Whirlpool RS25AW Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 11)

Before you call for service...

If you are havmg an operating problem,

check this chart to see what might be

the cause before you call for assistance.

Operating

txoblem

Check that

What to do

Refrigerator will not run.

Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with

proper voltage.

Refrigerator Control is turned on.

Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has

tripped. Also check if a time-delay fuse

has been used.

Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet.

Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker

box.

Switch Refrigerator Control to ON.

Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the

correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.

Rattling, jingling noise or

unfamiliar sounds.

Nothing is on top or behind the refrigerator

when the refrigerator is operating.

These are “normal operating” sounds:

humming from fans, clicking from

thermostat or defrost cycle, or defrost

water drainina into the defrost pan.

Remove objects from the top or from behind

the refrigerator.

R”b”,otg “Normal operating sounds” section

Ice maker will not

make ice.

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

the ice maker.

Water valve is turned to open position and

water is reaching the ice maker.

Allow freezer to get cold enough.

Put signal arm in the down position.

Turn water valve to open position.

Water in the defrost pan. Weather is hot and muggy.

Hot 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.

Light does not work.

Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has

tripped.

Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with

proper voltage.

Bulb is burned out.

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 Pages 6 & 7.

Motor runs too long. 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 compartments.

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.

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 I Buzzing sounds (from the ice maker

when the defrost cycle starts and water valve), trickling water and

stops. clatter (or thud) of ice may be heard.

a Water sounds occur as water gurgles

. Operating sounds from the

through tubing for a few minutes

high-efficiency compressor and motor

after refrigerator stops running. You

may last longer than your older

may also hear defrost water runnmg

refrigerator.

into the defrost-water pan.

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