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Builtqn Refrigerators
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLECAUSE
o
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
OR CYCLES ON AND
OFF FREQUENTLY
(Modern
refrigerators
with more storage
space and a larger
freezer require
more operating
time.
They start
and stop
often to maintain
even temperatures.}
OPERATING
SOUNDS
P1agbe in defrost cgde when compressor does not operate for about
50 minutes.
o Temperature
control set at OFF.
o If interior
light is not on, refrigerator
mag not be plugged
in at
wall outlet,
o The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped,
Replace fuse or reset
the breaker,
o Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for
the refrigerator to completelg cool down.
o The new variable speed compressor is designed to run for longer
periods of time to optimize efficiencg and noise. You mag notice
the compressor and/or fan speeds accelerate based upon door
openings and/or increased food loads.
o You mag hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens when
the refrigerator is first plugged in, when the doors are opened
frequentlg or when a large amount of food is added to the
refrigerator or freezer compartments. The fans are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
o Door left open or package holding door open.
o If either door is open for over 3 minutes, gou mag hear the fans
come on in order to cool the light.
o Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
o Temperature controls set at the coldest setting. See Temperature
Controls.
o Refrigerator is so quiet, that most of the time gou will hear low or no
operating noise.
o Normal fan air flow--one fan blows cold air through the
fresh food and freezer compartments-another
fan cools
the compressor motor.
o The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and
energg savings.
o These NORMALsounds will also be heard from time to time:
- You mag hear a whooshing or gurgling sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
- A water dripping noise mag occur during the defrost cgde as ice
melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
- The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils mag make
a gurgling noise like boiling water.
- Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, popping
or buzzing sound during the defrost cgde.
- You mag hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator
is first plugged in or during/after the defrost cgcle. This happens as
the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
- Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide optimal cooling
and energg savings.
- The compressor mag cause a clicking or chirping sound when
attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes).
- The electronic control board mag cause a clicking sound when
relags activate to control refrigerator components.
- Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes
as icemaker refills.
- The icemaker
water valve will buzz when the icemaker
fills
with water.
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