The motor seems to run too much
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its
The refrigerator seems noisy
The door is difficult to open
■Gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact surfaces with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth.
TemperatureandMoisture
Temperature is too warm
Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are listed some normal sounds with explanations.
■Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance.
■Hissing/Rattling - flow of refrigerant, movement of water lines, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator.
■Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during initial
■Water running/dripping - may be heard when water melts during defrosting and runs into the drain pan.
The door 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.
■New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely.
■Door opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep door fully closed.
■Large load of food added? Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
■Control set correctly for the surrounding conditions? Adjust the control a setting colder. Check temperature in 24 hours. See “Using the Control.”
There is interior moisture buildup
NOTE: Some moisture
■Humid room? Contributes to moisture
■Door opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep door fully closed.
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REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY
ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR
For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator (excluding the water filter) is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
On models with a water filter: 30 day limited warranty on water filter. For 30 days from the date of purchase, when this filter is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for replacement parts to correct defects in materials and workmanship.
SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM PARTS AS LISTED
In the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for factory specified replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system. These parts are: compressor, evaporator, condenser, dryer, and connecting tubing. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for:
1.Service calls to correct the installation of your refrigerator, to instruct you how to use your refrigerator, to replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing, to replace light bulbs, or replacement water filters other than as noted above.
2.Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal,
3.Pickup and delivery. Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home.
4.Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation.
5.Any food loss due to product failure.
6.Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
7.Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another
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