The refrigerator is noisy
Temperature and Moisture
Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this
reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new Temperature is too warm
refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are
listed some normal sounds with an explanation.New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice
makerDoor(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize
closed.
performance
Large load of food added? Allow several hours for
Rattling - flow of refrigerant, water line, or from items placed
refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
on top of the refrigerator
Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during
Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in
defrost cycle
24 hours. See ?Using the Controls.?
Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially
during initial cool-down
There is interior moisture buildup
Water running - may be heard when water melts during the
defrost cycle and runs into the drain panNOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.
Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from the Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.
ice maker mold.
Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
The doors will not close completelyclosed.
Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.
Ice and Water
Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct
position.
The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice
The doors are difficult to openRefrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply
shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water
supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.
Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
WARNING
water flow. Straighten the water source line.
Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch
(depending on model) is in the ON position.
New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation
for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice
production.
Explosion HazardLarge amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for
ice maker to produce more ice.
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm?
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets with mild soap your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure.
and warm water.See ?Water Supply Requirements? in either the Installation
Instruction booklet or the Use & Care Guide.
The lights do not work
The ice cubes are hollow or small
Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See
?Changing the Light Bulbs.?
NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure.
Is the dispenser light set to ON? The dispenser light will Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff
operate only when the levers are pressed. If you want the valve fully open.
dispenser light to stay on continuously, set the dispenser light
Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
to ON, or NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO. See ?Water and Ice
Dispensers.?water flow. Straighten the water source line.
Is the dispenser light set to NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO? If the Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure.
dispenser is set to the NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO mode, be sure
the dispenser light sensor is not blocked. See ?Water and Ice See ?Water Supply Requirements.?
Dispensers.?Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a
licensed, qualified plumber.
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