Whirlpool WRF560SEHB - Noise

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The refrigerator door or freezer drawer
is ajar
Make sure the refrigerator is level. See “Door
Closing and Door Alignment.” Keep food and
containers from blocking the door.
The refrigerator control is set too cold Adjust the refrigerator control to a less cold setting
until the refrigerator temperature is as desired. See
“Using the Controls.”
The door or drawer gasket is dirty, worn,
or cracked
Clean or change the gasket. Leaks in the door seal
will cause the refrigerator to run longer in order to
maintain desired temperatures.
The lights do not work A light bulb is loose in the socket or
burned out
Tighten or replace the light bulb. See “Changing the
Light Bulbs.”
The dispenser light is set to OFF On some models, the dispenser light will operate
only when a dispenser paddle is pressed. If you
want the dispenser light to stay on continuously,
see “Water Dispenser.”
The control is set to Sabbath Mode (on
some models)
Turn off Sabbath Mode. See “Using the Controls.”
Noise
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
The refrigerator seems noisy
Below are listed some normal
sounds with explanations.
The compressor in your new refrigerator
regulates temperature more efciently
while using less energy, and operates
quietly. Due to the reduction in
operating noise, you may notice more
intermittent noises.
Sound of the compressor running
longer than expected
High-efciency compressor and fans This is normal. Larger, more efcient refrigerators
run longer.
Pulsating/Whirring Fans/compressor adjusting to optimize
performance during normal compressor
operation
This is normal.
Popping Contraction/expansion of inside walls,
especially during initial cool-down
This is normal.
Hissing/Dripping Flow of refrigerant, or ow of oil in the
compressor
This is normal.
Vibration The refrigerator may not be steady Adjust the leveling screws and lower the leveling
foot rmly against the oor. See “Door Closing and
Door Alignment.”
Rattling/Banging Movement of the water lines against the
refrigerator cabinet, or of items placed
on top of the refrigerator cabinet
Move excess water line away from the refrigerator
cabinet or fasten excess tubing to the cabinet. See
“Connect the Water Supply,” or remove items from
the top of the refrigerator.
Sizzling Water dripping on the heater during
defrost cycle
This is normal.
Water running/Gurgling May be heard when ice melts during the
defrost cycle and water runs into the
drain pan
This is normal.
Buzzing Heard when the water valve opens to ll
the ice maker
This is normal.
Creaking/Cracking May be heard as ice is being ejected
from the ice maker mold
This is normal.
Ker-plunk May be heard when the ice falls into the
ice storage bin
This is normal.