UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one did not make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them.
The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost
cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also click when cycling on and off.
Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.
Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your old one, and you may hear a pulsating or
You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.
REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE
Check if...
The power supply cord is unplugged. A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped.
The refrigerator control is set to the OFF position.
Refrigerator is in the defrost cycle.
Display shows the word OFF. (Style 1)
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a popping noise.
Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound.
You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.
You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.
Then...
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
If word OFF is in the Freezer and Refrigerator Display, hold COLDER key on refrigerator over 3 sec.
Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
The refrigerator has been put into the store Demo (Demonstration) Mode.
The Demonstration Mode disables the cooling system; only the lamps and display work normally.
To disable press either of the cold _i1 _/buttons for 5 sec.
The control panel lights are blinking secuentially.
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The refrigerator has been put into the store Demo (Demonstration) Mode.
The Demonstration Mode disables the cooling system; only
the lamps and display work normally.
To disable press ULTRA ICE _:_ and Adjust Temp buttons at the same time for 5 seconds.
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