LG GS73SXS Owner's Manual page 52

52 TROUBLESHOOTING
Noises
Problem
The defrost control will click when
the automatic defrost cycle begins
and ends. The thermostat control
Clicking
(or refrigerator control on some
models) will also click when cycling
on and off.
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.
Rattling
Refrigerator is not resting solidly on
the floor.
Refrigerator with linear compressor
was jarred while running.
Evaporator fan motor is circulating
air through the refrigerator and
freezer compartments.
Whooshing
Air is being forced over the
condenser by the condenser fan.
Refrigerant flowing through the
Gurgling
cooling system.
Contraction and expansion of the
Popping inside walls due to changes in
temperature.
Water dripping on the defrost heater
Sizzling
during a defrost cycle.
If the side or back of the refrigerator
is touching a cabinet or wall, some
Vibrating
of the normal vibrations may make
an audible sound.
Water running into the drain pan
Dripping
during the defrost cycle.
Your refrigerator is designed to run
more efficiently to keep your food
items at the desired temperature.
The high efficiency compressor
Pulsating or may cause your new refrigerator
high-pitched to run longer than your old one,
sound but it is still more energy efficient
than previous models. While the
refrigerator is running, it is normal
to hear a pulsating or high-pitched
sound.
Possible Cause Solutions
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be
adjusted. See the Leveling and Door Alignment section.
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and
back cannot vibrate against any wall or cabinet.
Normal Operation
Normal Operation