Whirlpool 3XARG457WP03 Repair Manual - Page 5
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Periodically clean the refngerator
and freezer compartments
with a sponge dampened in a solution of lukewarm water and
vinegar. Rinse and dry carefully. Never use detergents or abra-
sives.
Clean the outside
with
a sponge
dampened
in
lukewarm water. Dry with a soft cloth. Periodically clean the
defrost pan (Fig. 11) proceeding as follows:
- remove the base grille;
- to remove the defrost pan B, lift it;
- wash the defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent;
- rinse and dry;
- replace the defrost pan with the notched corner to the rear;
- make sure that the defrost drain tube is pointing into the pan;
- replace the base grill.
Attention:
The refrigeration system tubes are located near the
defrost pan and can become hot. Remove and install the defrost
pan carefully. Periodically clean the condenser with a vacuum
cleaner.
VACATIONS
Short vacations
There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from the mains
supply if you will be away for less than two weeks.
Use up perishable food, freeze other items.
1, Turn off your ice maker.
2. Shut off the water supply to the ice maker.
3. Empty the ice bin.
Long vacations
Remove all the food if you are going away for more than a
month. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least a
day before. When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice
maker. Make sure all the ice cubes are dispensed out of the
mechanism. Unplug the refrigerator
and clean it... rinse well
and dry. Leave the doors open far enough for the air to get in.
This will keep odour and mold from building up.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
You can help your refrigerator to use less electricity:
- Check the door gaskets. Level the appliance to be sure of a
good seal.
- Clean the condenser regularly.
- Open the door as few times as possible. Close the door as
soon as food is removed.
- Fill the refrigerator but do not overcrowd it, leave arr circula-
te inside.
- It is waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and feezer to
temperatures colder than they need to be.
- Make sure that your refrigerator
is not near a heat source
such as a range, water heater, furnace, radiator or in direct
sunlight.
DOOR REVERSIBILITY
The appliance is designed for door reversibility (see separate
Instructions).
SERVICE
(Fig. 13)
Before calling for Service...
Performance problems often result from little things you can
find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
If your refrigerator
will not operate:
- Is the electric cord plugged into a live circuit with proper vol-
tage? (see Fig. 4)
- Have you checked your home's main fuses?
If there are noises or vibrations:
Most of the sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor,
walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder.
The following
describes the kinds of sounds that might be
new to you, and what may be making them.
- Slight hum
You may hear the appliance's
fan motor and moving air.
- Clicking sounds
The thermostat
makes a definite
click when the appliance
stops running.
It also makes a sound when the appliance starts.
The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts and
stops.
- Water sounds
When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear gurgling in
the tubing for a few minutes after it stops. You may also hear
the defrost water running into the defrost water pan.
- Ice maker sounds (optional)
If your refrigerator
has an ice maker, you may hear buzzing
(from the water valve), trickling water and the clatter of the
ice dumped into the bin.
- If your ice maker will not operate:
- Has the freezer had enough time to get cold? With a new re-
frigerator, this might take overnight.
- Is the signal arm in the down positron?
- Is the water valve turned on? Is water getting to ice maker?
If there is water in the defrost
pan:
- This is normal in hot, muggy weather. The pan can even be
half full. Make sure the refrigerator
is level so that the pan
does not overflow.
If the light does not work:
- Have you checked your home's main fuses?
- Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the
proper voltage?
If a bulb is burned out:
1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.
2. Reach behind the control console to find the bulb.
3. Remove the bulb (Fig. 12).
4. Replace with a same type bulb (available
by our Service
Centers only).
If the motor
seems to run too much:
- Is the condenser free of dust and lint?
- On hot days, or if the room is warm, the motor naturally
runs longer.
- If the door has been opened a lot, or if a large amount of
food has been put in, the motor will run longer to cool down
the interior.
Remember:
Motor running time depends on different things: number of
door openings,
amount of food stored, temperature
of the
room, setting of the temperature
controls.
If you have followed the above checks and your appliance still
does not work properly, get in touch with the Service Division.
State clearly what is wrong and the type and serial number of
your appliance (these data are on the rating plate).
To replace the mains cable:
Ask our Service Centers for replacement mains cable.