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The Problem
Solver
Bottom
Freezer
Refrigerator
Questions
?
Use this
problem
solver!
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR
* May be in defrost
cycle when
compressor
does not operate
for about
DOES NOT
OPERATE
30 minutes.
• Temperature
control
in the OFF position.
• If interior
light is not on, refrigerator
may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
• The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker
is tripped.
Replace
fuse or reset
the breaker.
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
• Normal
when
refrigerator
is first plugged
in. Wait 24 hours
for the
refrigerator
to completely
cool down.
• The new variable
speed compressor
is designed
to run for longer
periods
of time to optimize
efficiency
and noise. You may notice
the
compressor
and/or
fan speeds
accelerate
based upon
door openings
and/or
increased
food loads.
• You may hear the fans spinning
at high speeds.
This happens
when
the refrigerator
is first plugged
in, when the doors
are opened
frequently
or when a large amount
of food is added
to the
refrigerator
or freezer
compartments.
The fans are helping
to
maintain
the correct
temperatures.
• Door left open
or package
holding
door open.
• If either
door is open
for over 3 minutes,
you may hear the fans
come on in order
to cool the light.
• Hot weather
or frequent
door openings.
This is normal.
• Temperature
controls
set at the coldest setting.
See Temperature Controls.
• Refrigerator
is so quiet, that most of the time you will hear low or no
operating
noise.
• Normal
fan air flow---one
fan blows cold air through
the
fresh food and freezer
compartments--another
fan cools
the compressor
motor.
• The fans change
speeds
in order
to provide
optimal
cooling
and
energy
savings.
• These
NORMAL
sounds
will also be heard
from time to time:
- You may hear a whooshing
or gurgling
sound when
the doors
close. This is due to pressure
equalizing
within
the refrigerator.
- A water dripping
noise may occur during
the defrost
cycle as ice
melts from
the evaporator
and flows into the drain
pan.
- The flow of refrigerant
through
the freezer
cooling
coils may
make a gurgling
noise like boiling
water.
- Water
dropping
on the defrost
heater
can cause a sizzling,
popping
or buzzing
sound
during
the defrost
cycle.
- You may hear cracking
or popping
sounds
when
the refrigerator
is
first plugged
in or during/after
the defrost
cycle. This happens
as
the refrigerator
cools to the correct
temperature.
- Electronic
dampers
click open
and closed
to provide
optimal
cooling
and energy
savings.
- The compressor
may cause a clicking
or chirping
sound when
attempting
to restart
(this could take up to 5 minutes).
- The electronic
control
board
may cause a clicking
sound
when
relays 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 wate_
DOOR
NOT CLOSING
• Package
holding door open.
PROPERLY
* Check
the door gasket; it may be out of position.
• Refrigerator
not level. See Installation
Instructions.
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