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Troubleshooting

Noise

To listen to normal refrigerator sounds, go to the Product Help/FAQ section of the brand website and search for “normal sounds.”

The motor seems to

run too much

High efficiency compressor and fans Larger, more efficient refrigerators run longer at lower, more energy

efficient speeds.

The room or outdoor temperature is

hot.

It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions.

For optimum performance, place the refrigerator in an indoor,

temperature controlled environment. See “Location Requirements.”

A large amount of warm food has

been recently added.

Warm food will cause the refrigerator to run longer until the air cools

to the desired temperature.

The door(s) are opened too frequently

or for too long.

Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open the

door less often.

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.

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

Your refrigerator is equipped with LED

lighting which does not need to be

replaced.

If there is power to the refrigerator and the lights do not illuminate

when a door or drawer is opened, call for service or assistance.

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 and Ice Dispensers.”

Doors have been open longer than

10 minutes

Close the doors and drawer to reset, and open to resume lighted

task.

Pantry Temperature

Control not lit/

unresponsive

The refrigerator is in Cooling Off mode Exit Cooling Off mode. See “Using the Control(s).”

The refrigerator controls’ initialization

process did not complete

successfully.

Unplug the refrigerator, wait 5 seconds. Plug in the refrigerator, and

wait 30 seconds before opening any of the refrigerator doors or

touching the control panel.

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 efficiently while using less energy, and

operates quietly. Due to this reduction in operating noise you

may notice unfamiliar noises that are normal.

Sound of the compressor

running longer than expected

High-efficiency compressor and fans Larger, more efficient refrigerators run

longer at lower, more energy efficient

speeds.

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 flow of oil in the compressor This is normal.

Vibration The refrigerator may not be steady Adjust the leveling screws and lower

the leveling foot firmly against the

floor. 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

“Connecting the Water,” or remove

items from the top of the refrigerator.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS

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