Temperature And Moisture - KitchenAid KRFF507HPS Use & Care Manual

PROBLEM
Pulsating/Whirring
Popping
Hissing/Dripping
Vibration
Rattling/Banging
Sizzling
Water running/Gurgling
Buzzing and Clicking
Repetitive Clicking
Creaking/Cracking/Grinding
Clatter

Temperature and Moisture

PROBLEM
Temperature is too warm
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance
during normal compressor operation
Contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during
initial cool-down
Flow of refrigerant, or flow of oil in the compressor
The refrigerator may not be steady
Movement of the water lines against the refrigerator
cabinet, or of items placed on top of the refrigerator
cabinet
Water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle
May be heard when ice melts during the defrost cycle
and water runs into the drain pan
Heard when the water valve opens and closes to
dispense water and/or fill the ice maker.
Dual evaporator valve regulating the cooling operation
May be heard as ice is being ejected from the ice maker
mold
May be heard when the ice falls into the ice storage bin
POSSIBLE CAUSES
The refrigerator has just been
installed.
Cooling is turned off.
The controls are not set correctly
for the surrounding conditions.
The door(s) are opened often or not
closed completely.
A large load of food was recently
added.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SOLUTIONS
This is normal.
This is normal.
This is normal.
Adjust the leveling screws and lower the
leveling foot firmly against the floor. See
"Door Closing and Door Alignment."
Move excess water line away from the
refrigerator cabinet or fasten excess
tubing to the cabinet. See "Connecting the
Water," or remove items from the top of the
refrigerator.
This is normal.
This is normal.
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.
You may hear rapid repetitive clicking
sounds as the unit switches from cooling
one compartment to cooling the other. This
sound is normal.
This is normal.
This is normal.
SOLUTIONS
Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
Turn on cooling. See "Using the Controls."
Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check the
temperature in 24 hours. See "Using the Controls."
Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door
openings and keep doors fully closed.
Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to
normal temperature.
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