Manual

Newerrefrigeratorssounddifferentfromolderrefrigerators.Modernrefrigeratorshave morefeaturesand use
newertechnology.
These sounds are normal.
HUMMM... WHOOSH...
• The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a
high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating.
• You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
WHIR!
• You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in, when the
doors are opened frequently, or when a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer compartments.
The fans are helping to maintain the correct temperatures.
CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS, AND CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator
cools to the correct temperature.
• The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes).
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
• On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bin.
WATER SOUNDS
• 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.
• A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
• Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure equalization.
DOOR ALARM
• The door alarm will sound when the refrigerator door is ajar for more than 2 minutes. Initially, the alarm sounds
with 10 consecutive rings, then rings 10 consecutive times every minute.
REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE/REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TOO WARM
Check if... Then...
The power supply cord is unplugged. Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
A household fuse has blown or circuit Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
breaker tripped.
The master power switch is set to O (OFF). Set the master power switch to I (ON).
Temperature controls set too warm. Press the Freezer Temp and/or Fridge Temp buttons
to set the refrigerator to a colder temperature.
Refrigerator is installed in a place exposed to direct Keep the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from
sunlight and/or in the vicinity of a heat source, heating appliances.
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
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