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BEFORE YOU CALL (continued)
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
SOUND AND NOISE (continued)
Longer sound levels
when compressor
comes on.
Refrigerator• operates at higher
pressures during the start of the
ON cycle.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as • Refrig-
erator continues to run.
Fan runs when room
temperature is below
45°.
Exterior thermostat has acti-•
vated the heater or fan.
This is normal.•
Popping or cracking
sound when compres-
sor comes on.
Metal parts undergo expansion •
and contraction, as in hot water
pipes.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as Refrig-•
erator continues to run.
Boiling or gurgling
sound, like water boil-
ing.
Refrigerant (used to cool •
Refrigerator) is circulating
throughout the system.
This is normal.•
Vibrating or rattling
noise.
Refrigerator is not level. It •
rocks on the floor when it is
moved slightly.
Level the unit. Refer to leveling instructions in the •
“Installation” section.
Snapping sound. Cold control turning the Refrig-•
erator OFF and ON.
This is normal.•
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on
inside of Refrigerator
walls.
Weather is hot and humid.•
Door may not be seating •
properly.
Door is kept open too long, or •
opened too frequently.
This is normal.•
See • “DOOR PROBLEMS” section.
Open the door less often.•
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on out-
side of Refrigerator.
Door may not be seating prop-•
erly, causing the cold air from
inside the Refrigerator to meet
warm moist air from outside.
See • “DOOR PROBLEMS” section.
ODOR IN REFRIGERATOR
Odors in Refrigerator. Interior needs to be cleaned.• Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.•
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will not close. Refrigerator is not level. It •
rocks on the floor when it is
moved slightly.
This condition may force the cabinet out of square and •
misalign the door. Refer to “Leveling’ in the “Installation”
section.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Light bulb is not on. Light bulb is burnt out.•
No electric current is reaching •
the Refrigerator.
Follow instructions under “Interior Light” in the •
“FEATURES” section.
See • “Installation” section.