Doors - Whirlpool Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
The ice dispenser jams Crushed ice is blocking the ice delivery
while dispensing chute.
crushed ice
Water is leaking or The glass was not held under the
dripping from the dispenser long enough.
dispenser system
NOTE: A few drops of
water after dispensing is
normal.
Water continues to drip The refrigerator has just been installed.
from the dispenser
beyond the first few
drops.
The water filter was recently installed or
replaced.
Water is leaking from The water line connections were not fully
the back of the tightened.
refrigerator
Recently removed the doors and did not
fully tighten water line connection
Water from the Water from the dispenser is chilled to
dispenser is warm 50°F (10°C).
The refrigerator has just been installed.
A large amount of water was recently
dispensed.
Water has not been recently dispensed.
The refrigerator is not connected to a cold
water pipe.

Doors

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PROBLEM
The doors will not close
completely
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WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
The door is blocked open.
A bin or shelf is in the way.
Recently installed
SOLUTIONS
Switch from crushed ice to cubed ice to clear the ice
dispenser. Then switch back to crushed ice.
Hold the glass under the dispenser 2 to 3 seconds after
releasing the dispenser lever.
Flushing the water system removes the air from the lines
which causes the water dispenser to drip. Flush the water
system. See "Water and Ice Dispensers."
Flushing the water system removes the air from the lines
which causes the water dispenser to drip. Flush the water
system. See "Water and Ice Dispensers."
See "Connecting the Water."
See "Refrigerator Doors and Drawer."
This is normal.
Allow 24 hours after installation for the water supply to cool
completely.
Allow 3 hours for the water supply to cool completely.
The first glass of water may not be cool. Discard the first
glass of water dispensed.
Make sure the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe.
See "Water Supply Requirements."
SOLUTIONS
Move food packages away from door.
Push bin or shelf back into the correct position.
Remove all packaging materials.