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... refrigerant technician in accordance with Federal and Local regulations. This is , tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you are not problems of Your Old Refrigerator WARNING Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your refrigerator, follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." WARNING...
... refrigerant technician in accordance with Federal and Local regulations. This is , tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you are not problems of Your Old Refrigerator WARNING Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your refrigerator, follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." WARNING...
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...cool either compartment more information. 30 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. Do not use an extension cord. PROBLEM The refrigerator will not operate POSSIBLE CAUSES Check electrical supply...outlet is power to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. Replace any blown fuses. Allow 24 hours following installation for more quickly. 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...
...cool either compartment more information. 30 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. Do not use an extension cord. PROBLEM The refrigerator will not operate POSSIBLE CAUSES Check electrical supply...outlet is power to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. Replace any blown fuses. Allow 24 hours following installation for more quickly. 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...
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... resume lighted task. Hissing/Dripping Flow of refrigerant, or flow 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...or outdoor temperature is level. The refrigerator door or freezer drawer Make sure the refrigerator is hot. The refrigerator control is normal. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The refrigerator seems noisy Below are opened , call for the refrigerator to run longer at lower, more energy efficient ...
... resume lighted task. Hissing/Dripping Flow of refrigerant, or flow 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...or outdoor temperature is level. The refrigerator door or freezer drawer Make sure the refrigerator is hot. The refrigerator control is normal. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The refrigerator seems noisy Below are opened , call for the refrigerator to run longer at lower, more energy efficient ...
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...pan Heard when the water valve opens and closes to a water line, turn OFF the ice maker. 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 normal.... 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...
...pan Heard when the water valve opens and closes to a water line, turn OFF the ice maker. 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 normal.... 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...
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..., qualified plumber. 33 Straighten the water source line. A kink in the line can decrease water pressure. See "Water Supply Requirements." 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... Ensure door seals are making full contact with a plastic utensil. The refrigerator has just been installed. 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 . shutoff valve is a kink in the...
..., qualified plumber. 33 Straighten the water source line. A kink in the line can decrease water pressure. See "Water Supply Requirements." 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... Ensure door seals are making full contact with a plastic utensil. The refrigerator has just been installed. 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 . shutoff valve is a kink in the...
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...at least every 6 months or when indicated. Odor from stored food has transferred Use airtight, moisture proof packaging to use copper tubing or Whirlpool supply other than recommended. There are minerals (such as sulfur) in A water filter may need to be replaced. There is a kink...a Connect the refrigerator to be clogged. Remove the water filter and operate dispenser. Straighten the water source line. 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. The refrigerator...
...at least every 6 months or when indicated. Odor from stored food has transferred Use airtight, moisture proof packaging to use copper tubing or Whirlpool supply other than recommended. There are minerals (such as sulfur) in A water filter may need to be replaced. There is a kink...a Connect the refrigerator to be clogged. Remove the water filter and operate dispenser. Straighten the water source line. 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. The refrigerator...
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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 dirty or sticky. The glass ... dispenser long enough. See "Water and Ice Dispensers." See "Water and Ice Dispensers." fully tightened. Discard the first glass of water may not be cool. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The doors will not close completely The door is blocking the ice delivery chute. the first few drops of water was recently...
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 dirty or sticky. The glass ... dispenser long enough. See "Water and Ice Dispensers." See "Water and Ice Dispensers." fully tightened. Discard the first glass of water may not be cool. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The doors will not close completely The door is blocking the ice delivery chute. the first few drops of water was recently...
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See "Refrigerator Leveling, Door Closing and Alignment." 36 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. 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."
See "Refrigerator Leveling, Door Closing and Alignment." 36 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. 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."