Care and maintenance
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Occurrence
Possible cause
Solution
Sound and noise
Louder sound
levels when
refrigerator is on.
Today’s refrigerators have increased
storage capacity and maintain more
even temperatures.
It is normal for sound levels to be higher.
Louder sound
levels when
compressor
comes on.
Refrigerator operates at higher
pressures during the start of the ON
cycle.
This is normal. The sound will level off as the
refrigerator continues to run.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
Floor is uneven or weak. Refrigerator
rocks on the floor when it is moved
slightly.
Be sure floor is level and solid and can
adequately support refrigerator.
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
See above solution.
Items placed on the top of the
refrigerator are vibrating.
Remove items.
Dishes are vibrating on the shelves in
the refrigerator.
It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly. Move
dishes slightly. Make sure refrigerator is level
and firmly set on floor. It is normal for the
refrigerator to have a slight lean backwards.
Refrigerator is touching wall or
cabinets.
Move refrigerator so that it does not touch the
wall or refrigerator.
Water/Moisture/
Ice inside
refrigerator
Moisture collects
on the inside
walls of the
refrigerator.
The weather is hot and humid which
increases the rate of frost buildup and
internal sweating.
This is normal.
Door is slightly open.
See problem section opening/closing of doors.
Door is opened too often or too long.
Open the door less often.
Water/Moisture/
Ice outside
refrigerator
Moisture forms
on the outside of
the refrigerator
or between
doors.
Weather is humid.
This is normal in humid weather.
When humidity is lower, the moisture should
disappear.
Door is slightly open,causing cold air
from the inside the refrigerator to
meet warm air from the outside.
This time, close the door completely.