Whirlpool RT14ECRE, RT14DKXE warranty Troubleshooting, Problem Check the Following

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Troubleshooting

Listed in the chart below are the most common problems consumers run into with their refrigerator. Please read through this chart before calling for service. It could save you the cost of a service call.

PROBLEM

CHECK THE FOLLOWING

 

 

 

 

 

Your

refrigerator

Is the power supply cord firmly

plugged

into a live

circuit

with

proper

will

not operate

voltage?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?

 

 

 

 

Is the Refrigerator Control set to the OFF position?

 

 

 

The

lights do

Is the power supply cord firmly

plugged

into a live

circuit

with

proper

not

work

voltage?

 

 

 

 

 

Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?

The ice maker does not work

You hear unfamil- lar sounds or

arattling/ jlngling noise

There is water in the defrost pan

The motor seems to run too much

Is a bulb burned out?

Is the freezer cold enough to make ice? It could take overnight for the freezer to reach the proper temperature.

Is the ON/OFF lever in the ON (down) position? (See page 12.)

Is the water valve turned on?

Does the water line have a clog or leak?

Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator?

Some new sounds are normal. See “Understanding the sounds you may hear” on page 13.

This is normal on hot, muggy days. Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow.

Are the condenser coils dirtv?

Has the door been opened often? Has a larae amount of food been added at one time? The motor naturally run: longer if these things happen.

Is the room hot? If the room is too warm, the motor runs longer to keep the unit cool.

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Contents UseAndCare Table of Contents Refrigerator Safety Your safety is important to usHelp us help you Parts And Features Control PanelModel RT14ECRE Model RT14DKXE Cleaning your refrigerator Before Using Your RefrigeratorCleaning it before use Removing packaging materialsPlugging it Leveling it Installing it properlySetting the controls Using Your RefrigeratorTemperature controls Power Saving ControlChanging the control SettingsRemoving the trivet Model RtiqecreUsing the ice cube trays Adjusting the refrigerator shelvesRemoving the crisper and cover Model RTl4DKXESolving common ice maker problems Using the optional automatic ice makerProblem Possible CAUSE/SOLUTIONUnderstanding the sounds you may hear Changing the light bulbSlight hum, soft hiss Clicking or snapping soundsReversing the door swing Saving energyIce maker sounds Running soundsCaring For Your Refrigerator HOW to CleanPart What to USECoils Care Vacation and movingShort vacations Long vacationsQuestions? Power interruptionsStoring fresh food Food Storage GuideStoring frozen food PackagingFreezing Problem Check the Following TroubleshootingIf you need service’ Requesting Assistance Or ServiceIf you need FSP Replacement parts If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedIndex Length of Warranty WE will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR Full FIVE-YEARWE will not PAY for