Whirlpool Ice Maker 470 User Manual

CLICKING OR SNAPPING - caused by thermostat when the refrigerator stops on starts 

operating. The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle begins and ends. 

 
WATER SOUNDS / GURGLING NOISE - caused by liquid settling in the tubing when the 

refrigerator stops operating. You may also hear defrost water dripping into the defrost water 
pan. 

 

 
HEAVY WARM LOAD - The amount of warm food placed in the refrigerator affects running time 

and power consumption. Ordinarily, when a supply of food is placed in a refrigerator, it will 
operate continuously until the food is down to the desired storage temperature. This 
continuous operation is normal. In high ambient, an excessive warm load may cause 
overload cycles. 

 
EXCESSIVE DOOR OPENINGS - The length of time the door is left open and the number of 

times the door is opened should be held to a minimum. Excessive door openings will 
greatly increase running time, power consumption and frost build-up. 

 
IMPROPER STORAGE - Uncovered foods and improper packaging materials and methods 
cause food to dry out. This reduces the flavor of foods and results in excessive frost build- up. 
 
WARM ROOM - 
1.   

A warm room or other large source of heat (such as a cooking range, heater, hot air duct, 
sunny window) can affect performance. 

2.  

In general, the warmer the room, the greater the running time and power consumption. 

 
EXTERIOR SWEATING - Refrigerators are designed to prevent "run off” moisture at 90 deg F 

and 90% relative humidity ambient. There may be a thin film of moisture on some areas at 
a lower temperature and relative humidity. This is within design specifications and is not a 
fault of construction. 
Relocating the refrigerator in a less humid, better ventilated area will normally eliminate 
most moisture problems. 
 

Allow several hours for the refrigerator and freezer compartments to reach their operating 
temperatures, before adding food items. If the milk or juices in the refrigerator section is as 
cold as desired, then the thermostat is set correctly. The freezer section is set correctly 
when ice cream remains firm. If the refrigerator and the freezer temperatures need to be 
readjusted, make sure that you 

1.   

Adjust the refrigerator compartment temperature first. 

2.   

Wait at, least 24 hours before you make any further changes 

3.  

When the refrigerator section is at the desired temperature, adjust the freezer section, as 
desired. 
The reasons for certain temperature problems are given below, accordingly set the 
refrigerator section and freezer section 

 
S.No.                    SYMPTOMS                                  

      REASON 

1.   

 If the refrigerator section is TOO WARM          Door opened often 

 

 

Large amount of food added 

 

 

Room temperature too warm 

2.  

 If freezer section is TOO WARM                       Door opened often 

 

 

Large amount of food added 

 

 

Very cold room temperature 

3.          If refrigerator section is TOO COLD         

Controls not set correctly for your conditions 

 

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