Whirlpool WRF995FIFZ User Manual page 33

Troubleshooting
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product-help.
If you experience
Refrigerator Operation (cont.)
The motor seems to run
too much. (cont.)
The lights do not work.
Shelves with under-shelf
LEDs do not light up (on
some models).
Unusual Noise
To listen to normal refrigerator sounds, go to the Product Help/FAQ section of the brand website and search for "normal sounds."
Below are listed some normal sounds with explanations.
The refrigerator seems
noisy.
Sound of the compressor
running longer than
expected
Pulsating/Whirring
Popping
Hissing/Dripping
Vibration
Rattling/Banging
Sizzling
Water running/Gurgling
Buzzing and clicking
Possible Causes
The door(s) are opened too frequently
or for too long.
The refrigerator door or freezer draw-
er is ajar.
The refrigerator control is set too
cold.
The door or drawer gasket is dirty,
worn, or cracked.
Your refrigerator is equipped with
LED lighting which does not need to
be replaced.
Doors have been open longer than
10 minutes.
Shelf attachment points are not
fully engaged in the adjustable shelf
mounts.
Doors have been open longer than
10 minutes.
The compressor in your new
refrigerator regulates temperature
more ef ciently while using less
energy and operates quietly.
High-ef ciency compressor and fans
Fans/compressor adjusting to
optimize performance during normal
compressor operation
Contraction/expansion of inside
walls, especially during initial
cooldown
Flow of refrigerant in the compressor
The refrigerator may not be steady.
Movement of the water lines against
the refrigerator cabinet or of items
placed on top of the refrigerator
cabinet
Water dripping on the heater during
defrost cycle
May be heard when ice melts during
the Defrost cycle and water runs into
the drain pan
Heard when the water valve opens
and closes to dispense water and/or
ll the ice maker
Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open
the door less often.
Make sure the refrigerator is level. See "Door Closing and Door
Alignment" section. Keep food and containers from blocking
the door.
Adjust the refrigerator control to a less-cold setting until the
refrigerator temperature is as desired.
Clean or change the gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause
the refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
If there is power to the refrigerator and the lights do not
illuminate when a door or drawer is opened, call for service
or assistance.
Close the doors and drawer to reset and open to resume
lighted task.
Check that the rear shelf attachment points are completely
seated into the adjustable mount upper face.
Close the doors and drawer to reset and open to resume
lighted task.
Due to this reduction in operating noise, you may notice
unfamiliar noises that are normal.
Larger, more-ef cient refrigerators run longer at lower, more
energy ef cient speeds.
This is normal.
This is normal.
This is normal.
Adjust the leveling screws and lower the leveling foot rmly
against the oor. See "Door Closing and Door Alignment"
section.
Move excess water line away from the refrigerator cabinet or
fasten excess tubing to the cabinet. See "Connecting the Water"
section or remove items from the top of the refrigerator.
This is normal.
This is normal.
If the refrigerator is connected to a water line, this is normal. If
the refrigerator is not connected to a water line, turn off the ice
maker.
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