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BEFORE YOU CALL
Louder sound levels
whenever refrigerator
is on.
Louder sound levels
when compressor
comes on.
Popping or cracking
sound when
compressor comes on.
Bubbling or gurgling
sound.
Vibrating or rattling
noise.
Moisture forms on
inside refrigerator
walls.
Odors in refrigerator.
Door will not close.
Light bulb is not on.
* Modern refrigerators have
increased storage capacity and
more stable temperatures. They
require heavy duty compressors.
* Refrigerator operates at higher
pressures during the start of the
ON cycle.
* Metal parts undergo expansion and
contraction, as in hot water pipes.
* Refrigerant (used to cool
refrigerator) is circulating
throughout the system.
* Refrigerator is not level. It rocks
on the fl oor when it is moved
slightly.
* Floor is uneven or weak.
* Refrigerator is touching the wall.
* Weather is hot and humid, which
increases internal rate of frost
buildup.
* Door is slightly open.
* Door is kept open too long.
* Interior needs to be cleaned.
* Foods with strong odors are in the
refrigerator.
* Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on
the fl oor when it is moved slightly.
* Floor is uneven or weak.
* The light bulb is burned out.
* No electric current is reaching the
refrigerator.
* Control is in Sabbath mode (Sb is
displayed on control)
* This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low, you
might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as refrigerator
continues to run.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as refrigerator
continues to run.
* This is normal.
* Level the refrigerator. Refer to “LEVELING” section.
* Ensure fl oor can adequately support refrigerator. Level the
refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims under part of the
refrigerator.
* Re-level refrigerator or move refrigerator slightly. Refer to
“LEVELING” in the “FIRST STEPS” section.
* This is normal.
* See “DOOR PROBLEMS”.
* Open the door less often.
* Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.
Replace air fi lter.
* Cover the food tightly.
* This condition can force the cabinet out of square and misalign
the door. Refer to “LEVELING” section.
* Ensure fl oor can adequately support refrigerator. Level the
refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims under part of the
refrigerator.
* Follow directions under “INTERIOR LIGHTING” section.
* See “Refrigerator DOES NOT RUN”.
* Depress TEMP MODE key and CONTROL LOCK key for 3
seconds.
Problem Cause Correction
Sound And Noise
Water / Moisture / Frost Inside Refrigerator
Odor In Refrigerator
Door Problems
Lighting Problems
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