Whirlpool RT18DK Refrigerator User Manual


 
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 refrigera-
tor will not
operate
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage?
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
Is the Refriaerator Control set to the OFF oosition?
The light does
not work
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?
The optional ice
Is the freezer cold enough to make ice? It could take overnight for
maker does not
the freezer to reach the proper temperature.
work
Is the ON/OFF lever in the ON (down) position? (See page 11.)
Is the water valve turned on?
Does the water line have a clog or leak?
You hear unfa-
Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator?
miliar sounds or
a rattling/
Some new sounds are normal. See “Understanding the sounds you
jingling noise
may heat” 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 to run
too much
Are the condenser coils dirty?
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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