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Today?s refrigerators have new features and are more energy efficient. Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has
NOISE excellent insulating capabilities, however, foam insulation is not as sound absorbent. As a result, certain sounds may be
unfamiliar. In time, these sounds will become familiar. Please refer to this information before calling service.
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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.
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Thumping Ice cubes from ice maker(some models) Normal operation
drop into ice bucket (G).
Dispenser ice chute (H) closing. Normal operation
Vibrating noise Compressor (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 (J) hookup (some Normal operation
models) buzzes when ice maker fills with
water.
Humming Ice maker (K) is in the ?on? position without Stop sound by raising ice
water connection. maker arm to ?off? position.
See Automatic Ice Maker
section in your owner?s
manual for details.
Ice auger (L) (some models) hums as Normal operation
auger agitates ice during dispensing.
Compresser (I) can make a high pitched Normal operation
hum while operating.
Solenoid valve (M) operating ice chute Normal operation
door.
OPERATION
Freezer control Refrigerator is in defrost mode. Normal operation Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator
and lights are on, restarts.
but compressor
is not operating.
Deli/Crisper Control settings are too low. See section on Deli/Crisper system to adjust controls.
system Freezer controls are set too low. See controls section in Owner?s Manual on how to adjust
temperature is
your controls.
too warm
Drawer is improperly positioned. See section on Deli/Crisper system to verify drawer
positioning.
Refrigerator does Refrigerator is not plugged in. Plug in unit.
not operate
Freezer control is not on. See section on controls in your Owner?s Manual.
Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs Replace any blown fuses. Check circuit breaker and reset if
to be reset. necessary.
Power outage has occurred Call local power company listing to report outage.
Refrigerator still Unit is malfunctioning. Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another unit. If
won?t operate another unit is not available, place dry ice in freezer section
to preserve food. Warranty does not cover food loss .
Contact service for assistance.
Fresh food Condenser coils are dirty. Clean according to cleaning instructions in your Owner?s
temperature is Manual.
too cold
Refrigerator or freezer controls are set See controls section in Owner?s Manual on how to adjust
too high. your controls.
Beverage Chiller? (some models) is See section on Temperature-Controlled Beverage Chiller?
improperly positioned. to verify proper positioning. |
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