KitchenAid KSF26C4XYW Use & Care Guide - Page 18

Noise, Temperature and Moisture

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PROBLEM The lights do not work POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS A light bulb is loose in the socket or burned out Tighten or replace the light bulb. See "Changing the Light Bulbs." 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 Dispenser." The control is set to Sabbath Mode (on Turn off Sabbath Mode. See "Using the Controls." some models) Noise 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 the reduction in operating noise you may notice more intermittent noises. Sound of the compressor High efficiency compressor and fans running longer than expected This is normal. Larger, more efficient refrigerators run longer. Pulsating/Whirring Fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance during This is normal normal compressor operation Popping Contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during initial This is normal cool-down 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 "Connect the Water Supply," or remove items from the top of the refrigerator. Sizzling Water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle This is normal Water running/Gurgling May be heard when ice melts during the defrost cycle and water runs into the drain pan This is normal Buzzing Heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker This is normal Creaking/Cracking May be heard as ice is being ejected from the ice maker mold This is normal Ker-plunk May be heard when the ice falls into the ice storage bin This is normal PROBLEM Temperature is too warm Temperature and Moisture POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The refrigerator has just been installed Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely. Cooling is turned off Turn on cooling. See "Using the Controls." The controls are not set correctly for Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check the temperature in the surrounding conditions 24 hours. See "Using the Control(s)." The door(s) are opened often or not closed completely Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed. A large load of food was recently added Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal temperature. 18

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Noise
Temperature and Moisture
The lights do not work
A light bulb is loose in the socket or
burned out
Tighten or replace the light bulb. See “Changing the Light
Bulbs.”
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 Dispenser.”
The control is set to Sabbath Mode (on
some models)
Turn off Sabbath Mode. See “Using the Controls.”
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 the reduction in operating noise you
may notice more intermittent noises.
Sound of the compressor
running longer than expected
High efficiency compressor and fans
This is normal. Larger, more efficient
refrigerators run longer.
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 “Connect
the Water Supply,” or remove items
from the top of the refrigerator.
Sizzling
Water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle
This is normal
Water running/Gurgling
May be heard when ice melts during the defrost cycle and
water runs into the drain pan
This is normal
Buzzing
Heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker
This is normal
Creaking/Cracking
May be heard as ice is being ejected from the ice maker mold
This is normal
Ker-plunk
May be heard when the ice falls into the ice storage bin
This is normal
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Temperature is too warm
The refrigerator has just been installed
Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool
completely.
Cooling is turned off
Turn on cooling. See “Using the Controls.”
The controls are not set correctly for
the surrounding conditions
Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check the temperature in
24 hours. See “Using the Control(s).”
The door(s) are opened often or not
closed completely
Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings
and keep doors fully closed.
A large load of food was recently
added
Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal
temperature.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS