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Product Care
Problem
Cause Solution
The refrigerator
seems noisy
Refrigerator noise has been
reduced over the years.
Due to this reduction, you
may hear intermittent
noises from your new
refrigerator that you did
not notice from your old
model. Listed on the right
are some normal sounds
with explanations.
Buzzing—heard when the
water valve opens to fill the
ice maker
Pulsating—fans/compressor
adjusting to optimize
performance
Hissing/Rattling—flow of
refrigerant, movement of
water lines, or from items
placed on top of the
refrigerator
Sizzling/Gurgling—water
dripping on the heater
during defrost cycle
Popping—contraction/
expansion of inside walls,
especially during initial
cool-down
Water running—may be
heard when water melts
during the defrost cycle
and runs into the drain pan
Creaking/Cracking—occurs
as ice is being ejected from
the ice maker mold.
The doors
will not close
completely
Door blocked open?
Bin or shelf in the way?
Move food packages away
from door.
Push bin or shelf back in
the correct position.
The doors are
difficult to open
Gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact
surfaces with mild soap
and warm water. Rinse and
dry with soft cloth.
Refrigerator Operation
Troubleshooting (cont.)
Explosion Hazard
Use non-flammable cleaners.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
WARNING
WARNING
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