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Normal operatingsounds.
Newer refrigerators
sound different from older refrigerators.
Modem
refrigerators
have more features and use newer
technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal
HUMMM...
--WHOOSH...
Tile ne_ high el'ticienQ' compressor may run fi_ster and longer
fllan your old refligerator
and you ma} hear a high-pitched
hmn or pulsating sotlnd while it is operating.
You mW hear a \d/ooshing
sound \_hen the dools close. This is
due to press!/l_ equalizing within the refl-lgemtor
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS
and SNAPS
You may hear cracking or popping sounds \d_en fl_e
reti'igenm)r is fil_t plugged ill. This happens as file refl'igemtor
cools to tile correct temperature.
The tk'eezer control will click \dmn starting or stopping the
compressol:
Defl'ost timer snapping in and out of the defl'ost c_cle.
N Expansion and contraction
of cooling coils during and after
defl'ost can catise a chinking or popping sound.
On models with all icemakel; after an icemaking wcle, you
mW hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.
On models with a dispenser, during _ter
dispense, }_u
may hear the water lines mo_e at initial dispense and after
dispenser button is released.
:
Y)u may hear fl_e rims spinning at high speeds. This happens
\_hen the reti-lgerator is fil_t plugged ill, \_hen the dool_ are
opened fl'equenfly or \dmn a large mnount of toed is added to
the reti'igerator
or ti'eezer compartments.
The tiros are helping
to maii_tain tile con'ect temperatures.
Tile rims change speeds ill order to provide optimal cooling
and energy" savings.
WATERSOUNDS
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The flo_ of l>fl'igerant fl_rough tile ti'eezer cooling coils may
make a gurgling noise Hikeboiling water
Wamr dropping
on tile deti'ost heater can cause a sizzling,
popping or buzzing sound during the det_'ost c}cle.
,
A _lmr dripping noise may occur during the defl'ost cycle as
ice melts t/'Ol-l-i t ile evaporator and flo_:s into tile dnlin pail
Closing tile door mat cause a g-urgling sound due to pl_ssure
equalizatkm.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Refrigerator does not
operate
Vibrationor rattling
(slight vibration
is normal)
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Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
What To Do
• _'%fit about
30 minutes
fin deftest
cycle to end.
Control
in 0 (0If) position.
• Move the control
to a telnperature
setting.
Refrigerator
is unplugged.
• Push the plug colnpletely
into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circttit
• Replace
fltse or reset
the breaker.
breaker
is tripped.
Leveling
legs need
adjusting.
• See
Level the Refrigerator
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