If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from lIttIe things you can find and fix yourself wlthout tools of any kind
If your refrigerator will not operate:
l Is the electric cord plugged into a live circuit with
proper voltage’ [See page 4 )
l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit
breaker box?
l Is the Refrigerator Confrol ON’
2. If you need assistance?..
Call Whirlpool
and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Con-
sultants can Instruct you In how to obtain satisfactory
operation from your appliance or If service is neces-
sary, recommend a qualified service company In Your area
If there is a rattling or jingling noise or unfamiliar sounds:
l Is something on top or behind the refrigerator ma king
noise when the refrigerator IS running?
l New features on your new refrigerator make new
sounds. You may be hearing air flowing from the fans
timer clicks for the defrosting cycle, or defrost water
draining in the defrost pan
If your ice maker will not operate:
l Has the freezer had enough time fo get cold’ With a
new refrigerator this might take overnight
l Is the signal arm ON in the down position?
l Is the water valve turned on7 Is water geHing to the ice maker?
3.If YOUneed service?..
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If there is water in the defrost pan:
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If the lights are not working:
l Have you checked your home’s maln fuses or circuit breaker?
l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circull
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