Full Product Manual

30 TROUBLESHOOTING
Noises
Problem Possible Cause Solutions
Clicking
The defrost control will click
when the automatic defrost cycle
begins and ends. The thermostat
control (or refrigerator control
on some models) will also click
when cycling on and off.
• Normal Operation
Rattling
Rattling noises may come from
the flow of refrigerant or items
stored on top of or around the
refrigerator.
• Normal Operation
Refrigerator is not resting solidly
on the floor.
• Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs
need to be adjusted. See the Leveling and
Door Alignment section.
Refrigerator with linear
compressor was jarred while
running.
• Normal Operation
Whooshing
Evaporator fan motor is
circulating air through the
refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
• Normal Operation
Air is being forced over the
condenser by the condenser fan.
• Normal Operation
Gurgling
Refrigerant flowing through the
cooling system.
• Normal Operation
Popping
Contraction and expansion of the
inside walls due to changes in
temperature.
• Normal Operation
Sizzling
Water dripping on the defrost
heater during a defrost cycle.
• Normal Operation
Vibrating
If the side or back of the
refrigerator is touching a cabinet
or wall, some of the normal
vibrations may make an audible
sound.
• To eliminate the noise, make sure that the
sides and back cannot vibrate against any
wall or cabinet.
Dripping
Water running into the drain pan
during the defrost cycle.
• Normal Operation
Pulsating or
high-pitched
sound
Your refrigerator is designed
to run more efficiently to keep
your food items at the desired
temperature. The high efficiency
compressor may cause your new
refrigerator to run longer than
your old one, but it is still more
energy efficient than previous
models. While the refrigerator
is running, it is normal to hear a
pulsating or high-pitched sound.
• Normal Operation