LG LSXC22426S Owners Manual - Page 45

TROUBLESHOOTING 45 ENGLISH Noises You Might Hear Noise Clicking Rattling Possible Causes 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 o. Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line on the back of the unit, or items stored on top of or around the refrigerator. Refrigerator is not resting solidly on the fl oor. Refrigerator with linear compressor was jarred while running. Solutions Normal Operation Normal Operation Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted. See the Door Alignment section. Normal Operation Whooshing Gurgling Popping Sizzling Vibrating Dripping Pulsating or high-pitched sound Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan. Refrigerant flowing through the 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 more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your old one, but it is still more energy efficient than previous models. While the refrigerator is running, it is normal to hear a pulsating or highpitched sound. Normal Operation Normal Operation 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 Normal Operation