Idiomas disponibles
Idiomas disponibles
NOISE
TOPIC
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Freezer control (A) clicks when starting or
Normal operation
stopping compressor
Clicking
Defrost timer or electric damper control (some
models) (13)sounds like an electric clock and
Normal operation
makes an occasionat click or snap
Normal operation
Air rushing
or
whirring
Troubleshooting
Today's refrigerators
have new features,
such as foam insulation,
and are more energy efficient than past
refrigerators.
Foam insulation
is very energy efficient
and has excetlent insutating capabilities;
however,
it is
)')_
not as sound absorbent
as former insulating
materials. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamitiar. In time,
-'--
these sounds witl become familiar.
Please refer to this information
before calling service.
Condenser fan (D) makes this noise while
operating.
Freezer fan (C) makes this noise while
operating.
Freezer fan (C) slows to a stop as the freezer
door is opened
Normal operation
Gurgling
or boiling
Evaporator (E) and heat exchanger (F)
sound
refrigerant make this noise when flowing
Normal operation
Thumping
Ice cubes from ice maker drop into ice bucket
(G).
Dispenser ice chute (H) cIosing.
Compressor
(I) makes a pulsating sound while
running.
Vibrating
noise
Refrigerator
is not level.
Ice maker water valve (J) hookup buzzes
Buzzing
when ice maker fills with water
Ice maker (K) is in the 'on' position without
water connection
Humming
Ice auger (1.) hums as auger agitates ice
during dispensing
Compressor
(I) can make a high pitched
hum while operating
Solenoid valve (M) operating ice chute door.
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
See leveling instructions
in
"Installing Your Refrigerator".
Normal operation
Stop sound by raising ice
maker arm to 'off' position
See ice maker section in
"Freezer Features" for details.
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
f
/
m
Z
m
Z
Freezer control
and
Refrigerator
is in defrost mode
Normal operation
Wait 40 minutes to see if unit restarts.
lights are on, but
compressors
are not Refrigerator with digita} temperature
control
operating,
has just been plugged in
Normal operation
Wait 60 seconds to see if unit starts
Control settings are too low.
See drawer section in "Refrigerator
Features" to adjust controls.
Environment-
See temperature controls section in "installing Your Refrigerator"
to
controlled
drawers
Freezer controls are set too low.
adjust your controls.
are too warm
Drawer is improperly positioned.
See drawer section in "Refrigerator
Features" to properly install drawers.
Refrigerator
is not plugged in.
Plug in unit.
Dial control in freezer is set to off (some
See dial temperature
controls section in '1nstalIing Your Refrigerator"
to
models)
adjust your controls.
Refrigerator
does
Electronic temperature
controls (some
See hidden electronic control section under "Dispenser Features".
not operate
models) have been turned off.
Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs to be
reset.
Reptace any bIown fuses. Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary.
Power outage has occurred
Call local power company listing to report outage.
Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another unit. if another unit is not
Refrigerator
still
Unit is maffunctioning,
available, place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food Warranty
won't operate
does not cover food loss. Contact service for assistance.
Electronic controls
(some models)
read
Controls have detected functional problems
and will attempt to regutate temperature
until
Contact service for assistance
EO, ES, or ERROR
service is obtained.
in display.
Temperature
of
food is too cold
Condenser coils are dirty
Refrigerator or freezer controls are set too
high.
Clean according to cleaning instructions
in "Hints and Care"
See temperature controls section in "installing Your Refrigerator"
to
adjust your controls.
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