Whirlpool WRF991BOOM Use & Care Guide - Page 28

PROBLEM Vibration Rattling/Banging Sizzling Water running/Gurgling Buzzing and Clicking Repetitive Clicking Creaking/Cracking/Grinding Clatter POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS 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." 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 "Connecting the Water," or remove items from the top of the refrigerator. Water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle This is normal. May be heard when ice melts during the defrost cycle and water runs into the drain pan This is normal. Heard when the water valve opens and closes to dispense water and/or fill the ice maker. If the refrigerator is connected to a water line, this is normal. If the refrigerator is not connected to a water line, turn OFF the ice maker. Dual evaporator valve regulating the cooling operation You may hear rapid repetitive clicking sounds as the unit switches from cooling one compartment to cooling the other. This sound is normal. May be heard as ice is being ejected from the ice maker mold This is normal. May be heard when the ice falls into the ice storage bin This is normal. Temperature and Moisture PROBLEM Temperature is too warm Temperature is too cold in the refrigerator/crisper Temperature is too cold in the pantry drawers There is interior moisture buildup NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal. POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The refrigerator has just been installed. Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely. Cooling is turned off. Turn on cooling. See "Using the Control(s)." The controls are not set correctly for Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check the temperature in the surrounding conditions. 24 hours. See "Using the Control(s)." The door(s) are opened often or not closed completely. Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed. A large load of food was recently added. Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal temperature. The refrigerator air vent(s) are blocked. If the air vent located in the top, left, rear corner of the refrigerator compartment is blocked by items placed directly in front of it, the refrigerator will get too cold. Move items away from the air vent. The controls are not set correctly for Adjust the controls a setting warmer. Check the temperature the surrounding conditions. in 24 hours. See "Using the Control(s)." The ice storage bin is not in the correct See "Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin." position. The control is not set correctly for the Adjust the temperature setting. See "Temperature Controlled items stored in drawer. Drawer" in the "Refrigerator Features" section. The room is humid A humid environment contributes to moisture buildup. The door(s) are opened often or not closed completely. Allows humid air to enter the refrigerator. Minimize door openings and close doors completely. The door is blocked open Move food packages away from door. A bin or shelf is in the way Push bin or shelf back into the correct position. Storing liquid in open containers This adds humidity to the refrigerator interior. Keep all containers tightly covered. 28