Whirlpool ET16AK manual Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator?, Is the room humid?

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•THER E IS INTE RIOR MOISTURE BUILD<UP

•Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator?

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

•Are the doors opened often?

•To avoid humidity buildup, try to get everything that 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. (When the door is opened, humidity from the room air enters the refrigerator. The more often the door is opened, the faster humidity builds up, especially when the room itself is very humid. Refer to “Control Setting Troubleshooting Chart” section (Page 6).

•Is the room humid?

•It is normal for moisture to build up inside the refrigerator when the room air is humid.

•Is food packaged correctly?

•Check that all food is securely wrapped. Wipe off damp food containers before placing in the refrigerator. Refer to “Food Storage Guide” section (Pages 12 and 13).

•Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?

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

•Was a self-defrost cycle completed?

•It is normal for droplets to form on the back wall after the refrigerator self-defrosts.

•DOORS ARE DIFFI CULT TO OPEN

•Are the gaskets dirty or sticky?

•Clean gaskets and the surface that they touch. Rub a thin coat of paraffin wax on the gaskets following cleaning.

•THE DOORS WI LL NOT CLO SE COMPLETEL Y

•Are food packages blocking the door open?

•Rearrange containers so that they fit more tightly and take up less space.

•Is the ice bin out of position?

•Push the ice bin in all the way.

•Are the crisper cover, pans, shelves, bins, or baskets out of position?

•Put the crisper cover and all pans, shelves, bins, and baskets back into their correct positions. Refer to “Remove Crispers and Crisper Cover” section (Page 7).

•Are the gaskets sticking?

•Clean gaskets and the surface that they touch. Rub a thin coat of paraffin wax on the gaskets following cleaning.

•Does the refrigerator wobble or seem unstable?

•Level the refrigerator. Refer to “Installation” section (Page 3).

•Were the doors removed during product installation and not properly replaced?

•Call a qualified service technician.

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

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Contents UseAndCare Service Contacts21 Co ntentsSafety First Rules for Safe Installa/on and Opera/onParts and Features Proper Disposal of RefrigeratorTo properly install, do the following See Figure Installa/onInstall IT Properly LevelitRemove Sales Labels Clean ITInstalla/onCon/nued To remove any remaining glue, do the followingControl Console Using Your RefrigeratorPower Saving Control SET the ControlsQuestions ? Using Your Refrigerator Con/nuedChange the Control Settings 800.632.2243Move the Meat PAN and Cover Remove Crispers and Crisper CoverRemove and Adjust the Freezer Shelf Adjust the Refrigerator ShelvesChange the Light Bulb Sounds YOU MAY Hear Energy Saving TipsPossible Sounds Probable Causes Vacation C are Movi NG CareICE Cube Trays Opti Onal Automatic ICE MAK ERFresh, Prepackaged Meat. Store fresh meat Storage CHART-MEATFood Storage Guide Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged. Remove marketFreezing Meats Food Storage Guide Con/nuedPackaging Frozen Foods. Store frozen foods on Freezing Soups and Juices. Store on freezer doorHow to Clean Part What to Use Cleaning Your RefrigeratorCleaning Chart Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protectionCleaning Your RefrigeratorCon/nued Part What to Use How to CleanWhirlpool Refrigerater Warranty Whirlpool Corpora/on will not pay for the followingTroubleshoo/ng Before CA Llin G for AssistanceTroubleshoo/ng Con/nued Is the control set correctly? Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?Do the freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned? Is the water shut-off valve turned completely on?Is food packaged correctly? Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator?Is the room humid? Was a self-defrost cycle completed?If YOU Need a Ssistance Service ContactsIf YOU have a Problem 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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