Whirlpool TTI4CK, TT20AK Before You Call For Service, Operating Problem, Check If, What To Do

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Before You Call For Service

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

OPERATING PROBLEM

CHECK IF WHAT TO DO

Refrigerator will not run

Rattling, jingling noise or unfamiliar sounds

Ice maker will not make ice (Optional)

Water in the defrost pan

Light does not work

Motor runs too long

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

lRefrigerator Control is turned on.

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

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

9 These are “normal” operating soun,js: humming from fans, clicking from thermostat or defrost cycle, or defrost water draining into the defrost pan.

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

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

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

* Weather is hot and muggy.

lHousehold fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped.

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

* Bulb is burned out.

. Condenser is free of lint and dust.

. Weather or room is hot or muggy.

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

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

. Set Refrigerator Control to an on position.

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

. Remove objects from the top or from behind the refrigerator.

. Read the “Normal operating sounds” section on page 8.

lAllow freezer to get cold enough.

lPut signal arm in the down position.

lTurn water valve to open position.

lHot 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.

lReplace 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.

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

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

lDecide 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.

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