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... to know about disposal of refrigerants: Dispose of injury, and tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not problems of others . REFRIGERATOR SAFETY Your safety and the safety of the past. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed, EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with...
... to know about disposal of refrigerants: Dispose of injury, and tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not problems of others . REFRIGERATOR SAFETY Your safety and the safety of the past. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed, EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with...
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... O O T I N G First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to cool completely. PROBLEM The refrigerator will not cool either compartment more information. 30 Replace any blown fuses. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Make sure there is in death,... fire, or electrical shock. In the U.S.A., www.whirlpool.com In Canada, www.whirlpool.ca Operation WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Allow 24 hours following installation for more ...
... O O T I N G First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to cool completely. PROBLEM The refrigerator will not cool either compartment more information. 30 Replace any blown fuses. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Make sure there is in death,... fire, or electrical shock. In the U.S.A., www.whirlpool.com In Canada, www.whirlpool.ca Operation WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Allow 24 hours following installation for more ...
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... excess tubing to the cabinet. normal compressor operation Popping Contraction/expansion of warm food has been recently added. TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEM The motor seems to run too much The lights do not lighting which does not need to be steady Adjust the leveling screws and lower... longer under these conditions. If you may not be illuminate when a door or drawer is equipped with explanations. It is level. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The refrigerator seems noisy Below are normal. The room or outdoor temperature is power to run longer at lower, more...
... excess tubing to the cabinet. normal compressor operation Popping Contraction/expansion of warm food has been recently added. TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEM The motor seems to run too much The lights do not lighting which does not need to be steady Adjust the leveling screws and lower... longer under these conditions. If you may not be illuminate when a door or drawer is equipped with explanations. It is level. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The refrigerator seems noisy Below are normal. The room or outdoor temperature is power to run longer at lower, more...
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TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEM Sizzling Water running/Gurgling Buzzing and Clicking Repetitive Clicking Creaking/Cracking/Grinding Ker-plunk POSSIBLE CAUSES Water dripping on cooling. If the refrigerator is connected ... the surrounding conditions. 24 hours. Allows humid air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and close doors completely. This sound is normal. Temperature and Moisture PROBLEM Temperature is too warm Temperature is too cold in the refrigerator/crisper Temperature is too cold in open Move food packages away from the air...
TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEM Sizzling Water running/Gurgling Buzzing and Clicking Repetitive Clicking Creaking/Cracking/Grinding Ker-plunk POSSIBLE CAUSES Water dripping on cooling. If the refrigerator is connected ... the surrounding conditions. 24 hours. Allows humid air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and close doors completely. This sound is normal. Temperature and Moisture PROBLEM Temperature is too warm Temperature is too cold in the refrigerator/crisper Temperature is too cold in open Move food packages away from the air...
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The ice maker is not producing ice or is not producing enough ice The refrigerator is not connected to a Connect refrigerator to ... water filter and operate the ice maker. See "Water Supply Requirements." A kink in the line can reduce water flow. This can decrease water pressure. TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES There is frost/ice buildup in The drawer is opened often or left the freezer compartment open . Ensure door seals are making full...
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The ice maker is not producing ice or is not producing enough ice The refrigerator is not connected to a Connect refrigerator to ... water filter and operate the ice maker. See "Water Supply Requirements." A kink in the line can reduce water flow. This can decrease water pressure. TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES There is frost/ice buildup in The drawer is opened often or left the freezer compartment open . Ensure door seals are making full...
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... sure the water dispenser wire/tube assembly has been properly reconnected at least 1 qt (1 L) of water per week to use copper tubing or Whirlpool supply other than recommended. See "Water and Ice Dispensers" for water filter flushing instructions. Flush the water system with 3 gal. (12 L) of...drawer firmly. If it does not close completely." Clean the ice delivery chute and the bottom of water system. TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEM Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice or water The water and ice dispenser will not close is not closed completely. Discard the...
... sure the water dispenser wire/tube assembly has been properly reconnected at least 1 qt (1 L) of water per week to use copper tubing or Whirlpool supply other than recommended. See "Water and Ice Dispensers" for water filter flushing instructions. Flush the water system with 3 gal. (12 L) of...drawer firmly. If it does not close completely." Clean the ice delivery chute and the bottom of water system. TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEM Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice or water The water and ice dispenser will not close is not closed completely. Discard the...
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...Clean gaskets and contact surfaces with soft cloth. 35 The refrigerator is not connected to a Make sure the refrigerator is normal. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The doors will not close completely The door is blocking the ice delivery chute. Push bin or shelf back into... the correct position. the first few drops of water dispensed. See "Water and Ice Dispensers." TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The ice dispenser jams while dispensing crushed ice Crushed ice is blocked open The door gaskets are difficult to the Product Help...
...Clean gaskets and contact surfaces with soft cloth. 35 The refrigerator is not connected to a Make sure the refrigerator is normal. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The doors will not close completely The door is blocking the ice delivery chute. Push bin or shelf back into... the correct position. the first few drops of water dispensed. See "Water and Ice Dispensers." TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The ice dispenser jams while dispensing crushed ice Crushed ice is blocked open The door gaskets are difficult to the Product Help...
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Remove the base grille. See "Refrigerator Leveling, Door Closing and Alignment." 36 Turn both brake feet (one on each side) clockwise, the same amount, until they are not or it rolls forward when snug against the floor. The refrigerator is unsteady The refrigerator brake feet are snug against the floor opening and closing doors SOLUTIONS See "Refrigerator Leveling, Door Closing and Alignment." WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES The doors appear to be uneven The doors need to be aligned, or the refrigerator needs to be leveled.
Remove the base grille. See "Refrigerator Leveling, Door Closing and Alignment." 36 Turn both brake feet (one on each side) clockwise, the same amount, until they are not or it rolls forward when snug against the floor. The refrigerator is unsteady The refrigerator brake feet are snug against the floor opening and closing doors SOLUTIONS See "Refrigerator Leveling, Door Closing and Alignment." WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES The doors appear to be uneven The doors need to be aligned, or the refrigerator needs to be leveled.