Problem
Frost or ice
Condensation from food with a
crystals on frozen
high water content has frozen
food (inside of
inside of the food package.
sealed package).
Food has been left 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.
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.
Fridge is not resting solidly on
the floor.
Fridge with linear compressor
was jarred while running.
Whooshing
Evaporator fan motor is
circulating air through the fridge
and freezer compartments.
Air is being forced over the
condenser by the condenser
fan.
Gurgling
Refrigerant flowing through the
cooling system.
Popping
Contraction and expansion of
the inside walls due to changes
in temperature.
Sizzling
Water dripping on the defrost
heater during a defrost cycle.
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.
Dripping
Water running into the drain pan
during the defrost cycle.
Possible Causes
TROUBLESHOOTiNg
Solutions
This is normal for food items with a high water
content.
Do not store food items with high water content
in the freezer for a long period of time.
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to
be adjusted. See the Door Alignment section.
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides
and back cannot vibrate against any wall or
cabinet.
Normal Operation
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