Whirlpool WRF991BOOM Use & Care Guide - Page 27
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The motor seems to run too High efficiency compressor and fans Larger, more efficient refrigerators run longer at lower, more much energy efficient speeds. The room or outdoor temperature is hot. 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." A large amount of warm food has been Warm food will cause the refrigerator to run longer until the air recently added. cools to the desired temperature. The door(s) are opened too frequently Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open or for too long. the door less often. The refrigerator door or freezer drawer Make sure the refrigerator is level. See "Door Closing and is ajar. Door Alignment." Keep food and containers from blocking the door. The refrigerator control is set too cold. Adjust the refrigerator control to a less cold setting until the refrigerator temperature is as desired. The door or drawer gasket is dirty, worn, or cracked. Clean or change the gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause the refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures. The lights do not work Your refrigerator is equipped with LED If there is power to the refrigerator and the lights do not lighting which does not need to be illuminate when a door or drawer is opened, call for service or replaced. assistance. The dispenser light is set to OFF 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 and Ice Dispensers." Doors have been open longer than 10 minutes Close the doors and drawer to reset, and open to resume lighted task. MicroEdge® Glo shelves (on Shelf hooks are not fully engaged in some models) are not lit shelf supports Check that the rear shelf hooks are completely seated into the slots in the shelf supports. Shelf supports, fastened to the back wall of the refrigerator cabinet, are loose Check all shelf support screws to ensure they are fully tightend. Tighten all loose screws. Pantry Temperature Control not lit/unresponsive The refrigerator is in Cooling Off mode The refrigerator controls' initialization process did not complete successfully. Exit Cooling Off mode. See "Using the Control(s)." Unplug the refrigerator, wait 5 seconds. Plug in the refrigerator, and wait 30 seconds before opening any of the refrigerator doors or touching the control panel. Noise To listen to normal refrigerator sounds, go to the Product Help/FAQ section of the brand website and search for "normal sounds." 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 this reduction in operating noise you may notice unfamiliar noises that are normal. Sound of the compressor High-efficiency compressor and fans running longer than expected Larger, more efficient refrigerators run longer at lower, more energy efficient speeds. Pulsating/Whirring Fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance during This is normal. normal compressor operation Popping Contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during initial This is normal. cool-down Hissing/Dripping Flow of refrigerant, or flow of oil in the compressor This is normal. 27