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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
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
Temperature is too cold in
the refrigerator/ crisper
Temperature is too cold in
the pantry drawers
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
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.
The refrigerator air vent(s) are blocked.
The controls are not set correctly for the
surrounding conditions.
The ice storage bin is not in the correct
position.
The control is not set correctly for the
items stored in drawer.
SOLUTIONS
This is normal.
This is normal.
Adjust the leveling screws and lower the leveling foot
firmly against the floor. See "Refrigerator Leveling,
Door Closing and 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 Control(s)."
Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check the
temperature in 24 hours. See "Using the Control(s)."
Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door
openings and keep doors fully closed.
Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to
normal temperature, or see "Using the Control(s)"
for information about how to speed up the cooling
process (on some models).
If the air vent located in the top, left, rear corner of
the refrigerator compartment is blocked by items
placed directly in front of it, the refrigerator will get too
cold. Move items away from the air vent.
Adjust the controls a setting warmer. Check the
temperature in 24 hours. See "Using the Control(s)."
See "Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin."
Adjust the temperature setting. See "Temperature
Controlled Drawer" in the "Refrigerator Features"
section.
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