NOISE
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
Normal Operation
flow of refrigerant,
the water line on
the back of the unit, or items stored
on top of or around the refrigerator.
Refrigerator
is not resting solidly on
Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be
the floor,
adjusted.
See the Door Alignment
section.
Refrigerator
with linear compressor
Normal Operation
was jarred while running.
Whooshing
Evaporator
fan motor is circulating
Normal Operation
air through the refrigerator
and
freezer compartments.
Air is being forced over the condenser
Normal Operation
by the condenser fan.
Gurgling
Refrigerant
flowing
through the
Normal Operation
cooling
system.
Popping
Contraction
and expansion
of the
Normal Operation
inside walls due to changes in
temperature.
Sizzling
Water
dripping
on the defrost heater
Normal Operation
during a defrost cycle.
Vibrating
If the side or back of the refrigerator
To eliminate
the noise, make sure that the sides and
is touching
a cabinet or wall, some of
back cannot vibrate against any walt or cabinet.
the normal vibrations
may make an
audible
sound.
Dripping
Water
running into the drain pan
Normal Operation
during the defrost cycle.
Pulsating or High-
Normal Operation
Pitched Sound
Your refrigerator
is designed
to run
more efficiently
to keep your food
items at the desired temperature.
The
high efficiency
compressor
may cause
your new refrigerator
to run longer
than your old one, but it is still more
energy efficient
than previous models.
While
the refrigerator
is running, it is
normal to hear a pulsating
or high-
pitched sound.
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