Kenmore 596.50003100 - Manual (Page 21)

NOISE »
Troubleshooting
Today’s refrigerators have new fesiures, such as foam ¡rtsu(a!lon> and are more energy efficient Shan past^
refrigerators Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has excellent insulating capabiiities; however, it is
not as sound absorbent as former insulating materials As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar In time,
' V ihese sounds will become familiar Please refer to this information before calling service
TOPIC T>l^ C C TTIT TT A T TCT7
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SOLUTION
Freezer controi (A) clicks when starting or
stopping compressor.
Norma! operation
CItcklitg Defrost timer or electric damper control (some
models)
(B) sounds litre an eieclric clock and
makes an occasional click or snap
Normal operation
Condenser fan (D) makes this noise while
operating.
Normal operation
A)r rushing or
whirring Freezer fan (C) makes this noise while
operating.
Norma! operation
Freezer fan (C) slows to a stop as the freezer
door is opened.
Gurgling or boiling
sound Evaporator (E) and heat exchanger (F)
refrigerant make this noise when flowing.
Norma! operation
Thumping
ice cubes from ice maker drop info Ice bucket
(G)-
Normal operation
Dispenser ice chute (H) closing. Normal oparalion
Vibrating noise
Compressor (i) makes a pulsating sound white
running.
Normal opefatlon
Refrigerator Is not level
See leveling instructions In
"Instailing Your Refrigerator"
Buzzing
tea maker water valve (J) hookup buzzes
when ice maker fills with water.
Normal opBtBiion
Ice maker (K) is in the on' position without
water connection
Stop sound by raising ice
maker arm to 'ofT position
See ice maker section in
“Freezer Features' for detaiis.
Humming
Ice auger (L) hums as auger agitates ice
during dispensing.
Normal operafion
Compressor (}) can make a high pitched
hum while operating.
Normat operation
Solenoid valve {M} opefaling ice chute door Normal operation
Freezer control and
lights are on, but
compressors are not
operating. Refrigeratof is In defrost mode Normal operatiof!. Wail 40 minutes to see if unit restarts
Refrigerator with digital temperature control
has just been plugged in
Normal operation Wait 60 seconds to see If unit starts
Environment­
controlled drawers
are toe warm
Control settings are too low. See drawer sectiorr in "Refrigerator Features” to adjust controls.
Freezer controls are sel too low
See temperature coniiols section in “installing Voitr Refrigerator" to
adjust your controls.
Drawer is impropefiy positioned See drawer section in “Refrigerator Features“ to property install drawers.
Refrigerator does
not operate
Refrigerator is not plugged in. Plug in unit.
Diai control in freezer is set to off (some
models). See dial temperature controls sectlorr in “InstBliing Your Refrigerafor* to
adjust your controls,
Electronic temperalura controls (some
models) have been fumed off.
See hidden electronic control section under “Dispenser Features"
Fuss is blown, or drcuH breaker needs lo be
res@b
Replace arry blown fuses. Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary.
Power outage has occurred Call local power company listing to report outgga.
Refrigerator still
won't operate
Unit is maSfurretioning
Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another unit If another unit Is not
available, place dry Ice to freezer section to preserve food, Warranty
does not cover food loss. Contact service for assistance.
etGGtronIc controls
(some models) read
EO, ES. or ERROR
in display.
Controls have detected functiorta! problems
and will attempt to reguiate temperature until
service is obtained.
Contact service for assistance
Temperature of
food is too cold
Condenser coils are dirty. Clean according to cleaning instructions In "Hints and Care'.
Refrigerator or freezer controis are set too
high See temperature controls section In "Installing Your Refrigerator* to
adjust your contfola
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