Defrosting And Cleaning The Refrigerated Compartment; Troubleshooting - Whirlpool WHKM-D10 Series Use & Care Manual

Defrosting and Cleaning the Refrigerated Compartment

Defrost and clean the refrigerated compartment when ice
becomes ³⁄₈" (1 cm) thick. In high humidity areas, the refrigerated
compartment may need to be cleaned and defrosted more
frequently.
Defrosting
1. Unplug water cooler.
2. Remove all food and the shelf from the refrigerated
compartment. Store the food in another refrigerator or a
cooler with ice.
3. Place a pan filled with hot water in the refrigerated
compartment and leave the door open to speed melting.
NOTE: Do not use any type of scraper to remove ice from the
refrigerator compartment.
4. Using a towel or sponge, wipe the water from the refrigerated
compartment walls.
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Cooler does not heat or chill water
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Is the Power button selected?
Check to see if the green light is on.
Are the Hot water and/or Cold water buttons selected (on
models WHKM-D10 and WHKM-D20)?
Check to see if the power button light is flashing. If flashing,
power is off. Turn on.
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Cleaning
1. Hand wash, rinse and dry the interior walls of the refrigerated
compartment. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild
detergent in warm water.
2. Replace the shelf.
3. Plug in water cooler.
4. Allow the refrigerated compartment to cool completely before
storing food.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Water cooler leaks on the outside (by the top)
Use two or more people to move and install bottles.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Is the water bottle cracked?
A crack in the water bottle may be invisible to the naked eye.
Replace bottle.
Water cooler leaks on the floor
Is the drain plug installed and tightened?
Check drain plug and tighten. See "Cleaning" in "Water
Cooler Care."
Water is not cold enough
Is the cold temperature set at the correct temperature?
The cold water temperature select is located on the front of
the water cooler. Water should be 41°F to 54°F (5°C to 12°C)*.
Adjust Variable Temperature Selector (on models WHKM-
D20, WHKM-D30, and WHKM-D40). See "Operating the
Water Cooler" in "Water Cooler Use."
No water comes out of cooler
The reservoir may be empty.
Ice may have built up inside the reservoir.
Raise the water temperature, located on the front of the
cooler.
*
Tested in environmental chambers at 77°F (25°C).
(model WHKM-D30 only)
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window
sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers
containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior
and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels,
scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tool.
To help remove odors, you can wash the interior walls
with a solution of baking soda and warm water (2 tbs to
1 qt [26 g to 0.95 L]).
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard