Kenmore kenmore manual Noise, Troubleshooting Guide, Problem, Possible Causes, Solutions

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

NOISE

Problem	Possible Causes	Solutions
Clicking	The defrost control will click when	Normal Operation
	the automatic defrost cycle begins
	and ends. The thermostat control (or
	refrigerator control on some models)
	will also click when cycling on and
	off.
Rattling	Rattling noises may come from the	Normal Operation
	flow of refrigerant, the water line on
	the back of the unit, or items stored
	on top of or around the refrigerator.
	Refrigerator is not resting solidly on	Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be
	the floor.	adjusted. See the Door Alignment section.
	Refrigerator with linear compressor	Normal Operation
	was jarred while running.
Whooshing	Evaporator fan motor is circulating	Normal Operation
	air through the refrigerator and
	freezer compartments.
	Air is being forced over the condenser	Normal Operation
	by the condenser fan.
Gurgling	Refrigerant flowing through the	Normal Operation
	cooling system.
Popping	Contraction and expansion of the	Normal Operation
	inside walls due to changes in
	temperature.
Sizzling	Water dripping on the defrost heater	Normal Operation
	during a defrost cycle.
Vibrating	If the side or back of the refrigerator	To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and
	is touching a cabinet or wall, some of	back cannot vibrate against any wall or cabinet.
	the normal vibrations may make an
	audible sound.
Dripping	Water running into the drain pan	Normal Operation
	during the defrost cycle.
Pulsating or High-	Your refrigerator is designed to run	Normal Operation
Pitched Sound	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, but it is still more
	energy efficient than previous models.
	While the refrigerator is running, it is
	normal to hear a pulsating or high-
	pitched sound.

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