Whirlpool WBE 3325 NFW — troubleshooting Common Issues with Automatic Ice Makers [34/36]

Is the automatic ice maker ON OFF button set to ON Make sure the lever of the automatic ice maker inside the freezer compartment is not turned to OFF i e in the horizontal position on some models Is the water turned on Is water getting to the automatic ice maker Is there a water filter installed on the appliance on some models This filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly First check the filter installation instructions to ensure that the filter was installed correctly and is not clogged If installation or clogging is not a problem call a qualified person or a technician If there is water in the defrost pan This is normal in hot damp weather The pan can even be half full Make sure the appliance is level so that the water does not overflow If the edges of the appliance cabinet which come in contact with the door seal are warm to the touch This is normal in hot weather and when the compressor is running If the light does not work Have you checked the protection devices and fuses of the electrical system in your home Is the power cable plugged into a live socket with the proper voltage Has the light bulb burnt out In the case of burnt out bulbs I Always unplug the appliance from the mains 2 See chapter Tlaintenance and Cleaning If the motor seems to run too much Is the condenser free of dust and fluff Are the doors properly closed Are the door seals properly fitted On hot days or if the room is warm the motor naturally runs longer If the appliance door has been left open for a while or if large amounts of food have been stored the motor will run longer in order to cool down the interior of the appliance Motor running time depends on different things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the temperaturecontrols If the appliance temperature is too high Are the appliance controls correctly set Has a large amount of food been added to the appliance Check that the doors are not opened too often Check that the doors close properly Make sure that air flow vents inside the compartment are not blocked as this prevents the circulation of cold air If there is moisture build up Make sure that air flow vents inside the compartment are not blocked as this prevents the circulation of air Make sure that the food is properly packaged Dry any dampness on food containers before placing them in the appliance Check that the doors are not opened too often When the door is opened humidity from the room air enters the appliance The more often the door is opened the faster humidity builds up especially when the room itself is very humid If the room is very humid it is normal for moisture to build up inside the refrigerator 34 If the doors do not open and close properly Check that food packages are not blocking the door Check that the internal parts or automatic ice maker are not out of position Check that the door seals are not dirty or sticky Ensure the appliance is level AFTER SALES SERVICE Before contacting After Sales Service Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has been solved If it has not disconnect tne appliance from the power supply and wait for about an hour before switching on again If after performing the checks described in the Troubleshooting Guide and switching the appliance on again your appliance still does not work properly contact the After sales Service explain the problem Specify the model and appliance serial number stated on the rating plate the nature of the problem the Service number the number after the word SERVICE on the data plate on the inside of the appliance your full address your telephone number and area code SERVICE 0000 000 00000 lllllllllllllllllllllll Note The direction of door opening can be changed If this operation is performed by After sales Service it is not covered by the warranty ELECTRICAL CONNECTION I For Great Britain only Warning this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A I 3amp fused plug to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A S T A approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows I Remove the fuse cover A and fuse B 2 Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover j a 3 Refit both into plug f Important The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct replacement is fitted Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or the colour embossed in words on the base of the plug Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical store 2 For the Republic of Ireland only The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply but a third type of plug and socket is also used the 2 pin side earth type 3 Socket outlet plug valid for both countries If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet please contact Whirlpool Service for further instruction Please do not attempt to change plug yourself This procedure needs to be carried out by a qualified Whirlpool technician in compliance with the manufactures instructionsand current standard safety regulations