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NOISE
TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Freezer control (A) clicks when starting or Normal operation
stopping compressor
Clicking Defrost timer or electric damper control (some
models) (13)sounds like an electric clock and Normal operation
makes an occasionat click or snap
Normal operation
Air rushing or
whirring
Troubleshooting
Today's refrigerators have new features, such as foam insulation, and are more energy efficient than past
refrigerators. Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has excetlent insutating capabilities; however, it is
)')_ not as sound absorbent as former insulating materials. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamitiar. In time,
-'-- these sounds witl become familiar. Please refer to this information before calling service.
Condenser fan (D) makes this noise while
operating.
Freezer fan (C) makes this noise while
operating.
Freezer fan (C) slows to a stop as the freezer
door is opened
Normal operation
Gurgling or boiling Evaporator (E) and heat exchanger (F)
sound refrigerant make this noise when flowing Normal operation
Thumping
Ice cubes from ice maker drop into ice bucket
(G).
Dispenser ice chute (H) cIosing.
Compressor (I) makes a pulsating sound while
running.
Vibrating noise
Refrigerator is not level.
Ice maker water valve (J) hookup buzzes
Buzzing when ice maker fills with water
Ice maker (K) is in the 'on' position without
water connection
Humming Ice auger (1.) hums as auger agitates ice
during dispensing
Compressor (I) can make a high pitched
hum while operating
Solenoid valve (M) operating ice chute door.
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
See leveling instructions in
"Installing Your Refrigerator".
Normal operation
Stop sound by raising ice
maker arm to 'off' position
See ice maker section in
"Freezer Features" for details.
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
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Freezer control and Refrigerator is in defrost mode Normal operation Wait 40 minutes to see if unit restarts.
lights are on, but
compressors are not Refrigerator with digita} temperature control
operating, has just been plugged in Normal operation Wait 60 seconds to see if unit starts
Control settings are too low. See drawer section in "Refrigerator Features" to adjust controls.
Environment- See temperature controls section in "installing Your Refrigerator" to
controlled drawers Freezer controls are set too low.
adjust your controls.
are too warm
Drawer is improperly positioned. See drawer section in "Refrigerator Features" to properly install drawers.
Refrigerator is not plugged in. Plug in unit.
Dial control in freezer is set to off (some See dial temperature controls section in '1nstalIing Your Refrigerator" to
models) adjust your controls.
Refrigerator does Electronic temperature controls (some See hidden electronic control section under "Dispenser Features".
not operate models) have been turned off.
Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs to be
reset. Reptace any bIown fuses. Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary.
Power outage has occurred Call local power company listing to report outage.
Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another unit. if another unit is not
Refrigerator still Unit is maffunctioning, available, place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food Warranty
won't operate does not cover food loss. Contact service for assistance.
Electronic controls
(some models) read Controls have detected functional problems
and will attempt to regutate temperature until Contact service for assistance
EO, ES, or ERROR service is obtained.
in display.
Temperature of
food is too cold
Condenser coils are dirty
Refrigerator or freezer controls are set too
high.
Clean according to cleaning instructions in "Hints and Care"
See temperature controls section in "installing Your Refrigerator" to
adjust your controls.
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