Whirlpool RT16DK - Manual (Page 11)

Before You Call For Service
If you are having an operating problem,
check the chart to see what the cause
might be before you call for assistance.
OPERATING PROBLEM CHECK IF WHAT TO DO
Refrigerator will not run. ■ Power cord is plugged into a live
circuit with proper voltage.
■ Refrigerator Control is turned on.
■ A house fuse has blown or circuit
breaker has tripped. Also check if a
time-delay fuse has been used.
■ Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet
Check circuit voltage at fuse/drcuit breaker box.
■ Set refrigerator Control to an on position.
■ Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the
correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.
Rattling, jingling noise or
unfamiliar sounds. ■ Anything is on top of or behind the
refrigerator when the refrigerator
is operating.
■ These are "normal" operating
sounds; humming from fans,
clicking from thermostat or defrost
cycle, or defrost water draining
into the defrost pan.
■ Remove objects from the top or from behind the
refrigerator.
■ Read the “Normal operating sounds" section
below.
Ice maker will not make ice.
(RT14DM and RT18DM-
optional for other models) ■ Freezer compartment has had
enough time to get cold. With a
new refrigerator, it may require
cooling overnight to reach proper
temperature.
■ Signal arm is in the down position
to start ice maker.
■ Water valve is turned to open
position and water is reaching the
ice maker.
■ Allow freezer to get cold enough.
■ Put signal arm in the down position.
■ Turn water valve to open position.
Water in the defrost pan.
■ Weather is hot and muggy. ■ Hot and muggy weather can cause water to
collect in the drain pan. Since water levels may
reach half-full in the pan, be sure to level the
refrigerator so the pan does not overflow.
Light does not work.
■ A house fuse has blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
■ Power cord is plugged into a live
circuit with proper voltage.
■ Bulb is burned out.
■ Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the
correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.
■ Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet.
Check circuit voltage at fuse/drcuit breaker box.
■ Replace bulb with an appliance bulb. FoUow
instructions on page 8.
Motor runs too long.
■ Condenser is free of lint and dust.
■ Weather or room is hot or muggy.
■ Door has been opened frequently
or a large amount of food has been
added to the refrigerator or freezer
compartment.
■ Remove dust and lint from the condenser coils
with a vacuum cleaner.
■ If the temperature outside or inside is warm,
motor-nmning noises are normal.
■ Dedde which food items you need before
opening the refrigerator or freezer section. Motor
noise is also normal when large amounts of food
are added to the refrigerator-freezer
compartments.
Remember-your new refrigerator may be larger
than your old refrigerator. It may have more
space to cool, which requires a longer-running
motor.
Normal operating sounds
You can expect to hear the following
sounds when your refrigerator-freezer is
operating:
■ Slight hum or soft hiss as the
refrigerator's fan motor moves air.
■ Clicking or snapping sounds occur
when the refrigerator starts and
stops running. The defrost timer
also clicks when the defrost cycle
starts and stops.
Water sounds occur as water
gurgles through tubing for a few
minutes after refrigerator stops
running. You may also hear defrost
water running into the defrost-
water pan.
Buzzing sounds (from the ice maker
water valve), trickling water and
clatter (or thud) of ice may be heard
if you have an ice maker.
Operating sounds from the high­
efficiency compressor and motor. It
will run longer than your older
refrigerator.
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