LG LSXC22396S Owners Manual - Page 52

52 TROUBLESHOOTING Noises Problem Clicking Rattling Whooshing Gurgling Popping Sizzling Vibrating Dripping Pulsating or high-pitched sound Possible Cause The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off. Rattling noises may come from the the back of the unit, or items stored on top of or around the refrigerator. Refrigerator is not resting solidly on Refrigerator with linear compressor was jarred while running. Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan. Solutions Normal Operation Normal Operation Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted. See the Leveling and Door Alignment section. Normal Operation Normal Operation Normal Operation cooling system. Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature. Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle. If the side or back of the refrigerator is touching a cabinet or wall, some of the normal vibrations may make an audible sound. Water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle. Your refrigerator is designed to run Normal Operation Normal Operation Normal Operation To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and back cannot vibrate against any wall or cabinet. Normal Operation items at the desired temperature. may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your old one, Normal Operation than previous models. While the refrigerator is running, it is normal to hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.