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7. Trouble shooting

  

 

 
If there is something wrong with your refrigerator, please check the following points before you call 
for service assistance. 
 
Refrigerator does not work 

Is the power cord plugged into the socket? 

Is there a power outage? 

Has the circuit breaker tripped? 

Is there a loose connection? 

Is the thermostat in the ‘off’ position? 

Refrigerator attempts to start 

but fails 

Is the voltage low? 

Ice formation is slow 

Is the Airflow Control in ‘freezer max’ position? 

Cooling in the refrigerator is 

not enough 

Is the Refrigerator Control set too low? 

Is the air passage obstructed by food? 

Is the refrigerator compartment overloaded? 

Is the refrigerator door fully closed? 

Are the doors being opened too frequently? 

Are you storing hot food in the refrigerator? 

Refrigerator runs non-stop 

Are the Temperature Controls set too high? 

Is the door left open for too long?   

Refrigerator works, but inside 

light does not 

Check the light bulb. 

Refrigerator side walls are hot 

This is not a problem. The walls heat slightly during 

normal operation.     

Refrigerator gives a mild 

shock 

Contact Whirlpool Customer Service. 

Refrigerator makes too much 

noise 

Is the refrigerator on a level surface? 

Is the refrigerator too close to the wall? 

Refrigerator compartment is 

smelly 

Has the refrigerator been cleaned recently? 

Is there an object with a strong smell inside? 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for WRO34U Series

Page 1: ...1 RE F R I G E R ATO R USER S OPERATION MANUAL Model WRO34U IMPORTANT Before installing and operating the unit please read understand and follow the Warnings and Instructions Retain for future reference ...

Page 2: ...ption of your Whirlpool Refrigerator 3 2 Warning and Safety Precautions 5 3 Getting Started 7 4 Operating your Whirlpool Refrigerator 8 5 Care and Maintenance 9 6 Food Storage Tips 11 7 Trouble shooting 12 8 Reversing the door 13 ...

Page 3: ...Freezer Temperature Controller 12 Crisper Cover 5 Controller 13 Crisper 6 Refrigerator Shelf A 14 Front Levelling Foot 7 Door Light Switch 15 Door Shelf 8 Temperature Adjustment Control 16 Front Levelling Foot Note Due to constant development your refrigerator may be slightly different from the model illustrated in this Instruction Manual Please note the Instructions remain the same ...

Page 4: ...s packaged food etc Please lift the shelves vertically to remove 2 Adjustable shelves There are three adjustable shelves in the refrigerator compartment The shelves can be easily taken out to be cleaned 3 Vegetable Crispers There are two crispers in the refrigeration chamber Each vegetable crisper is suitable for the storage of fruits and vegetables 4 Freezer Compartment The freezer compartment is...

Page 5: ...open fires and any device which creates a spark Disconnect the appliance from the mains power Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes Notify Whirlpool Customer Service for necessary action and advice The room for installing the appliance must be at least 1 cubic metre per 8 grams of refrigerant The refrigerant quantity contained in this appliance is 45 g...

Page 6: ...short circuit Disposal of your appliance Disconnect the appliance from the mains power Cut the power cable at the point where it exits the refrigerator and destroy the plug or render it unusable to prevent misuse and not pose a hazard Remove the doors and the shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside as they can get trapped and suffocate Ensure that the appliance does not present any dan...

Page 7: ... structure clear of obstruction Regularly keep the openings clean Avoid carpeted areas A stable installation minimizes noise and prevents tilting Shift the refrigerator into place by raising the front slightly and sliding it on the rear castors Rotate the two levelling feet provided below your refrigerator at the front corners clockwise anticlockwise to raise lower the front The front should be sl...

Page 8: ...r according to the room temperature frequency of door opening and storage load Sliding the slider enables you to change the temperature of the freezer MAX MIN Caution Do not keep hot more than 60 C or heavy more than 10 kg objects on top of the refrigerator Do not keep lit candles on top of the refrigerator as this can cause a fire Do not chill liquids and carbonated drinks in glass containers in ...

Page 9: ... or other insects will not be covered by the Warranty Caution Do not splash water directly on the refrigerator Do not work with flammable sprays or solvent based cleaners The fumes could cause fires or explosions Be sure to check the voltage before inserting the power supply cord into the socket Be sure not to re insert the power supply socket within 5 minutes of removing it from the socket Ensure...

Page 10: ...ortation Lift the refrigerator slightly from the front and slide using the castors at the rear Changing the light bulb Before removing the light bulb disconnect the refrigerator at the main power supply Failure to do so could result in electric shock or serious injury Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screw of the light cover Remove the light cover by gently pushing upwards Unscrew the...

Page 11: ...lpool refrigerator makes it possible for you to preserve your favourite fruits vegetables or meats for longer Just follow the storage tips given here to keep your favourite food fresh for a long time All vegetables should be blanched quickly dipped in boiling water before freezing Blanching destroys enzymes preserves flavour texture and vitamin content and reduces micro organisms After blanching r...

Page 12: ...e obstructed by food Is the refrigerator compartment overloaded Is the refrigerator door fully closed Are the doors being opened too frequently Are you storing hot food in the refrigerator Refrigerator runs non stop Are the Temperature Controls set too high Is the door left open for too long Refrigerator works but inside light does not Check the light bulb Refrigerator side walls are hot This is n...

Page 13: ... cooling pipes at the rear of the refrigerator 1 Remove the top hinge cover and the top hinge bracket by unscrewing the three mounting screws 2 Lift the upper door and place it on a suitable padded surface to prevent it being damaged Remove the blanking plugs if fitted to the left hand side holes on the top and bottom sides of the door and fit them to the holes on the right hand side 3 Remove the ...

Page 14: ...et fitted to the base at the front corners Remove the bottom hinge bracket by removing the mounting screws As illustrated below 7 Position the lower door in the proper position Insert the hinge pin of the bottom hinge bracket into the bottom left hand side hole of the lower door Position the bracket holes over the left hand side mounting holes fit and tighten the screws Next refit the levelling fe...

Page 15: ...or into the hinge pin of the centre hinge bracket 9 Remove the blanking plug and plate from the left hand side holes of the refrigerator top to be used for mounting the top hinge bracket and fit them to the right hand side holes Locate the hinge pin of the top hinge bracket into the top left side hole of the freezer door Position the bracket holes over the left hand side mounting holes fit and tig...

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