LG LS66SXSC Owner's Manual page 109

Symptoms
The appliance is noisy
and generates
abnormal sounds.
Clicking noises
Rattling noises
Whooshing noises
Gurgling noises
Popping noises
Vibrating
Are objects scattered behind the appliance?
• Remove the scattered objects from behind the appliance.
Is there an object on top of the appliance?
• Remove the object on top of the appliance.
The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins
and ends. The thermostat control (or appliance control on some models)
will also click when cycling on and off.
• Normal Operation
Rattling noises may come from the flow of appliance, the water line on
the back of the unit (for plumbed models only), or items stored on top of
or around the appliance.
• Normal Operation
Appliance is not resting evenly on the floor.
• Floor is weak or uneven or levelling legs need to be adjusted. See the Door
Alignment section.
Appliance with linear compressor was moved while operating.
• Normal operation. If the compressor does not stop rattling after three
minutes, turn the power to the appliance off and then on again.
Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the fridge and freezer
compartments.
• Normal Operation
Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.
• Normal Operation
Appliance flowing through the cooling system.
• Normal Operation
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in
temperature.
• Normal Operation
If the side or back of the appliance is touching a cabinet or wall, some of
the normal vibrations may make an audible sound.
• To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and back do not make any
contact with any wall or cabinet.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Cause & Solution
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