Whirlpool W10487790A warranty Troubleshooting, Refrigerator Operation, Motor seems to run too much

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Refrigerator Operation

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 refrigerator 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 seems 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

■Clicking/Snapping - valves opening or closing

■Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance

■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 ice melts during the defrost cycle and water 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

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

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 refrigerator rocks and is not stable

■What do I do if the refrigerator rocks and is not stable? To stabilize the refrigerator, remove the base grille and lower the leveling feet until they touch the floor. See the “Door Removal” instructions, either in the User Instructions or the separate instruction sheet provided with your refrigerator.

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 OFF? On some models, the dispenser light will operate only when a dispenser lever/pad is pressed. If you want the dispenser light to stay on continuously, set the dispenser light to ON, or (on some models) NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO or HALF or DIM. See “Water and Ice Dispensers.”

■Is the dispenser light set to NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO? On some models, 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.”

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Contents Refrigerator User Instructions Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer Refrigerator SafetyRefrigerator USE Install Air FilterInstall Produce Preserver Replacing the Produce Preserver on some models Using theControlsInstalling the Produce Preserver on some models Door Ajar Alarm Adjusting the ControlsCondition Temperature Adjustment Additional Features Fast IceWater and Ice Dispensers ConvertibleDrawer Temperature ControlCrisper Humidity Control Chilled Door BinWater Dispenser Units Default Minimum MaximumTo Dispense Water Standard To Dispense Water Measured FillTurning the Ice Maker On/Off Ice Maker and Storage BinTo Dispense Ice Water Filter Status Light Water Filtration SystemRemoving and Replacing Ice Storage Bin Changing the Light Bulbs CleaningTo Clean Your Refrigerator Refrigerator CareRefrigerator seems noisy TroubleshootingRefrigerator Operation Motor seems to run too muchIceand Water Temperature and MoistureTemperature is too warm Accessories Water Filtration System Performance Data SheetDisclaimer of Implied Warranties Limited WarrantyItems Excluded from Warranty This limited warranty does not coverSeguridad DEL Refrigerador Instrucciones Para EL Usuario DEL RefrigeradorCómo instalar el filtro de aire en algunos modelos USO DE SU RefrigeradorInstalación del filtro de aire en algunosmodelos Antes de tirar su viejo refrigerador o congeladorSensibilidad Ritmo Al etileno De producción De etileno En los modelos con muescasEn los modelos sin muescas Reemplazo del filtro de aireImportante Uso de los controlesInstalación del indicador de estado en algunos modelos Cómo ajustar los controlesCaracterísticas adicionales Fast Ice Hielo rápido Alarma de puerta entreabiertaCondición Regulación DE LA Temperatura Encendido/Apagado del enfriamientoNotas Depósito enfriador de la puertaDespachadores de agua y hielo Unidades Prefijado Mínimo Máximo Para despachar agua estándarPara despachar agua Llenado medido El despachador de aguaEl bloqueo del despachador Para despachar hieloEl despachador de hielo La luz del despachadorEstilo Fábrica dehielo y depósito en algunos modelosPara encender y apagar la fábrica de hielo Cómo quitar y volver a colocar el depósito de hieloLuz de estado del filtro de agua Sistema de filtración de aguaLimpieza Para limpiar su refrigeradorFuncionamiento delrefrigerador Solución DE ProblemasCómo cambiar los focos Es difícil abrir las puertas Temperatura y humedadHielo y agua Accesorios Sistema de filtración de agua Hoja DE Datos DEL RendimientoEsta garantía limitada no cubre Whirlpool CorporationGarantía Limitada Exclusiones DE LA GarantíaWhirlpool Brand Home Appliances Sécurité DU Réfrigérateur Instructions Dutilisation DU RéfrigérateurAvant de jeter votre vieux réfrigérateur ou congélateur Installation du filtre à air surcertainsmodèlesInstallation du filtre à air sur certains modèles Utilisation DU RéfrigérateurModèles sans encoches Installer le sachet de conservation Pour produits fraisRemplacement du filtre à air Modèles avec encochesAjustement des commandes Utilisation des commandesInstallation du témoin lumineux sur certains modèles Caractéristiques supplémentaires Fast Ice glace rapides Alarme de porte entrouverteCondition Ajustement DE LA Température Refroidissement On/Off marche/arrêtRemarques Commande de température dans Le tiroir convertibleCompartiment fraîcheur dans la porte Distributeurs d’eauet de glaçonsLe distributeur deau Distribution deau standardDistribution deau remplissage mesuré Calibration du remplissage mesuréLa lampe du distributeur Distribution de glaceLe distributeur de glaçons Le verrouillage du distributeur Pour retirer et réinstaller le bac à glaçonsMachine à glaçons et bac dentreposage Mise en marche/arrêt de la machine à glaçonsTémoin lumineux de létat du filtre à eau Remplacement du filtre à eauSystème de filtrationde leau Nettoyage de votre réfrigérateur Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairageEntretien DU Réfrigérateur NettoyageFonctionnement du réfrigérateur DépannageLe réfrigérateur bascule et n’est pas stable Température et humiditéGlaçons et eau Filtre à air AccessoiresLingettes pour acier inoxydable affresh† Filtre à eauSystème de filtration d’eau Feuille DE Données SUR LA PerformanceLa présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas Garantie DE Gros Appareil Ménager Whirlpool CorporationGarantie Limitée Éléments Exclus DE LA GarantieTous droits réservés W10487790A EN/FR PN W10487789A
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