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First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call,
refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code there with your mobile device, or visit
www.whirlpool.com/product_help
for recommendations that may help you avoid a service call. In Canada, visit
http://www.whirlpool.ca
.
Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below:
In the U.S.A.:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
In Canada:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200 – 6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga ON L5N 0B7
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Refrigerator Operation
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
PROBLEM
RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS
Refrigerator Will Not Operate
Check that it is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Check that the temperature control is turned on.
Check that the refrigerator is not running an automatic Defrost cycle.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
NOTE:
If problems continue, contact an electrician.
Lights Do Not Work
Check that it is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Check that the light bulb is tight in the socket and is not burned out.
Water in Defrost Drain Pan
It is normal for water to drip into the defrost drain pan when refrigerator is defrosting.
When humidity is high, it is normal for water in the defrost pan to take longer to evaporate.
Vacation and Moving Care
Vacations
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you’re away, use
up any perishables and freeze other items.
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, follow
these steps.
1.
Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2.
Turn the control to the Off position. See “Using the Control.”
3.
Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
4.
Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to
prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor
and mold from building up.
Moving
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow
these steps to prepare it for the move.
1.
Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2.
Turn the control to the Off position. See “Using the Control.”
3.
Unplug refrigerator.
4.
Empty water from the defrost pan.
5.
Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
6.
Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them
together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.
7.
Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the refrigerator
cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer
to “Installing Your Refrigerator” for preparation instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
