Whirlpool ARG340A+: Automatic Ice maker noises (on some models):

Buzzing sound when water valve or fan start

In the case of burnt-out bulbs:

working.

1. Always unplug the appliance from the mains.

A cracking sound when compressor starts or

2. See chapter "Maintenance and Cleaning".

when ready ice drops into ice box Abrupt

If the motor seems to run too much:

clicks when compressor switches on and off.

• Is the condenser free of dust and fluff?

Automatic Ice maker noises (on some

• Are the doors properly closed?

models):

• Are the door seals properly fitted?

- Since your appliance has an automatic ice maker,

• On hot days or if the room is warm, the motor

you may hear buzzing (from the water valve),

naturally runs longer.

trickling water and the clatter of the ice falling

• If the appliance door has been left open for a

into the bucket.

while or if large amounts of food have been

stored, the motor will run longer in order to

The appliance is not working:

cool down the interior of the appliance.

• Is the power cable plugged into a live socket

• Motor running time depends on different things:

with the proper voltage?

number of door openings, amount of food

• Have you checked the protection devices and

stored, temperature of the room, setting of the

fuses of the electrical system in your home?

temperature controls.

If your automatic ice maker does not work (on

If the appliance temperature is too high:

some models):

• Are the appliance controls correctly set?

• Has the freezer had enough time to become

• Has a large amount of food been added to the

cold? With a new appliance this may take

appliance?

overnight.

• Check that the doors are not opened too often.

• Is the automatic ice maker ON/OFF button set

• Check that the doors close properly.

to ON?

• Make sure that air flow vents inside the

• Make sure the lever of the automatic ice maker,

compartment are not blocked, as this prevents

inside the freezer compartment, is not turned to

the circulation of cold air.

OFF, i.e. in the horizontal position (on some

models).

If there is moisture build-up:

• Is the water turned on? Is water getting to the

• Make sure that air flow vents inside the

automatic ice maker?

compartment are not blocked, as this prevents

• Is there a water filter installed on the appliance

the circulation of air.

(on some models)? This filter may be clogged or

• Make sure that the food is properly packaged.

installed incorrectly. First, check the filter

Dry any dampness on food containers before

installation instructions to ensure that the filter

placing them in the appliance.

was installed correctly and is not clogged. If

• Check that the doors are not opened too often.

installation or clogging is not a problem, call a

When the door is opened, humidity from the

qualified person or a technician.

room air enters the appliance. The more often

the door is opened, the faster humidity builds

If there is water in the defrost pan:

up, especially when the room itself is very

• This is normal in hot, damp weather. The pan

humid.

can even be half full. Make sure the appliance is

• If the room is very humid, it is normal for

level so that the water does not overflow.

moisture to build up inside the refrigerator.

If the edges of the appliance cabinet, which

If the doors do not open and close properly:

come in contact with the door seal, are warm

• Check that food packages are not blocking the

to the touch:

door.

• This is normal in hot weather and when the

• Check that the internal parts or automatic ice

compressor is running.

maker are not out of position.

If the light does not work:

• Check that the door seals are not dirty or sticky.

• Have you checked the protection devices and

• Ensure the appliance is level.

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?

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