Whirlpool EL7ATRRMQ00 manual Troubleshooting, Changing the Light Bulb, Vacation and Moving Care

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Changing the Light Bulb

Changing the Light Bulb

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape, and wattage.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove the light shield. From the front of the light shield, push backward and down.

3.Replace the light bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage.

4.Replace the light shield.

5.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Vacation and Moving Care

Vacations

If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you’re away, use these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave.

1.Use up any perishables and freeze other items.

If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, follow these steps.

1.Remove all food from the refrigerator.

2.Turn the control to the off position. See “Using the Control.”

3.Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.

4.Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up.

Moving

When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move.

1.Remove all food from the refrigerator.

2.Turn the Control to the off position. See “Using the Control.”

3.Unplug refrigerator.

4.Empty water from the defrost pan.

5.Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.

6.Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.

7.Screw in the leveling legs so they don't scrape the floor. See “Door Closing”.

8.Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet.

When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to “Installation Instructions” for preparation instructions.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

Your refrigerator will not operate

Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.

Is the Refrigerator Control turned to the OFF position? See “Using the Control”.

Is the refrigerator defrosting? Recheck to see whether the refrigerator is operating in 30 minutes. Your refrigerator will regularly run an automatic defrost cycle.

The lights do not work

Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See “Changing the Light Bulb”.

There is water in the defrost drain pan

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

Is it more humid than normal? Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.

The motor seems to run too much

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 “Refrigerator Features”.

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? See to “Using the Control”.

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. See “Refrigerator Care”.

NOTE: Due to its high-efficiency motor, your new refrigerator will run longer than your old one.

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