Whirlpool 4ED20ZK User manual

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A Note To You
2
Important Safety
Instructions
3
Parts And Features
4
Before Using Your
Refrigerator
5
Using Your
Refrigerator
7
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Food Storage Guide 18
20
d
Warranty
NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
B MODEL 4ED20ZK

A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool* appliance.
You have purchased a quality, wor/cMass home appliance. Years of engineering experience
went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation,
we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate
and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please com-
plete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help
us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each
symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire
and electrical shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions
which could cause product damage
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to
your personal property.
Help when you need it.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first
see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 20. If you need further help, feel free to call
an authorized Whirlpool* service company. When calling, you will need to know your
appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number label (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we have
included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the
sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip
together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
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Important Safety Instructions
l Read all instructions before using the
refrigerator.
l Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators are still danger-
ous ... even if they will “just sit in the
garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrig-
erator, do it safely.
l Never allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
l Never clean refrigerator parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES
CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
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Help us help you
Please:
l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor
that will hold the weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,
radiator or other heat source.
l Do not use the refrigerator in an area
where the room temperature will fall below
13°C (55°F).
l Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.
l Connect the refrigerator only to the proper
kind of outlet, with the correct electrical
supply and grounding.
l Do not load the refrigerator with food
before it has time to get properly cold
l Use the refrigerator only for the uses
described in this manual.
l Properly maintain the refrigerator.
l Be sure the refrigerator is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations. Use them to become familiar with where all parts
and features are located and what they look like.
Control panel Light
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freezer
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Freezer light
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trays and
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Base grille
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Before Using Your
Refrigerator
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In This Section
Page Page I
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Cleaning it ........................................... 5 Installing it properly ........................... 6
Plugging it in ....................................... 5 Leveling it ............................................ 6 I
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it,
connect it to a power source, install it and level it.
Cleaning it
Removing packaging materials
Remove tape and any inside labels (except
the model and serial number label) before
using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.
OR
l Soak area with liquid hand-dishwashing
detergent before removing glue as
described above. Do not use sharp
instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can
damage the material. See “Important
Safety Instructions” on page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do
not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
Cleaning it before use
After removing all packaging materials,
clean your refrigerator before using it, if
necessary. See cleaning instructions on
pages 14-l 5.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 220 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere
fused and properly grounded electrical
supply is required. It is recommended that a.
separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot
be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do
not use an extension cord.

nstalling it properly
?. Allow 1.25 cm (% inch) space on each
side and at the top of the refrigerator for
ease of installation.
2. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall,
you might want to leave extra space on
the hinge side closest to the wall so the
door can be opened wider.
3. The refrigerator can be flush against the
wall.
Leveling it
Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling
screws-one on the right and one on the left.
To adjust one or both of these, follow the
directions below.
1. Remove base grille. (See page 12.)
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclock-
Right to raise;
left to lower
Use a screw-
driver to adjust
wise.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 12.)
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Using Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
Setting the controls ............................7
Changing the control settings ...........8
Adjusting the shelf glide ....................8
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ....9
Using the egg bin ...............................9
Removing the crisper and
crisper cover .....................................10
Removing the meat drawer
and cover ...........................................10
Page
Removing the freezer shelves.. ...... .I1
Removing the freezer bin.. .............. .ll
Using the ice cube trays.. ................... .I1
Removing the base grille ................ .12
Changing the light bulbs ................ .12
Understanding the sounds
you may hear .................................... 13
Saving energy ................................... 13
To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it
properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust some of the fea-
tures in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.
Setting the controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in
the refrigerator. When you plug in the refrigerator
for the first time:
1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 3.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range from
1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).
2. Set the Freezer Control to B.
Freezer Control adjustments range from
A (warmest) to C (coldest).
3. Give the refrigerator time to cool down
completely before adding food. This may
take several hours.
The settings indicated above should be
correct for normal, household refrigerator
usage. The controls are set correctly when
milk or juice is as cold as you like and
when ice cream is firm. If you need to
adjust these settings, see ‘Changing the
control settings” on page 8.

1J 11 E The Automatic Exterior Moisture
control continuously guards against moisture
build-up on the outside of your refrigerator
cabinet. This control does not have to be set
or adjusted.
