Whirlpool 2318584 Refrigerator Use & Care Manual - Page 9

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Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

The refrigerator will not operate

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is

working.

Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace

the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues,

call an electrician.

Are controls on? Make sure the refrigerator controls are on.

See "Using the Controls."

New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the

refrigerator to cool completely.

NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting

will not cool either compartment more quickly.

The motor seems to run too much

Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its

high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even

longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors are

opened often, or if the doors have been left open.

The refrigerator is noisy

Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this

reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new

refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are

listed some normal sounds with an explanation.

Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice

maker

Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize

performance

TROUBLESHOOTING

Refrigerator Operation

Rattling - flow of refrigerant, water line, or from items placed

on top of the refrigerator

Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during

defrost cycle

Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially

during initial cool-down

Water running - may be heard when water melts during the

defrost cycle and runs into the drain pan

Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from the

ice maker mold.

The doors will not close completely

Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.

Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct

position.

The doors are difficult to open

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets with mild soap

and warm water.

The lights do not work

Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See

"Changing the Light Bulbs."

Is the dispenser light set to ON? The dispenser light will

operate only when the levers are pressed. If you want the

dispenser light to stay on continuously, set the dispenser light

to ON, or NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO. See "Water and Ice

Dispensers."

Is the dispenser light set to NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO? If the

dispenser is set to the NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO mode, be sure

the dispenser light sensor is not blocked. See "Water and Ice

Dispensers."

WARNING

Explosion Hazard