Whirlpool 8ET8MTKXKT00 Off-taste or odor in the ice, Divider between the two compartments is warm

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Off-taste or odor in the ice

Are the plumbing connections new, causing discolored or off-flavored ice?

Discard the first few batches of ice.

Have the ice cubes been stored for too long? Throw old ice away and make a new supply.

Has food in the refrigerator been wrapped properly? Refer to the “Food Storage Guide” section.

Do the freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned? See the “Cleaning Your Refrigerator” section.

Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)? A filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.

The divider between the two compartments is warm

The warmth is probably due to normal operation of the automatic exterior moisture control.

Temperature is too warm

Are the air vents blocked in either compartment? This prevents the movement of cold air from the freezer to the refrigerator.

Remove any objects from in front of the air vents. Refer to “Ensuring Proper Air Circulation” for the location of air vents.

Are the door(s) opened often?

Be aware that the refrigerator will warm when this occurs. In order to keep the refrigerator cool, 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.

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

Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. It can take several hours for the refrigerator to return to the normal temperature.

Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?

Refer to the “Setting the Controls” section.

There is interior moisture build-up

Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator? Remove any objects from in front of the air vents. Refer to “Ensuring Proper Air Circulation” for the location of air vents.

Is the door opened often?

To avoid humidity build-up, 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. (When the door is opened, humidity from the room air enters the refrigerator. The more often the door is opened, the

faster humidity builds up, especially when the room itself is very humid.)

Is the room humid?

It is normal for moisture to build up inside the refrigerator when the room air is humid.

Is the food packaged correctly?

Check that all food is securely wrapped. If necessary, repackage food according to the guidelines in the “Food Storage Guide” section. Wipe off damp food containers before placing in the refrigerator.

Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?

Refer to the “Setting the Control” section.

Was a self-defrost cycle completed?

It is normal for droplets to form on the back wall after the refrigerator self-defrosts.

The doors are difficult to open

Are the gaskets dirty or sticky?

Clean gaskets and the surface that they touch. Rub a thin coat of paraffin wax on the gaskets following cleaning.

The doors will not close completely

Are food packages blocking the door open? Rearrange containers so that they fit more tightly and take up less space.

Is the ice bin out of position? Push the ice bin in all the way.

Are the crisper cover, pans, shelves, bins, or baskets out of position?

Put the crisper cover and all pans, shelves, bins, and baskets back into their correct positions. See the “Refrigerator Features” section for more information.

Are the gaskets sticking?

Clean gaskets and the surface that they touch. Rub a thin coat of paraffin wax on the gaskets following cleaning.

Does the refrigerator wobble or seem unstable? Level the refrigerator. Refer to the “Door Closing and Alignment” section.

Were the doors removed during product installation and not properly replaced?

Remove and replace the doors according to the “Reversing the Door Swing” section, or call a qualified service technician.

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Contents 2200594A Use& Care GuideContents Your safety and the safety of others is very important Refrigerator SafetyBefore you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer Parts and Features Removing Packaging Materials Space RequirementsTo a Water Source Electrical RequirementsRecommended Grounding Method Read all directions carefully before you beginStyle Connecting to refrigeratorTo remove doors from hinges ReversingtheDoor SwingTo replace doors Top Hinge Reversingthe DoorHandlesCenter Hinge Bottom HingeStyle Door Closing Base GrilleDoor Alignment To remove the base grilleUnderstanding Sounds You May Hear Using Your RefrigeratorEnsuringProper Air Circulation Adjusting ControlSettings Setting the ControlsStoring Fresh Food Food StorageGuideStoring Frozen Food RefrigeratorShelves Refrigerator FeaturesFreezing Slide-out shelves on some models Lateral Adjustable ShelfShelves and shelf frames DoorBins Door RailsSnap-on Door Rails Drop-in Door RailsFlip-up Door Shelf Adjustable Utility Compartment & TrayMeatDrawerandCover Freezer Shelf CrisperHumidityControlTo remove the crisper To remove the crisper coverIce MakerOperation Pull-out Freezer FloorTo remove the freezer floor To replace the freezer floorAdditional cleaning tips are listed below To clean your refrigeratorChanging the LightBulbs Energy Saving TipVacationandMovingCare PowerInterruptionsVacations To change freezer light on some modelsMoving Trouble ShootingYour refrigerator will not operate Lights do not workRefrigerator seems to make too much noise Motor seems to run too much Ice maker is not producing iceIce maker is producing too little ice Off-taste or odor in the ice Temperature is too warmDivider between the two compartments is warm There is interior moisture build-upIf you need replacement parts Assistance Or ServiceFor further assistance Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty