Whirlpool ET16AK Is the control set correctly?, Is the water shut-off valve turned completely on?

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•Is the control set correctly?

•Refer to “Set The Controls” section (Page 5).

•Is the water shut-off valve turned completely on?

•Turn valve on fully.

•Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?

•This filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly. First, check the filter installation instructions to ensure that the filter was installed correctly and is not clogged. If installation or clogging is not a problem, call a qualified person or a technician.

•OFF TASTE O R GREY C OLOR IN THE ICE

•Are the plumbing connections new, causing discolored, or off-flavored ice?

•Discard the first few batches of ice.

•Have the ice cubes been stored for too long?

•Throw old ice away and make a new supply.

•Has food in the refrigerator been wrapped properly?

•Refer to “Food Storage Guide” section (Pages 12 and 13).

•Do the freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned?

•Refer to “Cleaning Your Refrigerator” section (Pages 14 and 15).

•Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)?

•A filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.

• THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE TWO COMPARTMENTS IS WARM

The warmth is probably due to normal operation of the automatic exterior moisture control. If still concerned, call for service.

•TEMPERATUR E IS TOO WAR M

•Are the air vents blocked in either compartment? This prevents the movement of cold air from the freezer to the refrigerator.

•Remove any objects from in front of the air vents.

•Are the doors opened often?

•Be aware that the refrigerator will warm when this occurs. In order to keep the refrigerator cool, try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is removed. Refer to “Control Setting Troubleshooting Chart” section (Page 6).

•Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator or freezer?

•Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. It can take several hours for the refrigerator to return to the normal temperature. Refer to “Control Setting Troubleshooting Chart” section (Page 6).

•Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?

•Refer to “Set The Controls” section (Page 5).

Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Frost Refrigerator-Freezer–Model ET16AK

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Contents UseAndCare Co ntents Service Contacts21Rules for Safe Installa/on and Opera/on Safety FirstProper Disposal of Refrigerator Parts and FeaturesInstall IT Properly Installa/onTo properly install, do the following See Figure LevelitInstalla/onCon/nued Clean ITRemove Sales Labels To remove any remaining glue, do the followingPower Saving Control Using Your RefrigeratorControl Console SET the ControlsChange the Control Settings Using Your Refrigerator Con/nuedQuestions ? 800.632.2243Remove Crispers and Crisper Cover Move the Meat PAN and CoverAdjust the Refrigerator Shelves Remove and Adjust the Freezer ShelfChange the Light Bulb Energy Saving Tips Sounds YOU MAY HearPossible Sounds Probable Causes Movi NG Care Vacation C areOpti Onal Automatic ICE MAK ER ICE Cube TraysFood Storage Guide Storage CHART-MEATFresh, Prepackaged Meat. Store fresh meat Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged. Remove marketPackaging Frozen Foods. Store frozen foods on Food Storage Guide Con/nuedFreezing Meats Freezing Soups and Juices. Store on freezer doorCleaning Chart Cleaning Your RefrigeratorHow to Clean Part What to Use Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protectionPart What to Use How to Clean Cleaning Your RefrigeratorCon/nuedWhirlpool Corpora/on will not pay for the following Whirlpool Refrigerater WarrantyBefore CA Llin G for Assistance Troubleshoo/ngTroubleshoo/ng Con/nued Do the freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned? Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?Is the control set correctly? Is the water shut-off valve turned completely on?Is the room humid? Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator?Is food packaged correctly? Was a self-defrost cycle completed?If YOU have a Problem Service ContactsIf YOU Need a Ssistance Continental U.S 800.253.1301 Michigan 800.632.2243Making your world a lit tle easier
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ET16AK specifications

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