Care and maintenance
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Sound and noise
Louder sound
levels when
refrigerator is on.
Louder sound
levels when
compressor
comes on.
Moisture collects
on inside of
refrigerator walls.
Water/Moisture
/Ice outside
refrigerator
Moisture forms
on outside of
refrigerator
or between doors.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
Water/Moisture
/Ice inside
refrigerator
Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets.
Weather is hot and humid which
increases rate of frost buildup and
internal sweating.
Door is slightly open.
Door is opened too often or too long.
Weather is humid.
Door is slightly open, causing cold air
from the inside the refrigerator to meet
warm air from the outside.
Floor is uneven or weak.
Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is
moved slightly.
Refrigerator operates at higher pressures
during the start of the ON cycle.
Items placed on the top of refrigerator
are vibrating.
Dishes are vibrating on the shelves in
the refrigerator.
This time, close the door completely.
This is normal in humid weather.
When humidity is lower, the moisture
should disappear.
See problem section opening/closing of
doors.
Relieve or move refrigerator
This is normal.
It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly.
Move dishes slightly.
Make sure refrigerator is level and solidly
set on floor.
Be sure floor is level and solid and can
adequately support refrigerator.
Remove items.
It is normal for sound levels to be higher.
This is normal. Sound will level off as
refrigerator continues to run.
Open the door less often.
Occurrence
Possible cause
Today’s refrigerators have increased
storage capacity and maintain more
even temperatures.
Solution
