Problem
Rattling nosies
Whooshing nosies
Gurgling nosies
Popping nosies
Vibrating
Kimchi gets sour too
quickly.
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Possible Causes
Rattling noises may come
from the flow of refrigerant,
the water line on the back of
the unit (for plumbed models
only), or items stored on top of
or around the appliance.
Appliance is not resting evenly
on the floor.
Appliance with linear
compressor was moved while
operating.
Evaporator fan motor is
circulating air through the
fridge and freezer
compartments.
Air is being forced over the
condenser by the condenser
fan.
Refrigerant flowing through
the cooling system
Contraction and expansion of
the inside walls due to
changes in temperature.
If the side or back of the
appliance is touching a cabinet
or wall, some of the normal
vibrations may make an
audible sound.
Is the control panel set to
"Fer. Com", "Kimchi+" or
"Fridge"?
Is the control panel set to
Fresh Kimchi (MIN)?
Is the door or shelf closed
properly?
Solutions
• Normal Operation
• Floor is weak or uneven or leveling
legs need to be adjusted. See the
door alignment section.
• Normal operation. If the compressor
does not stop rattling after 3
minutes, turn the power to the
appliance off and then on again.
• Normal Operation
• Normal Operation
• Normal Operation
• Normal Operation
• To eliminate the noise, make sure
that the sides and back do not make
any contact with any wall or cabinet.
• In the control panel, select the
proper function for the type of foods
stored.
• Set it to Fresh Kimchi (MID) or
higher.
Please note that if you select Fresh
Kimchi (MAX), Kimchi may get
frozen.
• Close the door or shelf properly.
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