Whirlpool ER8AHKXRL00 Use & Care Manual page 12

Temperature is too warm
• New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
• Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
closed.
• Large load of food added? Allow several hours for
refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
• Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in
24 hours, See "Using the Controls,"
There is interior moisture buildup
NOTE: Some moisture build-up is normal,
• Humid room? Contributes to moisture build-up.
• Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
closed.
The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice
• Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply
shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water
supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open,
• Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
water flow. Straighten the water source line,
• Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch
(depending on model) is in the ON position.
• New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation
for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice
production,
• Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for
ice maker to produce more ice.
• Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm?
Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
• Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
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 shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff
valve fully open.
• Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
water flow, Straighten the water source line,
• Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure.
See "Water Supply Requirements."
• Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a
licensed, qualified plumber.
Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice
• New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections
can cause discolored or off-flavored ice.
• Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow
24 hours for ice maker to make new ice.
• Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof
packaging to store food.
• Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water
filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
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