Whirlpool W10162459A, W10162458A Temperature and Moisture, Iceand Water, Temperature is too warm

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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? The dispenser light will operate only when the levers are pressed. If you want the dispenser light to stay on continuously, set the dispenser light to ON, or NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO or HALF or DIM. See “Water and Ice Dispensers.”

■Is the dispenser light set to NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO? 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.”

Temperature and Moisture

Temperature is too warm

■New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely.

■Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed.

■Large load of food added? Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal temperature.

■Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions? Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in 24 hours. See “Using the Controls.”

There is interior moisture buildup

NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.

■Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.

■Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed.

Iceand Water

The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice

■Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.

■Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line.

■Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch (depending on model) is in the ON position.

■New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice production.

■Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice.

■Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm? Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.

■Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. See “Water Supply Requirements” in either the Installation Instruction booklet or the Use and Care Guide.

The ice cubes are hollow or small

NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure.

■Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff valve fully open.

■Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line.

■Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. See “Water Supply Requirements.”

■Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice

■New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice.

■Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow 24 hours for ice maker to make new ice.

■Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof packaging to store food.

■Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.

■Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration system needs additional flushing.

The ice dispenser will not operate properly

■Freezer door closed completely? Close the door firmly. If it does not close completely, see “The doors will not close completely.”

■Ice bin installed correctly? Be sure the ice bin is firmly in position.

■New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice production.

■Ice stuck in the delivery chute? Use a plastic utensil to clear the delivery chute.

■Has the wrong ice been added to the bin? Use only cubes produced by the current ice maker.

■Has the ice melted around the auger (metal spiral) in the ice bin? Empty the ice container. Use warm water to melt the ice if necessary.

WARNING

Cut Hazard

Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice.

Failure to do so can result in cuts.

■Is the ice dispenser stalling while dispensing “crushed” ice? Change the ice button from “crushed” to “cubed.” If cubed ice dispenses correctly, depress the button for “crushed” ice and begin dispensing again.

■Has the dispenser arm been held in too long? Ice will stop dispensing when the arm is held in too long. Wait 3 minutes for dispenser motor to reset before using again.

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Contents Refrigerator Safety Refrigerator User InstructionsInstallation Instructions Unpack the RefrigeratorBefore You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer LocationRequirements Electrical RequirementsWater Supply Requirements Recommended Grounding MethodConnect Water Supply Reverse Osmosis Water SupplyStyle Using theControls Temperature Control Adjustment and Cooling On/OffRefrigerator USE Adjusting the Controls Condition Temperature AdjustmentAdditional Features Fast Cool & Fast Ice Refrigerator ControlsConvertibleDrawer Temperature Control Crisper Humidity ControlChilled Door Bin Water and Ice DispensersTo Dispense Water Standard To Dispense Water Measured FillIce Maker and Storage Bin To Dispense IceCleaning To Clean Your RefrigeratorRefrigerator Care Water Filtration SystemTroubleshooting Refrigerator OperationMotor seems to run too much Refrigerator is noisyTemperature and Moisture Temperature is too warmIceand Water Accessories Stainless Steel Cleaner and PolishWater dispenser will not operate properly Recently dispensed large amount of water? Allow 24 hoursPerformance Data Sheets Application Guidelines/Water Supply ParametersBase Grille Water Filtration System Limited Warranty Items Excluded from WarrantyThis limited warranty does not cover Disclaimer of Implied Warranties Limitation of RemediesSécurité DU Réfrigérateur RéfrigérateurInstructions Dinstallation Exigences demplacementDéballagedu réfrigérateur Avant de jeter votre vieux réfrigérateur ou congélateurMéthode recommandée de mise à la terre SpécificationsélectriquesSpécifications del’alimentationen eau Alimentation en eau par osmose inverseRaccordement de la canalisation deau Raccordement à une canalisation d’eauRaccordement au réfrigérateur Utilisation des commandes Achever l’installationUtilisation DU Réfrigérateur Condition Ajustement DE LA Température Commande de température dans Le tiroir convertible Compartiment fraîcheur dans la porteDistributeurs d’eauet de glaçons Distribution deau standard Distribution deau remplissage mesuréLe distributeur deau Unités Par défaut Minimum MaximumMachineà glaçons et bac dentreposage Distribution de glaceEntretien DU Réfrigérateur Système de filtrationde leauNettoyage Nettoyage de votre réfrigérateurRemplacement des ampoules d’éclairage DépannageFonctionnement du réfrigérateur Température et humidité Glaçons et eauLes portes sont difficiles à ouvrir Accessoires Nettoyant et poli pour acier inoxydableCartouche du filtre de la base standard Feuilles DE Données SUR LA Performance Système de filtration deau de la grille de la baseSystème de filtration deau de la grille de la base Garantie DES Gros Appareils Ménagers Whirlpool Corporation Garantie LimitéeArticles Exclus DE LA Garantie La présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas

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