If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems
If your refrlgemtor will not operate:
m IS the electric cord plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage? (See page 4.)
*Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?
L Is the Temperature Control turned ON?
2. If you need assistance?..
Call Whirlpool
and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Con- sultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory
operation from your appliance or, if service is neces- sary, recommend a qualified service company in your area
If there Is a mttllng or jingling noise or unfamiliar sounds:
*Is something on top or behind the refrigerator making
noise when the refrigerator is running?
*New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds. You may be hearing air flowing from the fans, timer clicks for the defrosting cycle, or defrost water draining in the defrost pan.
I! your Ice maker will not operate:
0 Has the freezer had enough time to get cold7 With a new refrigerator. this might take overnight.
9 Is the signal arm ON...in the down position?
*Is the water valve turned on? Is water getting to the Ice maker?
If there Is water in the defrost pan:
mThis is normal in hot, muggy weather. The pan can even be half full Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow.
If the light does not work:
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l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?
0 is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit 4. If you have a problem?.. with the proper \(oltage? (See page 4.)
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s?ored, | temperature | of | the | room. | setting | of | the | controls |
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