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TROUBLESHOOTiNg
Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
Frost or ice
crystals on frozen
food (inside of
sealed package).
Condensation from food with a
high water content has frozen
inside of the food package.
This is normal for food items with a high water
content.
Food has been left in the freezer
for a long period of time.
Do not store food items with high water content
in the freezer for a long period of time.
Clicking
The defrost control will click
when the automatic defrost
cycle begins and ends. The
thermostat control (or fridge
control on some models) will
also click when cycling on and
off.
Normal Operation
Rattling
Rattling noises may come from
the flow of refrigerant, the
water line on the back of the
unit, or items stored on top of
or around the fridge.
Normal Operation
Fridge is not resting solidly on
the floor.
Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to
be adjusted. See the Door Alignment section.
Fridge with linear compressor
was jarred while running.
Normal Operation
Whooshing
Evaporator fan motor is
circulating air through the fridge
and freezer compartments.
Normal Operation
Air is being forced over the
condenser by the condenser
fan.
Normal Operation
Gurgling
Refrigerant flowing through the
cooling system.
Normal Operation
Popping
Contraction and expansion of
the inside walls due to changes
in temperature.
Normal Operation
Sizzling
Water dripping on the defrost
heater during a defrost cycle.
Normal Operation
Vibrating
If the side or back of the fridge
is touching a cabinet or wall,
some of the normal vibrations
may make an audible sound.
To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides
and back cannot vibrate against any wall or
cabinet.
Dripping
Water running into the drain pan
during the defrost cycle.
Normal Operation
