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The door is difficult to open
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use non ammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or re.
Gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact surfaces
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with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth.
Temperature and Moisture
Temperature is too warm
New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the
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refrigerator to cool completely.
Door opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter
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refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep door fully
closed.
Large load of food added? Allow several hours for
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refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
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Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in 24
hours. See "Using the Controls."
There is interior moisture buildup
NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.
Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.
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Door opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter
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refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep door fully
closed.
Ice and Water
The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice
Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply
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shut-off valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water
supply and turn water shut-off valve fully open.
Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
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water flow. Straighten the water source line.
Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shut-off arm or switch
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(depending on model) is in the On position.
New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation
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for ice production to begin. Allow 3 days to completely fill the
ice container.
Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for
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ice maker to produce more ice.
Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm? Remove
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ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
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your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure.
See "Water Supply Requirements."
The ice cubes are hollow or small
NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure.
Water shut-off valve not fully open? Turn the water shut-off
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valve fully open.
Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
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water flow. Straighten the water source line.
Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
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your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure.
See "Water Supply Requirements."
Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a
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licensed, qualified plumber.
Off-taste, odor, or gray color in the ice
New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections
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can cause discolored or off-flavored ice.
Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow 24
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hours for ice maker to make new ice.
Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof
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packaging to store food.
Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water
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filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are available for your refrigerator.
To order, contact us and ask for the part number.
In the U.S.A., visit our webpage www.whirlpool.com/
accessories or call 1-800-901-2042.
In Canada, visit our webpage www.whirlpoolparts.ca or call
1-800-807-6777.
Affresh
Stainless Steel Cleaner:
®
In U.S.A., order Part #W10355016
In Canada, order Part #W10355016B
Affresh
Stainless Steel Wipes:
®
In U.S.A., order Part #W10355049
In Canada, order Part #W10355049B
Affresh
Kitchen & Appliance Cleaner:
®
In U.S.A., order Part #W10355010
In Canada, order Part #W10355010B
Reversibility Kit:
Order Part #W10395148
Ice Maker Kit for Easy Connect Products (ice maker ready):
Order Part #ECKMFEZ2
Ice Maker Kit for Field Installable products:
Order Part #3ECKMF87
NOTE: New hose-sets are to be used and old hose-sets should
not be reused.
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