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compressor may run
faster and longer than
your old refrigerator and
you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound
while it is operating.
You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
Normal operating sounds.
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and use newer technology.
You may hear the fans spinning at high
speeds.
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plugged in, when the doors are opened
frequently or when
a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer
compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the correct
temperatures.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
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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).
Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after
defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you
may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.
WATER SOUNDS
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make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,
popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.
A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice
melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure
equalization.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
For additional information on normal icemaker
operating sounds, see the About the automatic
icemaker section.
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WHOOSH...
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not
operate
Refrigerator in defrost cycle. Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
Temperature control dial in OFF
position.
Move the temperature control dial to a temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Vibration or rattling (slight
vibration is normal)
Roller screws or leveling legs need
adjusting.
See Rollers and Leveling Legs.
Fresh food or freezer
compartment too warm
Temperature control dial not set cold
enough.
See About the temperature control dial.
Warm weather or frequent door
openings.
Set the temperature control dial one step colder. See About
the temperature control dial.
Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.
Package blocking air duct in freezer
compartment.
Check to see if package is blocking air duct in freezer
compartment.
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
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