10
BEFORE YOU CALL
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound
levels when
appliance is on.
• Modern appliances have
increased storage capacity
and more stable temperatures.
They require a high
efficiency compressor.
• This is normal. When the surrounding noise is
low, you might hear the compressor running
while it cools the interior.
Longer sound
levels when
compressor
comes on.
• Appliance operates at higher
pressures during the start of
the ON cycle.
• This is normal. Sound will level off or
disappear as appliance continues to run.
Fan runs
when room
temperature
is below 45ºF.
• Exterior thermostat has
activated the heater and 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 appliance continues to run.
Bubbling
or gurgling
sound, like
water boiling.
• Refrigerant (used to cool
appliance) is circulating
throughout the system.
• This is normal.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
• Appliance is not level. It rocks
on the floor when it is
moved slightly.
• Appliance is touching
the wall.
• Level the unit. Refer to ”Leveling” in the
First
Steps
Section.
• Re-level the appliance or move appliance
slightly. Refer to “Leveling” in the
First
Steps
Section.
Snapping
sound.
• Cold Control turning the
appliance on and off.
• This is normal.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture
forms on in-
side walls.
• Weather is hot and humid.
• Door may not be
seating properly.
• Door is opened too often or
too long.
• This is normal.
• See “DOOR PROBLEMS”.
• Open door less often.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture forms
on outside.
• Door may not be seating
properly, causing cold air
from inside appliance to meet
warm, moist air from outside.
• See “DOOR PROBLEMS”.
ODOR IN APPLIANCE
Odor in appli-
ance.
• Interior needs to be cleaned.
• Foods with strong odors are
in the appliance.
• Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and
baking soda.
• Cover the food tightly.
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will
not close.
• Appliance is not level. It
rocks on the floor when it is
moved slightly.
• This condition can force the cabinet out
of square and misalign the door. Refer to
“Leveling” in the
First Steps
Section.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Light bulb is
not on.
• Light bulb may be burned out.
• No electric current is reaching
the unit.
• Follow directions under “Interior Light” in the
Optional Features
Section.
• See “APPLIANCE OPERATION”.
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