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Normal operating sounds.
Depending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen,
you may want to place a piece of rubber backed carpet under
the refrigerator to reduce noise.
you may want to place a piece of rubber backed carpet under
the refrigerator to reduce noise.
Evaporator Fan. You may hear air being forced through the cabinet
by the fan.
by the fan.
Evaporator. The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a
boiling or gurgling sound.
boiling or gurgling sound.
Defrost Heater. During defrost cycles, water dripping onto the heater may
cause a hissing or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a popping sound may
occur and the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound.
cause a hissing or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a popping sound may
occur and the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound.
Cold Control & Defrost Timer. These parts can produce a snapping sound
when turning the refrigerator on or off. The timer also produces a sound
similar to an electric clock.
when turning the refrigerator on or off. The timer also produces a sound
similar to an electric clock.
Water Pan. Water may be heard running into the drain pan during the
defrost cycle.
defrost cycle.
Compressor. Modern, high efficiency compressors operate much faster
than older models. The compressor may have a high pitched hum or
pulsating sound.
than older models. The compressor may have a high pitched hum or
pulsating sound.
Condenser Fan. You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the fan.
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Refrigerator does not
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
• Wait about 45 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
Control in OFF position.
• Move the control to a temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling
Rollers need adjusting.
• See Preparing to Install the Refrigerator.
(slight vibration
is normal)
is normal)
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