The appliance is noisy and generates abnormal sounds.
Is the appliance installed on a weak floor or improperly levelled?
Install the appliance on a solid and flat area.
Does the rear of the appliance touch the wall?
Adjust the installation position to allow enough clearance around the appliance.
Are objects scattered behind the appliance?
Remove the scattered objects from behind the appliance.
Is there an object on top of the appliance?
Remove the object on top of the appliance.
Clicking noises
The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or appliance control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off.
Normal Operation
Rattling noises
Rattling noises may come from the flow of appliance, the water line on the back of the unit (for plumbed models only), or items stored on top of or around the appliance.
Normal Operation
Appliance is not resting evenly on the floor.
Floor is weak or uneven or levelling legs need to be adjusted. See the Door Alignment section.
Appliance with a compressor was moved while operating.
Normal operation. If the compressor does not stop rattling after three minutes, turn the power to the appliance off and then on again.
Whooshing noises
Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the fridge and freezer compartments.
Normal Operation
Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.
Normal Operation
Gurgling noises
Appliance flowing through the cooling system.
Normal Operation
Popping noises
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature.
Normal Operation
Vibrating
If the side or back of the appliance is touching a cabinet or wall, some of the normal vibrations may make an audible sound.
To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and back do not make any contact with any wall or cabinet.