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## Noises

The appliance is noisy and generates abnormal sounds.

Cause

Is the appliance installed on a weak floor or improperly levelled?

Solution

- Install the appliance on a solid and flat area.

Cause

Does the rear of the appliance touch the wall?

Solution

- Adjust the installation position to allow enough clearance around the appliance.

Cause

Are objects scattered behind the appliance?

Solution

- Remove the scattered objects from behind the appliance.

Cause

Is there an object on top of the appliance?

Solution

- Remove the object on top of the appliance.

Clicking noises

Cause

The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or appliance control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off.

Solution

- Normal Operation

Rattling noises

Cause

Appliance is not resting evenly on the floor.

Solution

- Floor is weak or uneven or levelling legs need to be adjusted.

Cause

Appliance with a compressor was moved while operating.

Solution

- Normal operation. If the compressor does not stop rattling after three minutes, turn the power to the appliance off and then on again.

Whooshing noises

Cause

Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the fridge and freezer compartments.

Solution

- Normal Operation

Cause

Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.

Solution

- Normal Operation

Gurgling noises

Cause

Appliance flowing through the cooling system.

Solution

- Normal Operation

Popping noises

Cause

Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature.

Solution

- Normal Operation

Vibrating

Cause

If the side or back of the appliance is touching a cabinet or wall, some of the normal vibrations may make an audible sound.

Solution

- To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and back do not make any contact with any wall or cabinet.