Care and maintenance
OccurrencePossible causeSolution
Sound and noise
Louder sound |
| Today’s refrigerators have increased | It is normal for sound levels to be higher. |
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Louder sound |
| Refrigerator operates at higher pressures | This is normal. The sound will level off as |
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| during the start of the ON cycle. | the refrigerator continues to run. |
compressor |
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Vibrating or |
| Floor is uneven or weak. | Be sure floor is level and solid and can |
rattling noise. |
| Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is | adequately support refrigerator. |
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| Items placed on the top of the refrigerator | Remove items. |
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| are vibrating. |
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| Dishes are vibrating on the shelves in | It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly. |
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| the refrigerator. | Move dishes slightly. |
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| Make sure refrigerator is level and firmly |
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| set on floor. |
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| Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets. | Move refrigerator so that it does not |
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Water/Moisture |
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Moisture collects |
| The weather is hot and humid which | This is normal. |
on the inside walls |
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of the refrigerator. |
| and internal sweating. |
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| Door is slightly open. | See problem section opening/closing of |
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Door is opened too often or too long.
Open the door less often.
Water/Moisture /Ice outside refrigerator
Moisture forms | Weather is humid. | This is normal in humid weather. | |
on the outside of |
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the refrigerator |
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or between doors. |
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Door is slightly open,causing cold air | This time, close the door completely. | ||
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