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NOISE
Problem
Clicking
R attling
Whooshing
Gurgling
P opping
Sizzling
Vibrating
Dripping
P ulsating or High-
P itched Sound
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
P ossible Causes
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 .
R attling 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.
R efrigerator is not resting solidly on
the floor.
R efrigerator with linear compressor
was jarred while running.
E vaporator fan motor is circulating
air through the refrigerator and
freezer compartments.
Air is being forced over the condenser
by the condenser fan.
R efrigerant flowing through the
cooling system.
Contraction and expansion of the
inside walls due to changes in
temperature.
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 vibrations may make an
audible sound.
Water running into the drain pan
during the defrost cycle.
Y our refrigerator is designed to run
more effi ciently to keep your food
items at the desired temperature. The
high effi ciency compressor may cause
your new refrigerator to run longer
than your old one, but it is still more
energy effi cient than previous models.
While the refrigerator is running, it is
normal to hear a pulsating or
highpitched
sound.
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be
adjusted. See the Door Alignment section.
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
T o eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and
back cannot vibrate against any wall or cabinet.
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
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