Monogram ZIFS360NXRH Manual

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The Problem Solver

• May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 

45 minutes.

• Temperature control in the OFF position.

• If interior light is not on, refrigerator/freezer may not be plugged in 

at wall outlet.

• The house fuse is blown/house circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse 

or reset the breaker.

• The Sabbath Mode Kit may be installed and operating. Turn off 

the Sabbath Mode device.

• Normal when refrigerator/freezer is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours

or the refrigerator/freezer to completely cool down.

• Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator/

freezer. This is normal.

• Door left open or package holding door open.

• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.

• Temperature control set at the coldest setting. See Temperature 

Control.

• Refrigerator may not be properly installed.

• The variable speed compressor motor.

• Normal fan air flow—multiple fans blow cold air through the fresh food

and freezer compartments—another fan cools the compressor motor.

• The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and 

energy savings.

• These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:

– You may hear a whooshing or gurgling sound when the door closes.

This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.

–  A water dripping sound may occur during the defrost cycle as ice

melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.

–  The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a

gurgling sound like boiling water.

–  Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, popping or

buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.

–  You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is

first plugged in or during/after the defrost cycle. This happens as the
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

–  The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when

attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes).

–  The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound when relays

activate to control refrigerator components.

–  Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as

icemaker refills.

–  The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with water.