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Door Closing
Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers – one on the right
and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you
want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using
the instructions below:
1. Roll out the refrigerator and use a level to check the floor at
the back from side to side. If needed, use shims to level the
back of the refrigerator if it is uneven. Roll the refrigerator
back into place with the rear rollers on top of any shim(s)
used so that the rear of the refrigerator is level.
2. With the rear already level and the refrigerator in place, use
the bottom leveling screws to level the refrigerator from side
to side. They are part of the front roller assemblies, which are
found at the base of the refrigerator on either side.
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the
refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws and
rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.
3. Depending on your model, to level your refrigerator you may
either turn the screw clockwise to raise that side of the
refrigerator or turn the screw counterclockwise to lower that
side. Place a level on top of the refrigerator to check
adjustments.
Style 1
Style 2
4. If the doors do not close on their own, you will need to raise
the front of the refrigerator so it is slightly higher than the
back. To do this, turn both leveling screws clockwise
¹⁄₂
turn.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to turn both screws an equal amount
or the refrigerator will no longer be level side to side.
5. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they
close as easily as you like. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6. Using a level, check to see that the refrigerator is still level
side to side. Readjust if necessary.
Normal Sounds
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t
make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be
concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard
surfaces, such as the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the
sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds
and what may be making them.
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If your product is equipped with an ice maker, you will hear a
buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice
maker for each cycle.
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Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep
your food items at the desired temperatures and to minimize
energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and fans may
cause your refrigerator to run longer than your old one. You
may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound from the
compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance.
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You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through
the refrigerator and freezer compartments. The fan speed
may increase as you open the doors or add warm food.
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Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the
water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.
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Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle
may cause a sizzling sound.
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As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to
the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.
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Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a
popping noise.
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You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the
condenser fan.
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You may hear water running into the drain pan during the
defrost cycle.
REFRIGERATOR USE
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit
airflow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in
the illustration, cool air enters through the bottom of the freezer
section and moves up. Most of the air then flows through the
freezer section vents and recirculates under the freezer floor. The
rest of the air enters the refrigerator section through the top vent.
In some models, cool air enters through the backwall of
refrigerator section and moves to the front of the refrigerator and
up into the freezer.
