Haier HF-346KAME Service Manual page 29

If the leveling screws on refrigerator legs have not been adjusted
properly ,vibration and noise will still occur even if the refrigerator has been
placed on a level ground .
2) Abnormal noise from compressor
Three suspended spring inside the compressor case are out of
balance ,and strike against the case ,moreover ,the wear of compressor
parts may cause noise sometimes .
3) Resonance of tubing and loosening of parts
Improper and compact laying of tubes or the loosening of parts may
cause vibration and noise .
4) Inspection method
To find the sources of noise ,press the vibration spot with your hand
while the refrigerator is in operation and listen attentively whether the
vibration becomes weaker or vanishes .If the refrigerator has not been
levelly placed ,put a level meter on its top table and adjust the leveling
screws on its legs .In case noise occurs from the compressor ,strike
different locations on the side surface of its case using a rubber hammer or
hand hammer with a wood block in-between so as to determine whether
the suspended springs are out of balance or being seized .
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