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Occurrence
Sound and noise
Louder sound levels when
Today's refrigerators have increased
refrigerator is on.
storage capacity and maintain more even
temperatures.
Louder sound levels
Refrigerator operates at higher pressures
when compressor
during the start of the ON cycle.
comes on.
Vibrating or rattling
Floor is uneven or weak. Refrigerator rocks on
noise.
the floor when it is moved slightly.
Refrigerator control is set too cold
Items placed on the top of the refrigerator
are vibrating.
Dishes are vibrating on the shelves in the
refrigerator.
Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets.
Water/Moisture/Ice
inside refrigerator
Moisture collects on
The weather is hot and humid which
the inside walls of the
increases the rate of frost buildup and
refrigerator.
internal sweating.
Door is slightly open.
Door is opened too often or too long.
Water/Moisture/Ice
outside refrigerator
Moisture forms
Weather is humid.
on the outside of
the refrigerator or
between doors.
Door is slightly open,causing cold air from
the inside the refrigerator to meet warm air
from the outside.
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Possible cause
Care and maintenance
Solution
It is normal for sound levels to be
higher.
This is normal. The sound will level o˛
as the refrigerator continues to run.
Be sure floor is level and solid and can
adequately support refrigerator.
See above solution.
Remove items.
It is normal for dishes to vibrate
slightly. Move dishes slightly. Make
sure refrigerator is level and firmly
set on floor. It is normal for the
refrigerator to have a slight lean
backwards.
Move refrigerator so that it does not
touch the wall or refrigerator.
This is normal.
See problem section opening/closing
of doors.
Open the door less often.
This is normal in humid weather.
When humidity is lower, the moisture
should disappear.
This time, close the door completely.
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