Signature Kitchen Suite SKSUD2402P, Owner'S Manual

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21 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Noises
Doors are difficult to
open.
The gaskets are dirty or sticky.
• Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or
kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning.
Door was recently closed.
• When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator. As the warm air cools, it can
create a vacuum. If the door is hard to open, wait one minute to allow the air pressure to
equalize, then see if it opens more easily.
Refrigerator wobbles
or seems unstable.
Floor is not level.
• It may be necessary to add shims under the leveling legs or rollers to complete installation.
Lights do not work. LED interior lighting failure.
• The refrigerator compartment lamp is LED interior lighting, and service should be
performed by a qualified technician.
The interior of the
refrigerator is
covered with dust or
soot.
The refrigerator is located near a fire source, such as a fireplace, chimney, or candle.
• Make sure that the refrigerator is not located near a fire source, such as a fireplace,
chimney or candle.
Problem Possible Cause & Solution
Problem Possible Cause & Solution
Clicking The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The
thermostat control (or refrigerator 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 refrigerator.
• Normal Operation
Refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor.
• Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted. See the Leveling and Door
Alignment section in the installation instructions.
Refrigerator with linear compressor was jarred while running.
• Normal Operation
Whooshing Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the refrigerator compartment.
• 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
Vibrating If the side or back of the refrigerator 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
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