KitchenAid W10417002A Troubleshooting, Noise, The motor seems to run, too much, noisy, Problem

		TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	SOLUTIONS
The motor seems to run	High efficiency compressor and fans	Larger, more efficient refrigerators run longer at lower, more
too much		energy efficient speeds.
	The room or outdoor temperature is	It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these
	hot.	conditions. For optimum performance, place the refrigerator
		in an indoor, temperature controlled environment. See
		“Location Requirements.”
	A large amount of warm food has	Warm food will cause the refrigerator to run longer until the
	been recently added.	air cools to the desired temperature.
	The door(s) are opened too frequently	Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
	or for too long.	Open the door less often.
	The refrigerator door or freezer drawer	Make sure the refrigerator is level. See “Door Closing and
	is ajar.	Door Alignment.” Keep food and containers from blocking
		the door.
	The refrigerator control is set too cold. Adjust the refrigerator control to a less cold setting until the
		refrigerator temperature is as desired.
	The door or drawer gasket is dirty,	Clean or change the gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause
	worn, or cracked.	the refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
		temperatures.
The lights do not work	Your refrigerator is equipped with LED	If there is power to the refrigerator and the lights do not
	lighting which does not need to be	illuminate when a door or drawer is opened, call for service
	replaced.	or assistance.
	The dispenser light is set to OFF	On some models, the dispenser light will operate only when
		a dispenser paddle is pressed. If you want the dispenser light
		to stay on continuously, see “Water and Ice Dispensers.”

Doors have been open longer than 10 minutes

Close the doors and drawer to reset, and open to resume lighted task.

Noise

To listen to normal refrigerator sounds, go to the Product Help/FAQ section of the brand website and search for “normal sounds.”

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	SOLUTIONS
The refrigerator seems	The compressor in your new refrigerator regulates
noisy	temperature more efficiently while using less energy, and
Below are listed some normal	operates quietly. Due to this reduction in operating noise you
	may notice unfamiliar noises that are normal.
sounds with explanations.
Sound of the compressor	High-efficiency compressor and fans	Larger, more efficient refrigerators run
running longer than expected		longer at lower, more energy efficient
		speeds.
Pulsating/Whirring	Fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance during	This is normal.
	normal compressor operation
Popping	Contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during	This is normal.
	initial cool-down
Hissing/Dripping	Flow of refrigerant, or flow of oil in the compressor	This is normal.
Vibration	The refrigerator may not be steady	Adjust the leveling screws and lower
		the leveling foot firmly against the
		floor. See “Door Closing and Door
		Alignment.”

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