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The motor seems to run High efficiency compressor and fans Larger, more efficient refrigerators run longer at lower, more
too much energy efficient speeds.
The room or outdoor temperature is It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these
hot. conditions. For optimum performance, place the refrigerator
in an indoor, temperature controlled environment. See
"Location Requirements."
A large amount of warm food has Warm food will cause the refrigerator to run longer until the
been recently added, air cools to the desired temperature.
The door(s) are opened too frequently Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
or for too long. Open the door less often.
The refrigerator door or freezer drawer Make sure the refrigerator is level. See "Door Closing and
is ajar. Door Alignment." Keep food and containers from blocking
the door.
The refrigerator control is set too cold. Adjust the refrigerator control to a less cold setting until the
refrigerator temperature is as desired.
The door or drawer gasket is dirty, Clean or change the gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause
worn, or cracked, the refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
The lights do not work Your refrigerator is equipped with LED If there is power to the refrigerator and the lights do not
lighting which does not need to be illuminate when a door or drawer is opened, call for service
replaced, or assistance.
The dispenser light is set to OFF On some models, the dispenser light will operate only when
a dispenser paddle is pressed. If you want the dispenser light
to stay on continuously, see "Water and Ice Dispensers."
Doors have been open longer than Close the doors and drawer to reset, and open to resume
10 minutes lighted task.
Pantry Temperature The refrigerator is in Cooling Off mode Exit Cooling Off mode. See "Using the Control(s)."
Control not lit/
unresponsive The refrigerator controls' initialization Unplug the refrigerator, wait 5 seconds. Plug in the
process did not complete refrigerator, and wait 30 seconds before opening any of the
successfully, refrigerator doors or touching the control panel.
Noise
To listen to normal refrigerator sounds, go to the Product Help/FAQ section of the brand website and search for "normal sounds."
The refrigerator seems The compressor in your new refrigerator regulates
noisy temperature more efficiently while using less energy, and
Below are listed some normal operates quietly. Due to this reduction in operating noise you
sounds with explanations, may notice unfamiliar noises that are normal.
Sound of the compressor High-efficiency compressor and fans Larger, more efficient refrigerators run
running longer than expected longer at lower, more energy efficient
speeds.
Pulsating/Whirring Fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance during This is normal.
normal compressor operation
Popping Contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during This is normal.
initial cool-down
Hissing/Dripping Flow of refrigerant, or flow of oil in the compressor This is normal.
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