Whirlpool B2lDK - Manual (Page 22)

I F Y O U N E E D A S S I S T A N C E O R S E R V I C E
If You Need Assistance Or
Service
Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read the
chart below before calling for service on your appliance.
1. Before calling for assistance ...
Listed in this chart are the nx>st common problems consumers run into with their appliances.
Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem.
PRO BLEM CHECK THE FO LLO W ING
Your refrigerator
w ill not operate
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage?
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
Is the Refrigerator Control set to the OFF position?
The lights do not
w ork
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage?
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
Is a bulb burned out?
The optional ice
m aker does not
w ork
Is the freezer cold enough to make ice? It could take overnight for
the freezer to reach the proper temperature.
Is the ON/OFF lever in the ON (down) position? (See page 14.)
Is the water valve turned on?
Does the water line have a clog or leak?
You hear unfa­
m iliar souruls or
a rattling/jingling
noise
Is something on top of or behirxf the refrigerator?
Some new sounds are rK>rmal. See "UrKierstanding the sounds you
may hear” on page 16.
There is w ater in
the defrost pan This is normal on hot, muggy days. Make sure the refrigerator is level
so the pan does not overfbw.
The m otor Are the condenser coils dirty?
seem s to run too
m uch
Has the door been opened often? Has a large amount of food been
added at one time? The motor naturally runs longer if these things
happen.
Is the room hot? If the room is too warm, the motor runs longer to
keep the unK cool.
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