Whirlpool WRX988SIBM Installation Guide - Page 19

DOORS AND LEVELING, Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions, GENERAL OPERATION

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GENERAL OPERATION Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions Frost/Ice buildup in the freezer compartment ■ The drawer is opened often or left open - Minimize drawer openings and close drawer completely after use. ■ Poor drawer seal - Ensure drawer seal is making full contact with the cabinet to allow for an adequate seal. ■ Temperature control(s) are not set correctly - See "Using the Controls" (in the User Instructions or User Guide) for recommended temperature settings. WARNING Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. DOORS AND LEVELING Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions Doors are difficult to open ■ Gaskets are dirty or sticky - Clean the gaskets and contact surfaces with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Doors will not close completely ■ Door is blocked open - Move food packages away from the door. Make sure all bins and shelves are in their correct positions. Make sure all packaging materials have been removed. Doors appear to be uneven ■ Doors need to be aligned, or refrigerator needs to be leveled - See "Refrigerator Leveling, Door Closing and Alignment." Refrigerator unsteady or it rolls forward when opening and closing doors or drawers ■ Refrigerator brake feet are not snug against the floor - Remove the base grille. Turn both brake feet (one on each side) clockwise, the same amount, until they are snug against the floor. See "Refrigerator Leveling, Door Closing and Alignment." 19

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Frost/Ice buildup in the
freezer compartment
The drawer is opened often or left open -
Minimize drawer openings and close drawer completely
after use.
Poor drawer seal -
Ensure drawer seal is making full contact with the cabinet to allow for an
adequate seal.
Temperature control(s) are not set correctly -
See “Using the Controls” (in the User Instructions or
User Guide) for recommended temperature settings.
DOORS AND LEVELING
Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions
Doors are difficult to open
Gaskets are dirty or sticky -
Clean the gaskets and contact surfaces with mild soap and warm
water. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
Doors will not
close completely
Door is blocked open -
Move food packages away from the door. Make sure all bins and
shelves are in their correct positions. Make sure all packaging materials have been removed.
Doors appear to be uneven
Doors need to be aligned, or refrigerator needs to be leveled -
See “Refrigerator Leveling,
Door Closing and Alignment.”
Refrigerator unsteady or it
rolls forward when opening
and closing doors or
drawers
Refrigerator brake feet are not snug against the floor -
Remove the base grille. Turn both
brake feet (one on each side) clockwise, the same amount, until they are snug against the floor.
See “Refrigerator Leveling, Door Closing and Alignment.”
GENERAL OPERATION
Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.