LG LSXS22423S Owners Manual - Page 41

TROUBLESHOOTING 41 ENGLISH Noises You Might Hear Noise Clicking Rattling Possible Causes Solutions The defrost control will click when Normal Operation 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 Normal Operation 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 Floor is weak or uneven or leveling the floor. legs need to be adjusted. See the Door Alignment section. Refrigerator with linear compressor Normal Operation was jarred while running. Whooshing Gurgling Popping Sizzling Vibrating Dripping Pulsating or high-pitched sound Evaporator fan motor is circulating air Normal Operation through the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan. Normal Operation Refrigerant flowing through the cooling system. Normal Operation Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in Normal Operation temperature. Water dripping on the defrost heater Normal Operation during a defrost cycle. If the side or back of the refrigerator To eliminate the noise, make sure that the is touching a cabinet or wall, some sides and back cannot vibrate against any of the normal vibrations may make wall or cabinet. an audible sound. Water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle. Normal Operation Your refrigerator is designed to run Normal Operation 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 high- pitched sound.