Owners manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGLISH
Problem Possible Causes Solutions
Icemaker is 
making too much 
ice.
Icemaker shutoff (arm/sensor) 
is obstructed.
Empty the ice bin. If your icemaker is equipped 
with an ice shutoff arm, make sure that the arm 
moves freely. If your icemaker is equipped with 
the electronic ice shutoff sensor, make sure that 
there is a clear path between the two sensors. 
Reinstall the ice bin and wait 24 hours to confirm 
proper operation.
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, the 
water line on the back of the 
unit, 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 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










