Power Interruptions; Troubleshooting - Whirlpool EL1WSRXLQ0 Use & Care Manual

4. Empty water from the defrost pan.
5. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them
together so they don't shift and rattle during the move.
7. Raise the leveling legs so they don't scrape the floor. See the
"Adjust the Door Closing" section.
8. Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the refrigerator
cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and see
the "Refrigerator Installation" section for proper installation.

Power Interruptions

If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both refrigerator
doors closed to help food stay cold and frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the
following:
Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
Place 2 lbs. (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic
foot (28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for
two to four days.
If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or
can perishable food at once.
REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled
one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of
baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be
refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the
cost of an unnecessary service call.
Your refrigerator will not operate
Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped? Replace
the fuse or reset the circuit.
Is the Refrigerator Control turned to the OFF position?
See "Using the Control."
Is the refrigerator defrosting? Check to see if the
semiautomatic defrost cycle is running. See "Defrost and
Clean the Freezer." Your refrigerator will reset itself after the
cycle ends.
The lights do not work
Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
Is a light bulb loose in the socket? Turn the refrigerator
control to OFF. Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical
supply. Gently remove the bulb and reinsert. Then reconnect
the refrigerator to the electrical supply and reset the
refrigerator control.
Has a light bulb burned out? Replace with an appliance
bulb of the same wattage, size, and shape. See "Change the
Light Bulb."
There is water in the interior defrost tray or defrost drain
pan
Is the interior defrost tray clogged? Clean the interior
defrost tray. See "Clean the Refrigerator."
Has the semiautomatic defrost cycle been used? The
water will evaporate. It is normal for water to flow into the
defrost pan.
Is it more humid than normal? Expect that the water in the
defrost pan will take longer to evaporate. This is normal when
it is hot or humid.
The motor seems to run too much
Is the room temperature hotter than normal? Expect the
motor to run longer under warm conditions. At normal room
temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of
the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even
more of the time.
Has a large amount of food just been added to the
refrigerator? Adding a large amount of food warms the
refrigerator. It is normal for the motor to run longer in order to
cool the refrigerator back down. See "Refrigerator Features."
Are the doors opened often? Expect the motor to run longer
when this occurs. In order to conserve energy, try to get
everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food
organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as soon as
the food is removed.
Is the control set correctly for the surrounding
conditions? See "Using the Control."
Are the doors closed completely? Push the doors firmly
shut. If they will not shut all the way, see "The doors will not
close completely" later in this section.
Are the condenser coils dirty? This prevents air transfer and
makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. See
"Cleaning."
The refrigerator seems to make too much noise
The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator. See
"Normal Sounds."
Temperature is too warm
Are the shelves covered with towels or plastic? This
prevents the movement of cold air inside the refrigerator. See
"Ensuring Proper Air Circulation."
Are the door(s) opened often? Be aware that the refrigerator
will warm when this occurs. In order to keep the refrigerator
cool, try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at
once, keep food organized so it is easy to find, and close the
door as soon as the food is removed.
Has a large amount of food just been added to the
refrigerator or freezer? Adding a large amount of food
warms the refrigerator. It can take several hours for the
refrigerator to return to the normal temperature.
Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding
conditions? See "Using the Control."
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