional click or snap | |
| Condenser fan (D) makes this noise white | |
| operating. |
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Air rushing or | Freezer fan (C) makes this noise while | |
whirring | operating, |
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| Freezer fan (C) slows to a stop as the freezer | |
| dooris opened, | |
Gurgling or boiling | Evaporator | (E) and heat exchanger (F) |
sound | refrigerant | make this noise when tIowing. |
lee cubes from ice maker drop into ice bucket
Thumping'G):
Dispenser ice chute (H} closing.
Compressor {I) makes a pulsating sound while
Normal operation
Norma_ operation
Normal operation
NormaI operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
F
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X
Vibrating noise
Buzzing
running.
Refrigerator is not level
Ice maker water valve (J) hookup buzzes when Ice maker fills with water.
lee maker (K) is in the 'on'position without water connection
See leveling instructions tn "Installing Your Refrigerator"
Normal operation
Stop sound by raising ice maker arm to 'off'position See ice maker section in "Freezer Features" for details.
Humming
Ice auger (L) hums as auger agitates ice during dispensing.
Compressor (I) can make a high pitched hum while operating.
Solenoid valve (M) operating ice chute door
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
OPERATION _o>"_
Freezer control and
lights are on, but
compressors are not operating.
Environment- controlled drawers are too warm
Refrigerator does
not operate
Refrigerator still won't operate
Electronic controls (some models) read
EO, ES, or ERROR in display,
Temperature of food is too cold
Refrigerator is in defrost mode
Refrigerator with digital temperature controi has just been plugged in
;ontrol settings are too low.
Freezer controls are set too low
Drawer is improperly positioned
Refrigerator is not plugged in.
Dial control in freezer is set to off (some models).
Electronic temperature controls (some models) have been turned off.
Power outage has occurred
Unit is malfunctioning
Controls have detected functional problems and will attempt lo regulate temperature unlit service is obtained
Condenser coiis are dirty.
_Refffgerator or freezer controls are set too high
Normal operation Wait 40 minutes to see if unit restarts
Normal operation Wait 60 seconds to see if unit starts
See drawer section in "Refrigerator Features" to adjust controls.
See temperature controls section in "lnstafting Your Refrigerator" to adjust your controls.
See drawer section in "Refrigerator Features" to propedy install drawers
Plug in unlt.
See dial temperature controls section in"Installing Your Refrigerator" to adjust your controls,
See hidden electronic control section under =Dispenser Features"
Replace any blown fuses Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary
Cati local power company listing to report outage.
Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another unit If another unit is not
available, place dry Ice in freezer section to preserve food Warranty does not cover food loss. Contact service for assistance.
Contact service for assistance
Clean according to cleaning instructions in "Hints and Care".
See temperature controls section tn "installing Your Refrigerator" to adjust your controls
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