Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
Trouble Shooting
Today's refrigerators have new features and are more energy efficient. Foam insulation is very energy
efficient and has excellent insulating capabilities, however, foam insulation is not as sound absorbent
NOISE )))_ As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar: In time, these sounds will become familiar Please refer' to
this information before calting service. ................................
TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
I ' , i ' I III IIl'lq III
Clicking Freezer control (A) clicks when starting or Normal operation
stopping compressor.
Defrost timer (B) sounds like an electric Normal operation
clock and snaps in and out of defrost
cycle.
Air rushing or Freezer fan (C) and condenser fan (D) Normal operation
whirring make this noise while operating.
Gurgling or Evaporator (E) and heat exchanger (F) Normal operation
boiling sound refrigerant makes this noise when flowing.
Thumping ice cubes from ice maker (some models) Normal operation
drop into ice bucket (G)_
Vibrating noise Compressor (I-I) makes a pulsating sound Normal operation
while running.
Refrigerator is not level See "Installation
Instructions" for details on
how to level your unit.
Buzzing Ice maker water valve (I) hookup (some Normal operation
models) buzzes when ice maker fills with
water.
Humming Ice maker (J) is in the 'on' positionwithout Stop sound by raising ice
water connection maker arm to 'off' position.
See "Automatic Ice Maker"
section for details,
Compressor (H) can make a high-pitched Norma_operation
hum while operating,
Hissing or Defrost heater (K) hisses, sizzles, or pops Normal operation
popping when operational
On
OPERATION
Freezer control
and fights are on,
but compressor
is not operating.
Crisper drawer
temperature is
too warm
Refrigerator does
not operate
Refrigerator stilt
won't operate
Food temperature
is too cold
Refrigerator is in defrost mode
Drawer control settings are too low.
Freezer controls are set too low,
Drawer is improperly positioned.
Refrigerator is not plugged in.
Freezer control is not on_
Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs
to be reset.
Power outage has occurred
Unit is malfunctioning
Condenser coils are dirty.
Refrigerator or freezer controls are set
too high.
Normal operation, Wait 40 minutes tosee If refrigerator
restarts,
See section on "Refrigerator Features--Humidity-
Controlled Crisper Drawers" to adjust controls.
See "Installation Instructions--How to Adjust the
Temperature Controls" section on how to adjust your
controls.
See section on "Refrigerator Features--Humidity-
Controlled Crisper Drawers" to verify drawer positioning.
Plug in unit.
See section on °Refrigerator Features_Humtdity-
ControIled Crisper Drawers" to adjust controls.
Replace any blown fuses Check circuit breaker and reset if
necessary.
Call local power company listing to report outage.
Unplug refrigerator and transfer feed to another unit If
another unit is not available, place dry ice in freezer section
to preserve food. Warranty does not cover food loss.
Contact service for assistance.
See section on "Hints and Care--How to Clean Your Unit"
for instructions.
See section on =Refrigerator Features--Humidity-
Controlled Cdsper Drawers" to adjust controls.
16
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...