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TOPIC POSSIBI_ CAUSE SOLUTION
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" Freezer centre} (,4) clicks when starling or NormaI operation
Clicking
Normal operation
Norma_ operation
Air rushing or
whirring
Gurgling or boiling
sound
Thumping
Vibrating noise
Buzzing
Humming
Troubleshooting
Today's refrigerators have new features, such as foam insulation, and are more energy efficient than past
refrigerators Foam insulation is veq/energy efficient and has excellent insulating capabilities; however, it is
),.',,(_ not as sound absorbent as former insulating materials As a result, cedain sounds may be unfamiliar In time,
these sounds will become familiar Please refer to this information before calling service
stopping compressor.
Defrost timer or electric damper control (some
models) (B) sounds like an electric clock and
makes an occasional click or snap
Condenser fan (D) makes this noise white
operating.
Freezer fan (C) makes this noise while
operating,
Freezer fan (C) slows to a stop as the freezer
dooris opened,
Evaporator (E) and heat exchanger (F)
refrigerant make this noise when tIowing.
lee cubes from ice maker drop into ice bucket
'G):
Dispenser ice chute (H} closing.
Compressor {I) makes a pulsating sound while
running.
Refrigerator is not level
Ice maker water valve (J) hookup buzzes
when Icemaker fills with water.
lee maker (K) is in the 'on' position without
water connection
Ice auger (L) 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
NormaI operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
Normal operation
See leveling instructions tn
"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
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Freezer control and
lights are on, but
compressors are not
operating.
Environment-
controlled drawers
are too warm
OPERATION _o>"_
Refrigerator is in defrost mode
Refrigerator with digital temperature controi
has just been plugged in
;ontrolsettings are too low.
Freezer controls are set too low
Refrigerator does
not operate
Drawer is improperly positioned
Refrigerator is not plugged in.
Dial control in freezer isset to off (some
models).
Electronic temperature controls (some
models) have been turned off.
-'use is blown, or circuit breaker needs to be
reseL
Power outage has occurred
Refrigerator still Unit is malfunctioning
won't operate
Electronic controls Controls have detected functional problems
(some models) read and will attempt lo regulate temperature unlit Contact service for assistance
EO, ES, or ERROR service is obtained
in display,
Temperature of
food is too cold
Condenser coiis are dirty.
_Refffgerator or freezer controls are set too
high
Normal operation Wait 40 minutes to see if unit restarts
Normal operation Wait 60 seconds to see if unit starts
See drawer section in"Refrigerator Features" to adjust controls.
See temperature controls section in "lnstafting Your Refrigerator" to
adjust your controls.
See drawer section in "Refrigerator Features" to propedy install drawers
Plug in unlt.
See dial temperature controlssection in"Installing Your Refrigerator" to
adjust your controls,
See hidden electronic control section under =Dispenser Features"
Replace any blown fuses Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary
Cati local power company listing to report outage.
Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another unit If another unit is not
available, place dry Ice in freezer section to preserve food Warranty
does not cover food loss. Contact service for assistance.
Clean according to cleaning instructions in "Hints and Care".
See temperature controls section tn "installing Your Refrigerator" to
adjust your controls
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