Kenmore 795.7902 Series Use & Care Manual page 36

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
NOISES
Problem
Clicking
Rattling
Whooshing
Gurgling
Popping
Sizzling
Vibrating
Dripping
Pulsating or high-
pitched sound
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. No action needed.
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.
• Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted. See the Door Alignment
section.
Refrigerator with linear compressor was jarred while running. No action needed.
This is normal when the evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the refrigerator and
freezer compartments.
Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan. No action needed.
Refrigerant is flowing through the cooling system. No action needed.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature is part of normal
operation.
It is normal to hear water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle.
If the side or back of the refrigerator is touching a cabinet or wall, some of the normal
vibration may become audible.
• To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and back of the refrigerator are not close
enough to contact a wall or cabinet.
It is normal to hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.
Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired
temperature.
• The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your
old one, but it is still more energy efficient than previous models. While the refrigerator is
running, it is normal to hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.
Possible Cause & Solution
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