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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Noises
Symptoms
Possible Cause & Solution
The appliance is
noisy and
generates
abnormal sounds.
Is the appliance installed on a weak floor or improperly
levelled?
• Install the appliance on a solid and flat area.
Does the rear of the appliance touch the wall?
• Adjust the installation position to allow enough clearance
around the appliance.
Are objects scattered behind the appliance?
• Remove the scattered objects from behind the appliance.
Is there an object on top of the appliance?
• Remove the object on top of the appliance.
Clicking noises
The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost
cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or
appliance control on some models) will also click when
cycling on and off.
• Normal Operation
Rattling noises
Appliance is not resting evenly on the floor.
• Floor is weak or uneven or levelling legs need to be adjusted.
Appliance with linear compressor was moved while
operating.
• Normal operation. If the compressor does not stop rattling
after three minutes, turn the power to the appliance off and
then on again.
Whooshing noises 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 noises
Appliance flowing through the cooling system.
• Normal Operation
Popping noises
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to
changes in temperature.
• Normal Operation
