User's Manual

Symptoms Reason Solution
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
Rattling noises may
come from the flow of
appliance, the water
line on the back of
the unit (for plumbed
models only), or items
stored on top of or
around the appliance.
• Normal Operation
Appliance is not
resting evenly on the
floor.
• Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to
be adjusted. See the Door Alignment section.
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
Vibrating
If the side or back
of the appliance 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 do not make any contact with any wall
or cabinet.
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