Temperature And Moisture - Whirlpool FRENCH DOOR BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR Use & Care Manual

PROBLEM
Vibration
Rattling/Banging
Sizzling
Water running/Gurgling
Buzzing and Clicking
Repetitive Clicking
Creaking/Cracking/Grinding
Clatter

Temperature and Moisture

PROBLEM
Temperature is too warm
Temperature is too cold in
the refrigerator/crisper
Temperature is too cold in
the pantry drawers
POSSIBLE CAUSES
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 fill the ice maker.
Dual evaporator valve regulating the cooling operation
May be heard as ice is being ejected from the ice maker
mold
May be heard when the ice falls into the ice storage bin
POSSIBLE CAUSES
The refrigerator has just been
installed.
Cooling is turned off.
The controls are not set correctly for
the surrounding conditions.
The door(s) are opened often or not
closed completely.
A large load of food was recently
added.
The refrigerator air vent(s) are blocked. If the air vent located in the top, left, rear corner of the
The controls are not set correctly for
the surrounding conditions.
The ice storage bin is not in the
correct position.
The control is not set correctly for the
items stored in drawer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SOLUTIONS
Adjust the leveling screws and lower
the leveling foot firmly against the
floor. See "Door Closing and Door
Alignment."
Move excess water line away from the
refrigerator cabinet or fasten excess
tubing to the cabinet. See
"Connecting the Water," 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.
You may hear rapid repetitive clicking
sounds as the unit switches from
cooling one compartment to cooling
the other. This sound is normal.
This is normal.
This is normal.
SOLUTIONS
Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to
cool completely.
Turn on cooling. See "Using the Control(s)."
Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check the temperature in
24 hours. See "Using the Control(s)."
Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings
and keep doors fully closed.
Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal
temperature.
refrigerator compartment is blocked by items placed directly
in front of it, the refrigerator will get too cold. Move items
away from the air vent.
Adjust the controls a setting warmer. Check the temperature
in 24 hours. See "Using the Control(s)."
See "Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin."
Adjust the temperature setting. See "Temperature Controlled
Drawer" in the "Refrigerator Features" section.
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