Whirlpool EV161NZTQ manual There is water in the defrost drain pan on some models

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There is water in the defrost drain pan (on some models)

Is the freezer defrosting? The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the defrost pan.

Is it more humid than normal? When it is humid, expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to evaporate.

The motor seems to run too much

Is there excessive frost or a package keeping the door from closing? Defrost and clean the freezer, or move the package so the door closes properly.

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

Has a large amount of food just been added to the freezer? Adding a large amount of food warms the freezer. The motor normally will run longer to cool the freezer back down.

Is the door opened often? The motor will run longer when this occurs. Conserve energy by getting all items out at one time, keeping food organized, and closing the door as soon as possible.

Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions? See “Using the Control.”

Is the door completely closed? Push the door firmly shut. If it will not shut all the way, see “The door will not close completely or is difficult to open” later in this section.

Are the condenser coils dirty (on some models)? This blocks air transfer and makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. See “Freezer Care.”

Is the door gasket sealed all the way around? Contact a qualified person or a technician.

Is there enough air circulation space around the freezer? See “Location Requirements.”

NOTE: If the problem is not due to any of the above, remember that your new freezer will run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency motor.

The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice (on some models)

Has the ice maker just been installed? Wait 72 hours for full ice production to begin. Once your freezer is cooled, the ice maker should produce 70-120 cubes every 24 hours.

Is the freezer temperature cold enough to produce ice? Wait 24 hours after hookup for ice production. See “Using the Control.”

Is the wire shutoff arm in the OFF (arm up) position? Lower the wire shutoff arm to the ON (arm down) position. See “Ice Maker.”

Is the water line shutoff valve to the freezer turned on? Turn on the water valve. See “Connect the Water Supply.”

Does the ice maker mold have water in it or has no ice been produced? Be sure your freezer has been connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve is turned on. See “Connect the Water Supply.”

Is an ice cube jammed in the ejector arm? Remove the ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil. See “Ice Maker.”

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

Is the control set correctly? If too little ice is produced, see “Using the Control.”

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

Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice (on some models)

Are the plumbing connections new, causing discolored or off-flavored ice? Discard the first few batches of ice.

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

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Do the freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned? See “Freezer Care.”

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

Temperature is too warm

Are the air vents blocked? Move objects away from the air vents. See “Ensuring Proper Air Circulation” for air vent locations.

Is the door opened often? Be aware that the freezer will warm when this occurs. In order to keep the freezer cool, try to get everything you need out of the freezer 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 freezer? Adding a large amount of food warms the freezer. It can take several hours for the freezer to return to the normal temperature.

Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions? See “Using the Control.”

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Contents Upright Freezer W10326799BTable of Contents Table DES MatièresFreezer Safety Before You Throw Away Your Old Freezer or RefrigeratorUnpacking Installation InstructionsClean Before Using LocationRequirementsRecommended grounding method Electrical RequirementsWater Supply Requirements Reverse Osmosis Water SupplyConnect to Water Line Connect the Water SupplyFreezer Door Connect to FreezerHandle CabinetDoor Door Removal Door Swing Reversal optional Replacement Freezer USE Adjust the DoorUsing the Control Ensuring Proper Air CirculationKey Eject Lock Freezer FeaturesIndicator Light Ice MakerDoor Bin Cleaning Your Frost-Free FreezerFreezer Care StorageBasketChanging the Light Bulb Defrosting and Cleaning Your Manual Defrost FreezerBase Grille To Remove and Replace the Base GrilleMoving Care TroubleshootingPower Interruptions There is water in the defrost drain pan on some models U.S.A Assistance or ServiceAccessories InCanadaWhirlpool Corporation Major Appliance Warranty This limited warranty does not coverSécurité DU Congélateur Votre sécurité et celle des autres est très importanteDéballage Instructions DinstallationEmplacement d’installation Enlèvement des matériaux d’emballageSpécifications del’alimentationen eau Méthode recommandée de mise à la terreSpécificationsélectriques Raccordement de la canalisation Dalimentation en eauDémontage Porte et charnières Porte du congélateurRaccordement au congélateur Porte Réinstallation Porte et charnièresCaisse PoignéeDépose et réinstallation De la porte Ajustement de porte Utilisation de la commandeAjustement de la commande de température Congélation rapide sur certains modèlesMachine à glaçons Témoin indicateurSerrure à éjectionde clé Congélateur Pour enlever et replacer la grille de la base Grille de la baseDégivrage et nettoyage du congélateur Dégivrage manuel Style 1-Modèles avec système d’écoulementDéménagement Remplacement de lampoule d’éclairagePannes de courant électrique La porte est-elle fermée complètement? DépannageLe congélateur ne fonctionne pas Avertissement Si vous avez besoin de pièces de rechange Assistance OU ServiceAccessoires Pour plus d’assistanceComposer le Garantie DE Gros Appareil Ménager Whirlpool CorporationLa présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas W10326799B Whirlpool Corporation 11/10 All rights reserved