Whirlpool RT14DK, RT2OCK, RT16DK, RTl4CK manual Before You Call For Service, Normal operating sounds

Before You Call For Service

lf you are having an operating problem, check the chart to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance.

OPERATING PROBLEM

Refrigerator will not run.

Rattling, jingling noise or unfamiliar sounds.

Ice maker will not make ice.

(RT14DM and RT18DM- optional for other models)

Water in the defrost pan.

Light does not work.

Motor runs too long.

CHECK IF

. Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.

. Refrigerator Control is turned on.

. A house fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Also check if a time-delay fuse has been used.

. Anything is on top of or behind the refrigerator when the refrigerator is operating.

nThese are “normal”operating sounds: humming from fans, clicking from thermostat or defrost cycle, or defrost water draining into the defrost pan.

. Freezer compartment has had enough time to get cold. With a new refrigerator, it may require cooling overnight to reach proper temperature.

. Signal arm is in the down position to start ice maker.

. Water valve is turned to open position and water is reaching the ice maker.

9 Weather is hot and muggy.

nA house fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped.

nPower cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.

nBulb is burned out.

. Condenser is free of lint and dust.

. Weather or room is hot or muggy.

nDoor has been opened frequently or a large amount of food has been added to the refrigerator or freezer compartment.

WHAT TO DO

nFirmly plug power cord into electrical outlet.

Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.

. Set refrigerator Control to an on position.

nReplace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.

nRemove objects from the top or from behind the refrigerator.

nRead the “Normaloperating sounds” section below.

. Allow freezer to get cold enough.

nPut signal arm in the down position.

nTurn water valve to open position.

nHot and muggy weather can cause water to collect in the drain pan. Since water levels may reach half-full in the pan, be sure to level the refrigerator so the pan does not overflow.

. Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.

. Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.

. Replace bulb with an appliance bulb. Follow instructions on page 8.

. Remove dust and lint from the condenser coils with a vacuum cleaner.

. If the temperature outside or inside is warm, motor-running noises are normal.

. Decide which food items you need before opening the refrigerator or freezer section. Motor noise is also normal when large amounts of food are added to the refrigerator-freezer compartments.

Remember-your new refrigerator may be larger than your old refrigerator. It may have more space to cool, which requires a longer-running motor.

Normal operating sounds

You can expect to hear the following sounds when your refrigerator-freezer is operating:

1 Slight hum or soft hiss as the refrigerator’s fan motor moves air.

. Clicking or snapping sounds occur when the refrigerator starts and stops running. The defrost timer also clicks when the defrost cycle starts and stops.

. Water sounds occur as water gurgles through tubing for a few minutes after refrigerator stops running. You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost- water pan.

. Buzzing sounds (from the ice maker water valve), trickling water and

clatter (or thud) of ice may be heard if you have an ice maker.

n Operating sounds from the high- efficiency compressor and motor. It will run longer than your older refrigerator.

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