Comp. Operation Noise - Kenmore STEP UP Service Manual

9. How to Service

9-8. Comp. Operation Noise

Front cover or door gasket
Remarks
• Compressor sound is somewhat normal because it works like a heart to circulate the refrigerant in the pipes
during the refrigerator operation.
• Rattling or metallic touch sound of motor, piston of comp. can be heard when it starts or stops.
To avoid risk of electrical shock that can cause death or severe personal injury,
WARNING
!
disconnect unit from power before servicing unless tests require power.
Start
Refrigerator is leveled ?
Y
is assembled wrong ?
N
Absorber comp
is distorted or aged ?
N
Sound or Vibration from
Comp shell ?
N
Change the compressor.
N
Level the refrigerator by
adjusting wheels.
☞ Refer to User's Guide
and SVC Manual.
Y
Y
Change the absorber comp.
Y
Attach a restrainer on the comp
head to reduce vibration and
high frequency noise.
Set it right.
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