Care and maintenance
OccurrencePossible causeSolution
Sound and noise
Louder sound | Today’s refrigerators have increased | It is normal for sound levels to be higher. |
levels when | storage capacity and maintain more |
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refrigerator is on. | even temperatures. |
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Louder sound | Refrigerator operates at higher pressures | This is normal. The sound will level off as |
levels when | during the start of the ON cycle. | the refrigerator continues to run. |
compressor |
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comes on. |
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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. |
| moved slightly. |
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| Items placed on the top of the refrigerator | Remove items. |
| are vibrating. |
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| Dishes are vibrating on the shelves in | It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly. |
| 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/Ice inside refrigerator |
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Moisture collects | The weather is hot and humid which | This is normal. |
on the inside walls | increases the rate of frost buildup |
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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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| doors. |
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| Door is opened too often or too long. | Open the door less often. |
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Water/Moisture/Ice outside refrigerator
Moisture forms on the outside of
the refrigerator or between doors.
Weather is humid. | This is normal in humid weather. |
| When humidity is lower, the moisture |
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Door is slightly open,causing cold air | Make sure the door is closed |
from the inside the refrigerator to meet | completely. |
warm air from the outside. |
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