Whirlpool 8WRS21SNHW Health & Safety, Use & Care And Installation Manual page 18

ICE AND WATER
Water is leaking or dripping
from the dispenser
Water is leaking from the
back of the refrigerator
Water from the dispenser is
not cool enough (on some
models)
Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions
NOTE: After dispensing, a few additional drops of water are normal.
Glass was not held under the dispenser long enough - Hold the glass under the dispenser for
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2 to 3 seconds after releasing the dispenser pad/lever.
New installation, or water filter was recently installed or replaced - Air in the water lines
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causes the water dispenser to drip. Flush the water system to remove the air in the water lines.
See "Water and Ice Dispensers" in the User Instructions or User Guide.
Residual ice in the dispenser chute is melting - Make sure the ice chute is free of ice shavings
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or pieces.
Water line connections are not fully tightened - Make sure all connections are firmly tightened.
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See "Connect Water Supply" section.
NOTE: Water from the dispenser is chilled to 50°F (10°C).
New installation - Allow 24 hours after installation for the water supply to cool completely.
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Recently dispensed a large amount of water - Allow 24 hours for the new water supply to cool
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completely.
Water has not been recently dispensed - The first glass of water may not be cool. Discard the
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first glass of water dispensed.
Refrigerator is not connected to a cold water pipe - Make sure the refrigerator is connected to
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a cold water pipe. See "Water Supply Requirements" section.
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