Whirlpool 8ET8MTKXKT00 - Manual (Page 25)

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Off-taste or odor in the ice
■ Are the plumbing connections new, causing
discolored or off-flavored ice?
Discard the first few batches of ice.
■ Have the ice cubes been stored for too long?
Throw old ice away and make a new supply.
■ Has food in the refrigerator been wrapped properly?
Refer to the “Food Storage Guide” section.
■ Do the freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned?
See the “Cleaning Your Refrigerator” section.
■ Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)?
A filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
The divider between the two compartments is
warm
The warmth is probably due to normal operation of the
automatic exterior moisture control.
Temperature is too warm
■ Are the air vents blocked in either compartment?
This prevents the movement of cold air from the
freezer to the refrigerator.
Remove any objects from in front of the air vents. Refer
to “Ensuring Proper Air Circulation” for the location of
air vents.
■ Are the door(s) opened often?
Be aware that the refrigerator will warm when this
occurs. In order to keep the refrigerator cool, try to get
everything you need out of the refrigerator at once,
keep food organized so it is easy to find, and close the
door as soon as the food is removed.
■ ■ ■ ■ Has a large amount of food just been added to the
refrigerator or freezer?
Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. It
can take several hours for the refrigerator to return to
the normal temperature.
■ Is the control set correctly for the surrounding
conditions?
Refer to the “Setting the Controls” section.
There is interior moisture build-up
■ Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator?
Remove any objects from in front of the air vents. Refer
to “Ensuring Proper Air Circulation” for the location of
air vents.
■ Is the door opened often?
To avoid humidity build-up, try to get everything you
need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food
organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as
soon as the food is removed. (When the door is
opened, humidity from the room air enters the
refrigerator. The more often the door is opened, the
faster humidity builds up, especially when the room
itself is very humid.)
■ Is the room humid?
It is normal for moisture to build up inside the
refrigerator when the room air is humid.
■ Is the food packaged correctly?
Check that all food is securely wrapped. If necessary,
repackage food according to the guidelines in the
“Food Storage Guide” section. Wipe off damp food
containers before placing in the refrigerator.
■ Is the control set correctly for the surrounding
conditions?
Refer to the “Setting the Control” section.
■ Was a self-defrost cycle completed?
It is normal for droplets to form on the back wall after
the refrigerator self-defrosts.
The doors are difficult to open
■ Are the gaskets dirty or sticky?
Clean gaskets and the surface that they touch. Rub a
thin coat of paraffin wax on the gaskets following
cleaning.
The doors will not close completely
■ Are food packages blocking the door open?
Rearrange containers so that they fit more tightly and
take up less space.
■ Is the ice bin out of position?
Push the ice bin in all the way.
■ Are the crisper cover, pans, shelves, bins, or
baskets out of position?
Put the crisper cover and all pans, shelves, bins, and
baskets back into their correct positions. See the
“Refrigerator Features” section for more information.
■ Are the gaskets sticking?
Clean gaskets and the surface that they touch. Rub a
thin coat of paraffin wax on the gaskets following
cleaning.
■ Does the refrigerator wobble or seem unstable?
Level the refrigerator. Refer to the “Door Closing and
Alignment” section.
■ Were the doors removed during product installation
and not properly replaced?
Remove and replace the doors according to the
“Reversing the Door Swing” section, or call a qualified
service technician.