Whirlpool WRF555SDFZ Owners Manual - Page 13

Troubleshooting

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■ Top of the refrigerator compartment - Slide the light shield toward the back of the compartment to release it from the light assembly. 3. Replace the burned-out LED bulb(s) with a bulb of the same size, shape, and wattage. ■ To replace the burned-out LED bulb with an LED bulb, order Part Number W10565137 (3.6 watts). NOTE: Some LED replacement bulbs are not recommended for wet/damp environments. The refrigerator and freezer compartments are considered to be wet/damp environments. If using a brand of LED bulb other than the recommended LED bulb, before installation, read and follow all instructions on the LED packaging. ■ If an incandescent bulb is used to replace an LED bulb, use only incandescent bulbs for household appliances with a maximum of 40 watts. 4. Replace the light shield. 5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power. TROUBLESHOOTING 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 with your mobile device, or visit www.whirlpool.com/product_help. In Canada, visit 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, Ontario L5N 0B7 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. Refrigerator Operation The refrigerator will not operate WARNING 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. ■ Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working. ■ Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■ Are controls on? Make sure the refrigerator controls are ON. See "Using the Controls." ■ New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely. NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting will not cool either compartment more quickly. The motor seems to run too much Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors are opened often, or if the doors have been left open. The refrigerator seems noisy Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are listed some normal sounds with explanations. ■ Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker ■ Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance ■ Hissing/Rattling - flow of refrigerant, movement of water lines, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator ■ Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle ■ Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during initial cool-down ■ Water running - may be heard when ice melts during the Defrost cycle and water runs into the drain pan ■ Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from the ice maker mold The doors will not close completely ■ Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door. ■ Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back into the correct position. 13

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Top of the refrigerator compartment - Slide the light shield
toward the back of the compartment to release it from the
light assembly.
3.
Replace the burned-out LED bulb(s) with a bulb of the same
size, shape, and wattage.
To replace the burned-out LED bulb with an LED bulb,
order Part Number W10565137 (3.6 watts).
NOTE:
Some LED replacement bulbs are not
recommended for wet/damp environments. The
refrigerator and freezer compartments are considered
to be wet/damp environments. If using a brand of LED
bulb other than the recommended LED bulb, before
installation, read and follow all instructions on the LED
packaging.
If an incandescent bulb is used to replace an LED bulb,
use only incandescent bulbs for household appliances
with a maximum of 40 watts.
4.
Replace the light shield.
5.
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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 with your mobile device, or visit
www.whirlpool.com/product_help
.
In Canada, visit
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, Ontario L5N 0B7
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Refrigerator Operation
The refrigerator will not operate
Power cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Is outlet working?
Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is
working.
Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Replace
the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues,
call an electrician.
Are controls on?
Make sure the refrigerator controls are ON.
See “Using the Controls.”
New installation?
Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
NOTE:
Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting
will not cool either compartment more quickly.
The motor seems to run too much
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its
high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even
longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors are
opened often, or if the doors have been left open.
The refrigerator seems noisy
Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this
reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new
refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are
listed some normal sounds with explanations.
Buzzing
- heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice
maker
Pulsating
- fans/compressor adjusting to optimize
performance
Hissing/Rattling
- flow of refrigerant, movement of water
lines, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator
Sizzling/Gurgling
- water dripping on the heater during
defrost cycle
Popping
- contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially
during initial cool-down
Water running
- may be heard when ice melts during the
Defrost cycle and water runs into the drain pan
Creaking/Cracking
- occurs as ice is being ejected from the
ice maker mold
The doors will not close completely
Door blocked open?
Move food packages away from door.
Bin or shelf in the way?
Push bin or shelf back into the
correct position.
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