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62 TROUBLESHOOTING
Noises
Problem Possible Cause Solutions
Clicking
The defrost control will click when the
automatic defrost cycle begins and ends.
The thermostat control (or refrigerator
control on some models) will also click
when cycling on and off.
Normal Operation
Rattling
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of refrigerant, the water line on the back
of the unit, or items stored on top of or
around the refrigerator.
Normal Operation
Refrigerator is not resting solidly on the
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Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need
to be adjusted. See the Leveling and Door
Alignment section.
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Normal Operation
Whooshing
Evaporator fan motor is circulating air
through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
Normal Operation
Air is being forced over the condenser by
the condenser fan.
Normal Operation
Gurgling
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system.
Normal Operation
Popping
Contraction and expansion of the inside
walls due to changes in temperature.
Normal Operation
Sizzling
Water dripping on the defrost heater
during a defrost cycle.
Normal Operation
Vibrating
If the side or back of the refrigerator is
touching a cabinet or wall, some of the
normal vibrations may make an audible
sound.
To eliminate the noise, make sure that the
sides and back cannot vibrate against any
wall or cabinet.
Dripping
Water running into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle.
Normal Operation
Pulsating or high-
pitched sound
Your refrigerator is designed to run
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at the desired temperature. The high
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new refrigerator to run longer than
your old one, but it is still more energy
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refrigerator is running, it is normal to hear
a pulsating or high-pitched sound.
Normal Operation
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