Whirlpool 8ET8MTKXKT00 manual Motor seems to run too much Ice maker is not producing ice

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The motor seems to run too much

 

The ice maker is not producing ice

■Is the room temperature hotter than normal? Expect the motor to run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more of the time.

■Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator?

Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. It is normal for the motor to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down. See the “Food Storage Guide” section.

■Are the doors opened often?

Expect the motor to run longer when this occurs. In order to conserve energy, try to get everything 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.

■Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?

Refer to the “Setting the Controls” section.

■Are the doors closed completely?

Push the doors firmly shut. If they will not shut all the way, see “The doors will not close completely” later in this section.

■Are the condenser coils dirty?

This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. Refer to the “Cleaning Your Refrigerator” section.

NOTE: Your new refrigerator will run longer than your old one due to its high efficiency motor.

The refrigerator seems to make too much noise

■The sounds may be normal for your refrigerators. Refer to the “Understanding Sounds You May Hear” section.

■Is the freezer temperature cold enough to produce ice?

Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production. See the “Setting the Controls” section.

■Is the ice maker arm in the “OFF” (arm up) position? Lower arm to the “ON” (arm down) position. See the “Ice Maker Operation” section.

■Is the water line shut-off valve to the refrigerator turned on?

Turn on the water valve. See the “Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source” section.

■Is an ice cube jammed in the ejector arm? Remove the ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil. Refer to the “Ice Maker Operation” section.

■Does the ice maker mold have water in it or has no ice been produced?

Check to see if your refrigerator has been connected to your home water supply and the supply shut-off valve is turned on. Refer to the “Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source” section.

NOTE: If not due to any of the above, there may be a problem with the water line. Call for service.

The ice maker is producing too little ice

■Has the ice maker just been installed?

Wait 72 hours for full ice production to begin. Once your refrigerator is cooled down, the ice maker should begin producing 70-120 cubes every 24 hours.

■Has a large amount of ice just been removed? Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice.

■Is the control set correctly?

Refer to the “Setting the Controls” section.

■Is the water shut-off valve turned completely on? Turn valve on fully. Refer to the “Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source” section.

■Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? This filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly. First, check the filter installation instructions to ensure that the filter was installed correctly and is not clogged. If installation or clogging is not a problem, call a qualified person or a technician.

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Contents Use& Care Guide 2200594AContents Refrigerator Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very importantBefore you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer Parts and Features Space Requirements Removing Packaging MaterialsElectrical Requirements To a Water SourceRecommended Grounding Method Read all directions carefully before you beginConnecting to refrigerator StyleReversingtheDoor Swing To remove doors from hingesTo replace doors Reversingthe DoorHandles Top HingeCenter Hinge Bottom HingeStyle Base Grille Door ClosingDoor Alignment To remove the base grilleUsing Your Refrigerator Understanding Sounds You May HearEnsuringProper Air Circulation Setting the Controls Adjusting ControlSettingsFood StorageGuide Storing Fresh FoodStoring Frozen Food Refrigerator Features RefrigeratorShelvesFreezing Lateral Adjustable Shelf Slide-out shelves on some modelsShelves and shelf frames Door Rails DoorBinsSnap-on Door Rails Drop-in Door RailsAdjustable Utility Compartment & Tray Flip-up Door ShelfMeatDrawerandCover CrisperHumidityControl Freezer ShelfTo remove the crisper To remove the crisper coverPull-out Freezer Floor Ice MakerOperationTo remove the freezer floor To replace the freezer floorTo clean your refrigerator Additional cleaning tips are listed belowChanging the LightBulbs Energy Saving TipPowerInterruptions VacationandMovingCareVacations To change freezer light on some modelsTrouble Shooting MovingYour refrigerator will not operate Lights do not workMotor seems to run too much Ice maker is not producing ice Refrigerator seems to make too much noiseIce maker is producing too little ice Temperature is too warm Off-taste or odor in the iceDivider between the two compartments is warm There is interior moisture build-upAssistance Or Service If you need replacement partsFor further assistance Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for
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