Chmging the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
in the chart below as a guide. l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
-._ -- .__ RECOMMENDED
CONDITION: REASON: CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator l Door opened often Refrigerator 4
section . Large amount of food added Freezer A
too warm l Room temperature too warm
Freezer
section
too warm
l Door opened often
l Large amount of food added
l Very cold room temperature
(can’t cvcle often enouoh)
Refrigerator 3
Freezer C
Refrigerator
section
too cold
l Controls not set correctly
for your conditions Refrigerator 2
Freezer B
Ice not
made fast
enough
l Heavy ice usage
l Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
Refrigerator 3
Freezer C
Both
sections
too warm
l Door opened often
l Large amount of food added
l Very warm or very cold room
temperatures
Refrigerator 4
Freezer B
Adjusting the shelf glide
Use the shelf glide to secure odd-shaped
items or to separate other items.
1. Grasp glide.
2. Slide guide along track.
NOTE: Shelf glides cannot be removed.

Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Adjust shelves to match the way you use
your refrigerator.
To remove the shelves:
1. Remove items from the shelf.
2. Tilt shelf up at front.
3. Lift shelf up at back.
4. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace the shelves:
1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots
in the shelf supports on the back liner
wall.
2. Tilt front of shelf up until hooks drop into
slots.
3. Lower front of shelf to a level position.
Using the egg bin
The egg bin has two pieces -the lid and
the bin. Use the egg bin to hold one, two or
three dozen eggs.
To hold one dozen eggs:
Place a dozen eggs (in or out of carton) in
the bin and cover with the lid.
To hold two dozen eggs:
Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin and
cover with the lid.
To hold three dozen eggs:
Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin.
Invert the lid and place it on the bin. Put a
dozen eggs, in their carton, on top of the lid.
Lid
Bin
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emsving the crisper and crisper cover
To remove the crisper:
1 Slide the crisper straight out to the stop.
2 Lift the front slightly.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
Pull out to the
To remove the cover:
1. Hold cover firmly with both hands and lift
front of cover off supports.
2. Lift cover out by pulling up and out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit back of cover into notch supports on
walls of refrigerator.
2. Lower front into place.
Lift the cover
front, then
the back.
Removing the meat drawer and cover
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide the meat drawer straight out to the
stop.
Pull out to the stop, lift
the front and pull again.
2. Lift the front slightly.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Remove the crisper, the crisper cover and
the meat drawer.
2. Tilt front of cover up.
3. Lift cover at back and pull straight out.
4. Replace in reverse order.
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Removing the freezer shelves
To remove the shelves:
1. Lift right side of shelf off supports.
2. Slide shelf out of shelf support holes.
3. Replace in reverse order.
Removing the freezer bin
To remove the bin:
1. Slide bin out to the stop.
2. Lift the front to clear the stop.
3. Slide bin out the rest of the way.
To replace the bin:
1. Place bin on the slides.
2. Make sure the wire stops clear the front
Pull out to the stop, lift
the front and pull
again.
of the slides.
3. Slide bin in all the way.
Using the ice cube trays
If you don’t use the cubes, they may shrink.
The moving cold air starts a slow evapora-
tion. The longer you store cubes, the smaller
they get.
To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends.
2. Twist slightly.
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Removing the base grille
To remove the grille: Condenser coils
1 Open both doors. I
2, Pull base grille forward to release the
support tabs from the metal clips.
3. Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened
behind the grille.
To replace the grille:
1. Line up grille support tabs with metal clips.
2. Push firmly to snap into place.
3. Close the doors.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and
condenser coils on page 15.
Changing the light bulbs
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb, either
unplug the refrigerator or disconnect
the electricity leading to it at the main
power supply.
Failure to do so could result in
personal injury.
To change refrigerator light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. I- %- a_a -k4 \
2. Reach behind the Control Console to
remove bulb.
3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
To change freezer light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Push in sides of light shield until it snaps
free.
3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance
bulb.
4. Replace light shield.
5. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your
refrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb with
one of the same size and shape.
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Understanding the sounds you may hear
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that
your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are
new to you, you might be concerned about
them. Don’t be. Most of the new sounds are
normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls
and cabinets can make the sounds seem
louder.
