Whirlpool 7WF736SDAM Quick Reference Guide

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

GUIDE DE RÉFÉRENCE RAPIDE

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COOLING AND NOISE

Cooling

Make sure the controls are set to the recommended temperatures for normal
household use.

NOTE: Areas such as a garage or porch may experience hotter or colder
temperatures and higher humidity than inside the home. You may need to adjust
the temperature to accommodate for these conditions.

Freezer - 0˚F (-18˚C)
Fridge - 37˚F (3˚C)

• Before storing food, wait 24 hours for your refrigerator to
cool completely.

• If you adjust the control settings, allow 24 hours for the
temperature to change between adjustments.

• Make sure the air vents inside the refrigerator and freezer
compartments are not blocked by stored food.

Noise

The compressor in your new refrigerator operates quietly.
Due to this reduction in operating noise, you may notice
unfamiliar noises that are normal. To listen to normal
refrigerator sounds, go to www.whirlpool.com/product_help
and search for “normal sounds” OR scan the QR code
located to the right.

Buzzing and
Clicking

Heard when the water valve opens and closes to dispense
and/or fill the ice maker. If the refrigerator is not connected
to the water line, turn OFF the ice maker.

Pulsating/Whirring Fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance

Hissing/Dripping Flow of refrigerant, or flow of oil in the compressor
Rattling/Banging Move water line away from the refrigerator cabinet or fasten

the excess line to the cabinet.

Popping Contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during

initial cool-down

Water running/
Gurgling

May be heard when ice melts during the defrost cycle and
water runs into the drain pan

Creaking/Cracking/
Grinding

May be heard as ice is being ejected from the ice maker
mold

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WATER FILTER

Water Filter Installation/Flushing/Replacement

Installation

1. Take the water filter out of its packaging and remove the

cover from the O-rings. Be sure the O-rings are still in place
after the cover is removed.

NOTE: See the water filter certification and performance
data information in your Use & Care Guide.

2. The water filter compartment is located in the right-hand

side of the refrigerator ceiling. Push up on the door to
release the catch, then lower the door.

3. Align the arrow on the water filter label with the cutout

notch in the filter housing and insert the filter into the housing.

4. Turn the filter clockwise until it locks into the housing.
NOTE: If the filter is not correctly locked into the housing, the water dispenser

will not operate. Water will not flow from the dispenser.

5. Lift the filter up into the compartment. Close the filter compartment door completely.

Flushing

IMPORTANT: After connecting the refrigerator to a water source or
replacing the water filter, flush the water system to force air from
the water line to keep the dispenser from dripping.

1. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the water
dispenser pad for 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds.
Repeat until water begins to flow.

2. Continue depressing and releasing the dispenser pad
(5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 3 gal. (12 L) of
water has been dispensed.

Replacement

Press OPTIONS and select Filter Status to display the percentage of use remaining
in the water filter (from 99% to 0%).

ALSO

The water filter status lights will let you know when to change your water filter.

• ORDER (Yellow) - Order a replacement water filter.

• REPLACE (Red) - Replace the water filter.

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst
reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.

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ICE AND WATER

Ice and Water

Ice Maker Operation

1. Connect the refrigerator to the household water line. Turn on
the ice maker.

Style 1 - Push up on the latch on the left-hand side of the
ice compartment to open the door. The ice maker switch is
located on the left-hand side of the ice compartment.

• Move the switch to the (left) ON position.
Style 2 - Lower the wire shutoff arm to turn the ice maker

ON.

2. Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to become cold
enough to make ice. If there is no ice after 48 hours,
make sure the water line is connected to the refrigerator, the
water supply is turned on and the ice maker is turned on.

3. Discard the first three batches of ice produced.

4. It will take approximately 2 to 3 days for the ice bin to fill

completely following installation.

NOTE: The ice maker should produce approximately 3 lbs of
ice per day under normal operation.

Ice Maker and Dispensers

Hollow ice cubes, slow or no water flow

If the ice cubes are hollow or have an irregular shape, or the
water flow decreases, it could be because of low water
pressure.

• Make sure the water filter is locked in its compartment.

Replace the water filter every 6 months or if it is clogged.

• Make sure you have adequate water supply pressure; check

the Reverse Osmosis (RO) system, if applicable.

• Make sure the water line is free of kinks and/or restrictions.

Dispenser or Ice System Jams, No/Slow/Little Ice Production or Dispensing, Ice
Clumping

• Ice shavings collect in the dispenser chute and may eventually lead to jams.

Occasionally dispense cubed ice to clean out the ice chute.

• If necessary, remove the ice clogging the storage bin and delivery chute, using a

plastic utensil.

• An ice cube may be jammed in the ice maker ejector. Remove ice from the ejector

arm using a plastic utensil.

• Warmth, humidity, or lack of use may cause the ice to clump. Dispense ice

regularly. If clumping occurs, clean the storage bin.

Style 1

Style 2