PROBLEM 1 CAUSE J CORRECTION
SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.)
Popping or cracking sound o Metal parts undergo expansion ° This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
when compressor comes on. and contraction, as in hot water refrigerator continues to run.
pipes.
Bubbling or gurgling sound, o Refrigerant (used to cool ° This is normal.
like water boiling, refrigerator) is circulating
throughout the system.
Vibrating or rattling noise, o Refrigerator is not level. It rocks • Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps
on the floor when it is moved Section.
slightly.
o Refrigerator is touching the wall. ° Relevel the refrigerator or move refrigerator slightly. Refer
to "Leveling" in the First Steps Section.
Snapping Sound. o Cold Control turning the ° This is normal.
refrigerator on and off.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on inside of o Weather is hot and humid. • This is normal.
refrigerator walls, o Door may not be sealing • See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
properly.
o Door is kept open too long, or is o Open the door less often.
opened too frequently.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on outside of o Door may not be sealing o See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
refrigerator, properly, causing the cold air
from inside the refrigerator to
meet warm moist air from
outside.
ODOR IN REFRIGERATOR
Odors in refrigerator, o Interior needs to be cleaned. ] • Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.
o Foods with strong odors are in _ • Cover the food tightly.
the refrigerator.
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will not close, o Refrigerator is not level. It rocks ] _ This condition can force the cabinet out of square and
on the floor when it is moved / misalign the door. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps
slightly. Section.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Light bulb is not on. o Light bulb is burned out. _ Follow directions under "Interior Light"or "Mid Level Light"
in the Refrigerator Features Section.
o No electric current is reaching * See "REFRIGERATOR OPERATION" Section.
the refrigerator.
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