LG LLD1331BBSL Owner's Manual page 26

Symptoms
Clicking
Rattling
Whooshing
Gurgling
Popping
Vibrating
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Reason
The defrost control will click
when the automatic defrost cycle
begins and ends. The thermostat
control (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.
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.
Air is being forced over the
condenser by the condenser fan.
Refrigerant flowing through the
cooling system
Contraction and expansion of the
inside walls due to changes in
temperature.
If the side or back of the
refrigerator is touching a cabinet
or wall, some of the normal
vibrations may make an audible
sound.
Solution
• Normal Operation
• Normal Operation
• Floor is weak or uneven or leveling
legs need to be adjusted. See the Door
Alignment section.
• 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.