Whirlpool WRF992FIFH Refrigerator User Manual


 
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First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product-help.
If you experience Possible Causes Solution
Ice and Water (cont.)
The ice maker is not
producing ice or is not
producing enough ice.
(cont.)
The refrigerator door is not closed
completely.
Close the door rmly. If it does not close completely, see “The
doors will not close completely” in this table.
A large amount of ice was recently
removed.
Allow sufcient time for ice maker to produce more ice. See “Ice
Maker and Ice Storage Bin” section for ice production rates.
An ice cube is jammed in the ice
maker.
Remove ice from the ice maker with a plastic utensil.
A water lter is installed on the
refrigerator.
Remove the water lter and operate the ice maker. If ice volume
improves, then the lter may be clogged or incorrectly installed.
Replace lter or reinstall it correctly.
A reverse osmosis water ltration
system is connected to your cold
water supply.
This can decrease water pressure. See “Water Supply
Requirements” section.
The ice cubes are hollow
or small.
NOTE: This is an
indication of low water
pressure.
The water shut-off valve is not fully
open.
Turn the water shut-off valve fully open.
There is a kink in the water source
line.
A kink in the line can reduce water ow. Straighten the water
source line.
A water lter is installed on the
refrigerator.
Remove lter and operate ice maker. If ice quality improves, then
the lter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace lter or
reinstall it correctly.
A reverse osmosis water ltration
system is connected to your cold
water supply.
This can decrease water pressure. See “Water Supply
Requirements” section.
Questions remain regarding water
pressure.
Call a licensed, qualied plumber.
Off-taste, odor, or gray
color in the ice or water
Newly installed refrigerator requires
ush of water system.
Flush the water system. See “Water and Ice Dispensers” section
for water system ushing instructions.
Recently installed or replaced
plumbing connections. New
plumbing connections can cause
discolored or off-avored ice and
water.
Discard the ice and wash the ice storage bin. Flush the water
system with 3 gal. (12 L) of water. Allow 24 hours for the ice
maker to make new ice and discard the rst 3 batches of ice
produced.
Using a water supply connection type
other than recommended
It is recommended to use copper tubing or Whirlpool
®
supply
line, Part Number 8212547RP. See “Connect to Water Line”
section.
The ice has been stored too long. Discard ice, and wash ice storage bin. Allow 24 hours for ice
maker to make new ice.
The water has been stored too long. Dispense at least 1 qt (1 L) of water per week to maintain a fresh
supply.
Odor from stored food has
transferred to the ice.
Use airtight, moisture-proof packaging to store food.
There are minerals (such as sulfur) in
the water.
A water lter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
There is a water lter installed on the
refrigerator.
Gray or dark discoloration in ice may indicate that the water
ltration system needs additional ushing. Flush the water
system after installing and before using a new water lter. See
“Water and Ice Dispensers” section for water lter ushing
instructions.
The water lter needs to be replaced. Replace the disposable water lter at least every 6 months or
when indicated. See “Water Filtration System” section.
The water-and-ice
dispenser will not
operate properly.
The refrigerator is not connected to
a water supply or the water supply
shut-off valve is not turned on.
Connect the refrigerator to the water supply and turn the water
shut-off valve fully open.
Troubleshooting