Whirlpool WRF560SEHZ Owners Manual - Page 24

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The water dispenser will not operate properly The refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply shut-off valve is not turned on Connect the refrigerator to the water supply and turn the water shut-off valve fully open. There is a kink in the water source line A kink in the water line can reduce water flow from the water dispenser and result in hollow or irregular shaped ice. Straighten the water source line. The refrigerator has just been installed Flush and fill the water system. See "Water Dispenser." The water pressure to the house is not at or above 30 psi (207 kPa) The water pressure to the house determines the flow from the dispenser. See "Water Supply Requirements." A reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply A reverse osmosis water filtration system can decrease water pressure. See "Water Supply Requirements." A water filter is installed on the refrigerator Remove filter and operate dispenser. If water flow increases, the water filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it correctly. The refrigerator door is not closed completely (on some models) Close the door firmly. If it does not close completely, see "The doors will not close completely." The refrigerator doors were recently removed Make sure the water dispenser wire/tube assembly has been properly reconnected at the top of the refrigerator door. See "Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors and Drawer Front." Water is leaking or dripping from the dispenser system NOTE: A few drops of water after dispensing is normal. The glass was not held under the dispenser long enough Hold the glass under the dispenser 2 to 3 seconds after releasing the dispenser lever. Water continues to drip The refrigerator has just been installed Flushing the water system removes the air from the lines which from the dispenser beyond causes the water dispenser to drip. Flush the water system. the first few drops. See "Water Dispenser." The water filter was recently changed Flushing the water system removes the air from the lines which causes the water dispenser to drip. Flush the water system. See "Water Dispenser." Water is leaking from the back of the refrigerator The water line connections were not See "Connect the Water Supply." fully tightened Recently removed the doors and did See "Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors not fully tighten water line connection and Drawer Front." Water from the dispenser is warm NOTE: Water from the dispenser is only chilled to 50°F (10°C). The refrigerator has just been installed Allow 24 hours after installation for the water supply to cool completely. A large amount of water was recently dispensed Allow 3 hours for the water supply to cool completely. Water has not been recently dispensed The first glass of water may not be cool. Discard the first glass of water dispensed. The refrigerator is not connected to a cold water pipe Make sure the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe. See "Water Supply Requirements." 24

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The water dispenser will
not operate properly
The refrigerator is not connected to
a water supply or the water supply
shut-off valve is not turned on
Connect the refrigerator to the water supply and turn the water
shut-off valve fully open.
There is a kink in the water source line
A kink in the water line can reduce water flow from the
water dispenser and result in hollow or irregular shaped
ice. Straighten the water source line.
The refrigerator has just been installed
Flush and fill the water system. See “Water Dispenser.”
The water pressure to the house is
not at or above 30 psi (207 kPa)
The water pressure to the house determines the flow
from the dispenser. See “Water Supply Requirements.”
A reverse osmosis water filtration
system is connected to your cold
water supply
A reverse osmosis water filtration system can decrease
water pressure. See “Water Supply Requirements.”
A water filter is installed
on the refrigerator
Remove filter and operate dispenser. If water flow increases, the
water filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter
or reinstall it correctly.
The refrigerator door is not closed
completely (on some models)
Close the door firmly. If it does not close completely,
see “The doors will not close completely.”
The refrigerator doors were
recently removed
Make sure the water dispenser wire/tube assembly has
been properly reconnected at the top of the refrigerator
door. See “Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors and Drawer
Front.”
Water is leaking or dripping
from the dispenser system
NOTE:
A few drops of water
after dispensing is normal.
The glass was not held under
the dispenser long enough
Hold the glass under the dispenser 2 to 3 seconds
after releasing the dispenser lever.
Water continues to drip
from the dispenser beyond
the first few drops.
The refrigerator has just been installed
Flushing the water system removes the air from the lines which
causes the water dispenser to drip. Flush the water system.
See “Water Dispenser.”
The water filter was recently changed
Flushing the water system removes the air from the lines which
causes the water dispenser to drip. Flush the water system.
See “Water Dispenser.”
Water is leaking from the
back of the refrigerator
The water line connections were not
fully tightened
See “Connect the Water Supply.”
Recently removed the doors and did
not fully tighten water line connection
See “Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors
and Drawer Front.”
Water from the
dispenser is warm
NOTE:
Water from the
dispenser is only chilled to
50°F (10°C).
The refrigerator has just been installed
Allow 24 hours after installation for the water supply
to cool completely.
A large amount of water
was recently dispensed
Allow 3 hours for the water supply to cool completely.
Water has not been recently dispensed
The first glass of water may not be cool. Discard the first glass
of water dispensed.
The refrigerator is not connected
to a cold water pipe
Make sure the refrigerator is connected to a cold water
pipe. See “Water Supply Requirements.”
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