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GENERAL
OPERATION
Possible
Causes
and/or
Recommended
Solutions
Refrigerator
seems noisy
The compressor
in your new refrigerator
regulates
temperature
more
efficiently
and uses less energy
than older
models.
During
various
stages
of operation,
you may
hear normal
operating
sounds
that are unfamiliar.
The following
noises are normal:
•
Buzzlng/Clicking
- Heard
when the water
valve
opens and closes to dispense
water
or fill the ice maker.
If the
refrigerator
is connected
to a water
line, this is normal.
If the refrigerator
is not connected
to a water
line, turn
off the ice maker.
•
Cracking/Crashing
- Heard
when
ice is ejected
from
the ice maker
mold.
•
Popping
- Heard
when
the inside
walls
contract/expand,
especially
during
initial
cooldown.
•
Pulsating/Whirring
- Heard
when
the fans/compressor
adjust
to optimize
performance
during
normal
operation.
•
Rattling
- Heard
when
water
passes through
the water
line, or due to the flow
of refrigerant.
Rattling
may also
come
from
items placed
on top of the refrigerator.
•
Water
running
or gurgling
- Heard
when
ice melts during
the defrost
cycle
and water
runs into the drain
pan.
•
Sizzling
- Heard
when
water
drips
onto the heater
during
the defrost
cycle.
Temperature
is too warm
•
New installation
- Following
installation,
allow
24 hours for the refrigerator
and freezer
to cool completely.
NOTE:
Adjusting
the temperature
control(s)
to the coldest
setting
will
not cool either
compartment
(refrigerator
or freezer)
more
quickly.
•
Doors are opened
often
or not closed completely
- This allows
warm
air to enter
the refrigerator.
Minimize
door
openings,
keep the doors
fully
closed,
and make
sure both
doors
are properly
sealed.
•
Air vents are blocked
- Remove
items that
are immediately
in front of the vents.
•
Large
amount
of warm
food
recently
added
- Allow
several
hours for the refrigerator
to return
to its normal
temperature.
•
Controls
are not set correctly
for the surrounding
conditions
- Adjust
the controls
to a colder
setting.
Check
the
temperature
again
in 24 hours.
Temperature
is too cold
Controls
are not set correctly
for the surrounding
conditions
- Adjust
the controls
to a warmer
setting.
Check
the
temperature
again
in 24 hours.
Top refrigerator
shelf is colder
than
lower
shelves
- On some
models,
air from
the freezer
enters
the refrigerator
compartment
through
vents
near the top refrigerator
shelf. As a result, the top shelf can
be slightly
colder
than
lower
shelves.
•
Air vents are blocked
- Remove
items that
are immediately
in front of the vents.
Interior
moisture
buildup
NOTE:
Some
moisture
buildup
is normal.
Clean
with
a soft dry cloth.
•
Room is humid
- A humid
environment
contributes
to moisture
buildup.
Use the refrigerator
only
in an indoor
location,
with
as little
humidity
as possible.
•
Doors are opened often or not closed completely - This allows humid air to enter the refrigerator.
Minimize
door openings, keep the doors fully closed, and make sure both doors are properly sealed.
Interior
lights do not work
•
Doors have
been open
for an extended
period
of time
- Close the doors
to reset the lights.
•
Light bulb
is loose
in the socket
or has burned
out - On models
with
incandescent
or full-size
LED interior
light
bulbs, tighten
or replace
the bulb. See "Lights."
NOTE:
On models
with
mini LED lights,
call for assistance
or service
if the interior
lights do not illuminate
when
either
door is opened.
See either
the front
cover
or the Warranty
for contact
information.
Dispenser
lights do not work
(on some
models)
•
Dispenser
light is turned
off - On some models,
if the dispenser
light is set to OFF, the light will turn on only
when a dispenser
pad/lever
is pressed.
If you want
the dispenser
light to stay on continuously,
select
a different
setting.
See "Water
and Ice Dispensers."
•
Dispenser
light is set to AUTO
or NIGHT
LIGHT
- On some models,
if the dispenser
light is set to AUTO
or
NIGHT
LIGHT,
make
sure the dispenser
light sensor is not blocked.
See "Water
and
Ice Dispensers."
NOTE:
On models
with
mini
LED lights,
call for assistance
or service
if the dispenser
lights do not operate
correctly.
See either
the front
cover
or the Warranty
for contact
information.
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