Whirlpool WRF560SEHZ Owners Manual - Page 21

PROBLEM The motor seems to run too much The lights do not work POSSIBLE CAUSES High-efficiency compressor and fans The room or outdoor temperature is hot A large amount of warm food has been recently added The door(s) are opened too frequently or for too long The refrigerator door or freezer drawer is ajar The refrigerator control is set too cold The door or drawer gasket is dirty, worn, or cracked A light bulb is loose in the socket or burned out The dispenser light is set to OFF The control is set to Sabbath Mode (on some models) SOLUTIONS This is normal. Larger, more efficient refrigerators run longer. It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions. For optimum performance, place the refrigerator in an indoor, temperature-controlled environment. See "Location Requirements." Warm food will cause the refrigerator to run longer until the air cools to the desired temperature. Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open the door less often. Make sure the refrigerator is level. See "Door Closing and Door Alignment." Keep food and containers from blocking the door. Adjust the refrigerator control to a less cold setting until the refrigerator temperature is as desired. See "Using the Controls." Clean or change the gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause the refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures. Tighten or replace the light bulb. See "Changing the Light Bulbs." On some models, the dispenser light will operate only when a dispenser paddle is pressed. If you want the dispenser light to stay on continuously, see "Water Dispenser." Turn off Sabbath Mode. See "Using the Controls." Noise PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The refrigerator seems noisy Below are listed some normal sounds with explanations. The compressor in your new refrigerator regulates temperature more efficiently while using less energy, and operates quietly. Due to the reduction in operating noise, you may notice more intermittent noises. Sound of the compressor High-efficiency compressor and fans running longer than expected This is normal. Larger, more efficient refrigerators run longer. Pulsating/Whirring Fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance during normal compressor operation This is normal. Popping Hissing/Dripping Contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during initial cool-down Flow of refrigerant, or flow of oil in the compressor This is normal. This is normal. Vibration The refrigerator may not be steady Adjust the leveling screws and lower the leveling foot firmly against the floor. See "Door Closing and Door Alignment." Rattling/Banging Movement of the water lines against the refrigerator cabinet, or of items placed on top of the refrigerator cabinet Move excess water line away from the refrigerator cabinet or fasten excess tubing to the cabinet. See "Connect the Water Supply," or remove items from the top of the refrigerator. Sizzling Water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle This is normal. Water running/Gurgling May be heard when ice melts during the defrost cycle and water runs into the drain pan This is normal. Buzzing Heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker This is normal. Creaking/Cracking May be heard as ice is being ejected from the ice maker mold This is normal. Ker-plunk May be heard when the ice falls into the ice storage bin This is normal. 21