The following describes the kinds of
sounds that might be new to you, and what
may be making them.
Slight hum, soft hiss
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor
and moving air.
Clicking or snapping sounds
The thermostat makes a definite click when
the refrigerator stops running. It also makes
a sound when the refrigerator starts. The
defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle
starts.
Water sounds
When the refrigerator stops running, you
may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few
minutes after it stops. You may also hear
defrost water running into the defrost water
pan.
Running sounds
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency
compressor and motor. It will run longer than
older designs. It may even seem to run most
of the time.
Saving energy
You can help your refrigerator use less l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but
electricity. don’t overcrowd it so air movement is
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level blocked.
the cabinet to be sure of a good seal. l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig-
l Clean the condenser coils regularly. erator and freezer to temperatures colder
l Open the door as few times as possible. than they need to be. If ice cream is firm in
Think about what you need before you the freezer and drinks are as cold as your
open the door. Get everything out at one family likes them, that’s cold enough.
time. Keep food organized so you won’t l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a
have to search for what you want. Close heat source such as a range, water heater,
door as soon as food is removed. furnace, radiator or in direct sunlight.
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Caring For Your Refrigerator
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In This Section
Page Page
Cleaning your refrigerator ............... 14 Power interruptions.. ........................ 17
Holiday and moving care ................. 16
Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a
few things you can do to help extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your
refrigerator and what to do when going on holiday, moving or during a power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections
defrost automatically. However, clean both
about once a month to prevent odors from
building up. Wipe up spills right away. Personal Injury Hazard
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrig- Refrigeration system tubes are located
erator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all near the defrost pan and can become
removable parts and clean the refrigerator hot. Remove and install defrost pan
according to the following directions. carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
Outside
Sponge or cloth with mild
detergent and warm
water
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel with mild detergent,
warm water and an
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)
l Hand wash, rinse and dry thor-
oughly.
l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not
use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year. Apply wax with a
clean, s&t cloth.. Waxing painted
metal surfaces provides rust
protection. Do not wax plastic
parts.
Inside walls
(allow freezer to
warm up so cloth
won’t stick)
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel with baking
soda or mild detergent
and warm water
l Wash with mixture of warm water
and:
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (26 g [2 tablespoons]
to .95 L [l quart] of water).
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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PART _--.----.-.-. __.--__ -----
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN -me-
Door liners and
gaskets
Plastic parts
(covers and
panels)
Sponge, soft cloth l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
or paper towel with
mild detergent and DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen-
trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners
warm water containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Soft, clean sponge l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
or soft, clean cloth DO NOT USE paper towels, window
with mild detergent
and warm water sprays, scouring cleansers or flam-
mable fluids. These can scratch or
damage material. See “Important Safety
Instructions” on page 3.
Defrost pan Sponge or cloth l Remove base grille. (See page 12.)
with mild detergent l To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
and warm water brace (remove tape; if any).
l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Replace with notched corner to the rear.
Push it in all the way.
l Make sure defrost pan drain tube is
pointing into pan.
l Replace base grille.
Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner
with extended
narrow
attachment
l Remove base grille.
l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils
may need to be cleaned as often as
every other month.
l Replace base grille.
Floor under
refrigerator Floor cleaners l Roll refrigerator out only as far as the
water supply line allows.
l Clean floor.
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
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Holiday and moving care
Short holidays
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will
be away for less than four weeks.
1. Use up any perishables.
2. Freeze other items.
Long holidays
If you will be gone a month or more:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove all food from the refrigerator:
Unplug the refrigerator.
Clean it, rinse well and dry.
Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of
both doors to prop them open far enough
for air to get in. This stops odor and mold
from building up.
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not allow children to climb on, play
near or climb inside the refrigerator
when the doors are blocked open.
They may become injured or trapped.
Moving
When you are moving the refrigerator to a
new home:
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. Pack all frozen food in dry ice.
3. Unplug the refrigerator.
4. Clean it thoroughly. Rinse well and dry.
5. Take out all removable parts, wrap them
well, and tape them together so they don’t
shift and rattle.
6. Screw in the leveling rollers.
7. Tape the doors shut and tape the power
supply cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put
everything back and refer to page 5.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your
Refrigerator” on page 7.
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Power interruptions
If electricity goes off, call the power com-
pany. Ask how long power will be off.
