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Before You Call
CONCERN
POTENTIAL CAUSE
COMMON SOLUTION
Louder sound
levels whenever
appliance is on.
Modern cooling
appliances have
increased storage
capacity and more
stable temperatures.
They require a high
efficiency compressor.
This is normal. When the surrounding noise
level is low, you might hear the compressor
running while it cools the interior.
Longer sound
periods 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.
Popping or cracking
sound when
compressor 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 for
cooling) is circulating
throughout the system.
This is normal.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
1. Appliance is not
level. It rocks on the
floor when it is
moved slightly.
2. Floor is uneven or
weak. Appliance
rocks on floor when
it is moved slightly.
3. Appliance is touching
the wall.
1. Level the unit. Refer to Leveling in Appliance
Setup section of this Use & Care Guide.
2. Ensure floor can adequately support
appliance.
3. Move appliance slightly. Refer to Leveling in
the Appliance Setup section after moving if
necessary.
Moisture forms on
inside appliance
walls.
1. Weather is hot and
humid.
2. Door may not be
seating properly.
3. Door is kept open
too long, or is
opened too
frequently.
1. This is normal.
2. See Door Will Not Close in this Before You
Call section.
3. Open the door less often.
Moisture forms on
outside of
appliance.
Door may not be seating
properly, causing the
cold air from inside the
appliance to meet
warm moist air from
outside.
See Door Will Not Close in this Before You Call
section.
Odors in
appliance.
1. Interior needs to be
cleaned.
2. Foods with strong
odors are in the
appliance.
1. Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and
baking soda.
2. Cover the food tightly.
Door will not close.
1. Unit is not level or
floor is uneven or
weak. Unit rocks on
the floor when it is
moved slightly.
2. Food package is
pressing against
inner door panel.
1. Unlevel unit can misalign door and door
seal. Floor must be solid and strong enough
to support a fully loaded appliance. Refer to
Leveling in Appliance Setup section of this
Use & Care Guide.
2. Reposition or remove excess package.