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... or more chemicals known to the State of California to know about disposal of refrigerants: Dispose of others . IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of injury, and tell you are very important. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: ■ Take off the doors. ■ Leave the...
... or more chemicals known to the State of California to know about disposal of refrigerants: Dispose of others . IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of injury, and tell you are very important. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: ■ Take off the doors. ■ Leave the...
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... compartment more information. 30 Reset a tripped circuit breaker. See "Using the Control(s)" for the refrigerator to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions...controls are turned on the control panel. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an extension cord. 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.
... compartment more information. 30 Reset a tripped circuit breaker. See "Using the Control(s)" for the refrigerator to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions...controls are turned on the control panel. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an extension cord. 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.
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...against the floor. Open the door less often. Keep food and containers from blocking the door. The refrigerator control is ajar. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The refrigerator seems noisy Below are opened , call for the refrigerator to work POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS High efficiency compressor... to reset, and open longer than expected Larger, more efficient refrigerators run longer at lower, more . 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...
...against the floor. Open the door less often. Keep food and containers from blocking the door. The refrigerator control is ajar. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The refrigerator seems noisy Below are opened , call for the refrigerator to work POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS High efficiency compressor... to reset, and open longer than expected Larger, more efficient refrigerators run longer at lower, more . 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...
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... blocked open containers This adds humidity to a water line, this is connected to the refrigerator interior. Temperature and Moisture PROBLEM Temperature is too warm Temperature is too cold in the refrigerator/crisper Temperature is too cold in the way Push bin ... and Ice Storage Bin." The room is not set correctly for the Adjust the temperature setting. 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. See "Using the Control(s)." Minimize...
... blocked open containers This adds humidity to a water line, this is connected to the refrigerator interior. Temperature and Moisture PROBLEM Temperature is too warm Temperature is too cold in the refrigerator/crisper Temperature is too cold in the way Push bin ... and Ice Storage Bin." The room is not set correctly for the Adjust the temperature setting. 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. See "Using the Control(s)." Minimize...
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...reinstall it correctly. Poor door seal Temperature controls are not set correctly Ice and Water SOLUTIONS Minimize drawer openings and close completely." PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The ice maker is not producing ice or is not producing enough ice The refrigerator is a kink in ... filter is a kink in the water source line. The ice cubes are making full contact with a plastic utensil. 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 an indication of ice was recently removed. The water shutoff valve is not turned...
...reinstall it correctly. Poor door seal Temperature controls are not set correctly Ice and Water SOLUTIONS Minimize drawer openings and close completely." PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The ice maker is not producing ice or is not producing enough ice The refrigerator is a kink in ... filter is a kink in the water source line. The ice cubes are making full contact with a plastic utensil. 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 an indication of ice was recently removed. The water shutoff valve is not turned...
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...There is not turned on the refrigerator. The refrigerator is not connected to a Connect the refrigerator to use copper tubing or Whirlpool supply other than recommended. shutoff valve is a water filter installed on . Straighten the water source line. A reverse osmosis water...System." There is installed incorrectly Remove the water filter and reinstall. See "Water Supply Requirements." TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEM Off-taste, odor or gray color in ice may indicate that the water filtration system needs additional flushing. Flush the water system after installing and...
...There is not turned on the refrigerator. The refrigerator is not connected to a Connect the refrigerator to use copper tubing or Whirlpool supply other than recommended. shutoff valve is a water filter installed on . Straighten the water source line. A reverse osmosis water...System." There is installed incorrectly Remove the water filter and reinstall. See "Water Supply Requirements." TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEM Off-taste, odor or gray color in ice may indicate that the water filtration system needs additional flushing. Flush the water system after installing and...
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... Use nonflammable cleaner. Flush the water system. Water has not been recently dispensed. Flushing the water system removes the air from the dispenser beyond installed. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The doors will not close completely The door is blocking the ice delivery chute. Clean gaskets and contact surfaces with soft cloth...
... Use nonflammable cleaner. Flush the water system. Water has not been recently dispensed. Flushing the water system removes the air from the dispenser beyond installed. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The doors will not close completely The door is blocking the ice delivery chute. Clean gaskets and contact surfaces with soft cloth...
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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. See "Refrigerator Leveling, Door Closing and Alignment." 36 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." Remove the base grille. 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.
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. See "Refrigerator Leveling, Door Closing and Alignment." 36 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." Remove the base grille. 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.