Care and maintenance
Occurrence
Sound and noise
Louder sound
levels when
refrigerator is
on.
Louder sound
levels when
compressor
comes on.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
Water/Moisture/
Ice inside
refrigerator
Moisture
collects on the
inside walls of
the refrigerator.
Moisture forms
on the outside
of the
refrigerator
or between
doors.
Possible cause
Today's refrigerators have increased
storage capacity and maintain more
even temperatures.
Refrigerator operates at higher
pressures during the start of the ON
cycle.
Floor is uneven or weak.
Refrigerator rocks on the floor when
it is moved slightly.
Items placed on the top of the
refrigerator are vibrating.
Dishes are vibrating on the shelves in
the refrigerator.
Refrigerator is touching wall or
cabinets.
The weather is hot and humid which
increases the 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.
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Solution
It is normal for sound levels to be higher.
This is normal. The sound will level off as the
refrigerator continues to run.
Be sure floor is level and solid and can
adequately support refrigerator.
Remove items.
It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly.
Move dishes slightly.
Make sure refrigerator is level and firmly set
on floor.
Move refrigerator so that it does not touch
the wall or refrigerator.
This is normal.
See problem section opening/closing of
doors.
Open the door less often.
This is normal in humid weather.
When humidity is lower, the moisture should
disappear.
This time, close the door completely.