1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or
less, keep both doors closed. This
helps food stay frozen.
2. If service will be interrupted longer than
24 hours:
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a
frozen food locker.
OR
(b) Place 32 grams of dry ice in freezer
for every liter (2 Ibs. for every cubic
foot) of freezer space. This keeps food
frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear gloves to
protect your hands from dry ice burns.
OR
(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is
available, use or can perishable food
at once.
3. A full freezer stays cold longer than a
partly filled one. A freezer full of meat
stays cold longer than a freezer full of
baked goods. If food contains ice crystals,
it may be safely refrozen, although the
quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor, or if you feel
it is unsafe, dispose of it.
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Food Storage Guide
There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher,
longer, take the time to study these recommended steps.
Storing fresh food
Wrap or store food placed in the refrigerator
in airtight and moisture-proof material. This
prevents food odor and taste transfer
throughout the refrigerator. For dated
products, check code date to ensure fresh-
ness.
Leafy vegetables
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off
bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold
water and drain. Place in plastic bag or
plastic container and store in crisper.
Vegetables with skins
(carrots, peppers)
Store in crisper, plastic bags or plastic
container.
Fruit
Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in
plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull
berries until they are ready to use. Sort and
keep berries in their original container in a
crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper
bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Eclw
Store without washing in egg bin provided,
or in the original carton on an interior shelf.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place
milk on interior shelf.
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or
closed compartment. When storing an extra
supply, wrap in freezer packaging and
freeze.
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are
ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly
in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or alumi-
num foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can
also be used.
Meat
Store most meat in original wrapping as long
as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if
necessary. See the following chart for
storage times.
APPROXIMATE TIME
TYPE (DAYS)+
Chicken 1 to 2
Ground beef 1 to2
Steaks and roasts 3 to 5
Cured meats 7to 10
Bacon 5 to 7
Cold cuts 3 to 5
Variety meats 1 to2
+lf storing meat longer than the times given,
follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the same
day as purchased.
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Storing frozen food
The freezer section is designed for storage
of commercially frozen food and for freezing
food at home.
NOTE: For further information about prepar-
ing food for freezing or food storage times,
check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook.
Packaging
The secret of successful freezing is in the
packaging. The way you close and seal the
package must not allow air or moisture in or
out. Packaging done in any other way could
cause food odor and taste transfer through-
out the refrigerator and drying of frozen
food.
Packaging recommended for use:
l Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
l Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
l Heavy-duty aluminum foil
l Plastic-coated paper
l Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from
a Saran film)
Follow package or container instructions for
proper freezing methods.
Do not use:
l Bread wrappers
l Non-polyethylene plastic containers
l Containers without tight lids
l Waxed paper
l Waxed-coated freezer wrap
l Thin, semi-permeable wrap
The use of these wrappings could cause
food odor, taste transfer and drying of frozen
food.
Freezing
Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze
any large quantity of food. Put no more
unfrozen food into the freezer than will
freeze within 24 hours (no more than 32 to
48 grams of food per liter [2 to 3 Ibs. per
cubic foot] of freezer space). Leave enough
space for air to circulate around packages.
Be careful to leave enough room at the front
so the door can close tightly.
Storage times will vary according to the
quality of the food, the type of packaging or
wrap used (airtight and moisture-proof) and
the storage temperature, which should be
-17.8% (0°F).
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If You Need Assistance Or
Service
Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read the
chart below before calling for service on your appliance.
1. Before calling for assistance ...
Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances.
Please read through this and see if it can’solve your problem.
PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Your refrigerator Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper
will not voltage?
operate Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
The lights do
not work
Is the Refrigerator Control set to the OFF position?
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage?
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
Is a bulb burned out?
You hear unfamil- Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator?
iar sounds or a
rattling/jingling
noise Some new sounds are normal. See “Understanding the sounds you
may hear” on page 13.
There is water in This is normal on hot, muggy days. Make sure the refrigerator is level
the defrost pan so the pan does not overflow.
The motor seems Are the condenser coils dirty?
to run too much Has the door been opened often? Has a large amount of food been
added at one time? The motor naturally runs longer if these things
happen.
Is the room hot? If the room is too warm, the motor runs longer to
keep the unit cool.
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