LG SRSXB2622S Owners Manual - Page 45

Clicking, Rattling, Whooshing, Gurgling, Popping, Sizzling, Problem, Possible Causes, Solutions

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ENGLISH Care and Maintenance NOISE Problem Clicking 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 off. Solutions Normal Operation Rattling 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 floor. Refrigerator with linear compressor was jarred while running. Normal Operation Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted. See the Door Alignment section. Normal Operation Whooshing Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan. Gurgling Refrigerant flowing through the cooling system. Popping Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature. Sizzling Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle. Normal Operation Normal Operation Normal Operation Normal Operation Normal Operation 44

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Care and Maintenance
ENGLISH
44
NOISE
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.
Normal Operation
Clicking
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 floor.
Refrigerator with linear compressor
was jarred while running.
Normal Operation
Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to
be adjusted. See the Door Alignment section.
Normal Operation
Rattling
Evaporator fan motor is circulating
air through the refrigerator and
freezer compartments.
Air is being forced over the
condenser by the condenser fan.
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Whooshing
Refrigerant flowing through the
cooling system.
Normal Operation
Gurgling
Contraction and expansion of the
inside walls due to changes in
temperature.
Normal Operation
Popping
Water dripping on the defrost
heater during a defrost cycle.
Normal Operation
Sizzling
Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions