Owner's Manual
45TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem Possible Cause & Solution
Rattling
Whooshing
Gurgling
Popping
Sizzling
Vibrating
Dripping
Pulsating or high-
pitched sound
Rattling noises may come from the ow of refrigerant, the water line on the back of
the unit, or items stored on top of or around the refrigerator.
• Normal Operation
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
Refrigerant owing through the cooling system.
• Normal Operation
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature.
• Normal Operation
Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle.
• Normal Operation
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.
Water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.
• Normal Operation
Your refrigerator is designed to run more eciently to keep your food items at the
desired temperature. The high eciency compressor may cause your new refrigerator
to run longer than your old one, but it is still more energy ecient than previous
models. While the refrigerator is running, it is normal to hear a pulsating or high-
pitched sound.
• Normal Operation
Refrigerator with linear compressor was jarred while running.
• Normal Operation
Refrigerator is not resting solidly on the oor.
• Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted. See the Leveling and Door
Alignment section.