Accessories - Whirlpool REFRIGERATOR User Instructions

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If you experience
Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions
The door will not
The door is blocked open - Move food packages away from door. Push bin or shelf back into the correct
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close completely
position. Make sure the crisper cover is fully pushed in, so that the back rests on the supports.
The door is
Gaskets are dirty or sticky - Clean gaskets and contact surfaces with mild soap and warm water. Rinse
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difficult to open
and dry with soft cloth.
Temperature is
New Installation - Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely.
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too warm
Door(s) opened often or not closed completely - Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door
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openings and keep doors fully closed.
A large amount of warm food has been recently added - Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to
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normal temperature.
Check that the Temperature Control(s) are set correctly for the surrounding conditions - Adjust the
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controls to one setting colder. Check temperature in 24 hours. See "Using the Control(s)."
There is interior
Humid room - Contributes to moisture buildup in the refrigerator.
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moisture buildup
Door(s) opened often or not closed completely - Allows humid air to enter the refrigerator. Minimize door
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NOTE: Some
openings and keep door fully closed.
moisture buildup is
normal.
The ice maker is
The ice maker is not connected to a water supply - Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water
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not producing ice
shutoff valve fully open.
or not enough ice
A kink in the line can reduce water flow - Straighten the water source line.
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(on some models)
Ice maker is not turned on - Make sure the ice maker wire shutoff arm or switch (depending on model) is
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in the ON position.
New installation - Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to begin. Wait 3 days for full
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ice production.
Large amount of ice recently removed - Allow sufficient time for ice maker to produce more ice.
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Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm - Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
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A reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply can decrease water
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pressure - See "Water Supply Requirements."
The ice cubes are
The water valve is not completely open - Turn the water shutoff valve fully open.
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hollow or small
A kink in the line can reduce water flow - Straighten the water source line.
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(on some models)
A reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply can decrease water
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NOTE: This is an
pressure - See "Water Supply Requirements."
indication of low
water pressure.
If questions regarding water pressure remain, call a licensed, qualified plumber.
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Off-taste, odor or
New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice - Discard the ice and wash the ice
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gray color in the
storage bin. Allow 24 hours for the ice maker to make new ice, and discard the first 3 batches of ice
ice (on some
produced.
models)
Ice stored too long can develop an off-taste - Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow 24 hours for ice maker to
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make new ice.
Food odor transferring to ice - Use airtight, moisture proof packaging to store food.
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There are minerals (such as sulfur) in the water - A water filter may need to be installed to remove the
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minerals.
The following accessories are available for your refrigerator. To
order, contact us and ask for the Part Number.
In the U.S.A., visit our webpage www.whirlpool.com/
accessories or call 1-800-901-2042.
In Canada, visit our webpage www.whirlpoolparts.ca
or call 1-800-807-6777.
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ACCESSORIES

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In U.S.A., order Part #W10355016
In Canada, order Part #W10355016B
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In U.S.A., order Part #W10355049
In Canada, order Part #W10355049B
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In U.S.A., order Part #W10355010
In Canada, order Part #W10355010B
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