Whirlpool 12828188A Temperature and Moisture, Ice and Water, Doors will not close completely

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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.

■Gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact surfaces with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth.

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.

Ice and 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.

■Freezer door closed completely? Firmly close the freezer compartment door. If the freezer compartment door will not close all the way, see “The doors will not close completely.”

■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.

■Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and operate ice maker. If ice volume improves, then the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it correctly.

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

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.

■Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and operate ice maker. If ice quality improves, then the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it correctly.

■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.

■Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration system needs additional flushing. Flush the water system before using a new water filter. Replace water filter when indicated. See “Water Filtration System.”

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Contents Refrigerator Safety Refrigerator User InstructionsUnpack the Refrigerator Installation InstructionsRemove the Packaging Clean Before Using Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or FreezerWater Supply Requirements LocationRequirementsElectrical Requirements Recommended Grounding MethodWater Pressure Connect the Water SupplyReverse Osmosis Water Supply Connect to Water LineTo Replace Handles Refrigerator Doors and DrawerRemove and Replace Handles To Remove Handles Remove Doors and HingesReplace Doors and Hinges Remove Drawer FrontReplace Drawer Front Remove and Replace Freezer DrawerTop Hinges Opening and Closing Doors Adjust the DoorsRefrigerator USE Style 1 Front and rear levelingCooling On/Off Using the ControlsTo Adjust Set Point Temperatures Fast CoolCrisper Humidity Control Ice Maker and Ice Storage BinRemember Water and Ice DispenserIce Production Rate Dispenser LightRefrigerator Care CleaningTo Clean Your Refrigerator Water Filtration SystemRefrigerator Operation TroubleshootingChanging the Light Bulb Motor seems to run too muchIce and Water Temperature and MoistureTemperature is too warm Doors will not close completelyWater Filter Certifications Water and ice dispenser will not operate properlyProduct Data Sheets Application Guidelines/Water Supply ParametersThis limited warranty does not cover Limited WarrantyItems Excluded from Warranty Disclaimer of Implied Warranties Limitation of RemediesPage Sécurité DU Réfrigérateur RéfrigérateurDéballagedu réfrigérateur Instructions D’INSTALLATIONExigences demplacement Avant de jeter votre vieux réfrigérateur ou congélateurSpécifications del’alimentationen eau Méthode recommandée de mise à la terreSpécificationsélectriques Alimentation en eau par osmose inverseRaccordement au réfrigérateur Raccordement de la canalisation deauRaccordement à une canalisation d’eau Portes et tiroir du réfrigérateur Achever l’installationRéinstallation des poignées Enlèvement des portes et des charnièresRetirer et réinstaller le tiroir du congélateur Réinstallation de la façade du tiroirRéinstallation des portes et des charnières Enlèvement de la façade du tiroirCharnières inférieures Ouverture et fermeture des portes Utilisation DU RéfrigérateurAjustement desportes Style 1-Nivellement avant et arrièreDésactivation/activation du refroidissement Utilisationdes commandesHumidity Control commande dhumidité Pour ajuster les réglages de températureRéglage delhumidité dans le bac à légumes Machineà glaçons et bac d’entreposageDistribution de glaçons et d’eau Distributeur d’eau et de glaçonsTaux de production de glaçons Éclairage du distributeurNettoyage Entretien DU RéfrigérateurSystème de filtrationde leau Nettoyage de votre réfrigérateurFonctionnement du réfrigérateur Remplacement de l’ampoule d’éclairageDépannage Le réfrigérateur ne fonctionne pasLe réfrigérateur semble bruyant Température et humiditéGlaçons et eau Les portes sont difficiles à ouvrirLes glaçons sont creux ou petits Leau du distributeur est tièdeFeuilles DE Données SUR LE Produit Système de filtration d’eau intérieurArticles Exclus DE LA Garantie Garantie DES Gros Appareils Ménagers Whirlpool CorporationGarantie Limitée La présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas12828185A SP PN 12828188A Whirlpool Corporation All rights reserved

12828185A, 12828188A specifications

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