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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° F.
•
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.
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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.
