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The Problem Solver
Built-In Refrigerators
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
OR CYCLES ON AND
OFF FREQUENTLY
(Modern refrigerators
with more storage
space end e larger
freezer require
more operating time.
They start and stop
often to maintain
even temperatures.)
OPERATING
SOUNDS
. MGy be in defrost cycle when compressor does not operGte for Gbout
30 minutes.
. TemperGture control set GtOFF.
. If interior light is not on, refrigerGtor mGy not be plugged in Gt
wGIIoutlet.
. Thefuse isblown/circuit breGker is tripped. ReplGcefuse or reset
the breGker.
. The SGbbGthMode Kit mGy be instGIledGnd operGting. Turn off
the SGbbGthMode device.
. NormGI when refrigerGtor isfirst plugged in. WGit 24 hours for
the refrigerGtor to completely cool down.
. The new vGriGblespeed compressor is designed to run for longer
periods of time to optimize efficiency Gnd noise. You mGy notice
the compressor ond/or fGnspeeds GccelerGtebGsedupon door
openings Gnd/or increGsed food loads.
. You mGy hear the fGns spinning Gthigh speeds. This happens when
the refrigerGtor is first plugged in,when the doors Gre opened
frequently or when GIGrgeGmount of food is Gdded to the
refrigerGtor or freezer compGrtments. The fGns Grehelping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
. Door left open or package holding door open.
. If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear the fans
come on in order to cool the light.
. Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
. Temperature controls set at the coldest setting. See Temperature
Controls.
. Thevariable speed compressor changes speeds and sounds
may vary.
. Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through the
fresh food and freezer compartments-another fan cools
the compressor motor.
. Thefans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and
energy savings.
. These NORMALsounds will also be heard from time to time:
- You may hear a whooshing or gurgling sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
- A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice
melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
- The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may 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.
- You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator
is first plugged in or during/after the defrost cycle. This happens as
the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
- Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide optimal cooling
and energy savings.
- The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when
attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes).
- The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound when relays
activate to control refrigerator components.
- Icecubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes
as icemaker refills.
- The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills
with water.
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