Midea WHS-65LW1 Refrigeration

Troubleshooting Guide

You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for service.

Refrigerator does not operate

+ Refrigerator is unplugged.
+ The circuit breaker is tripped/ fuse blown.

Compressor turns on and off

• The room temperature is warmer than normal
• Door is leftopen or is frequently opened
• The refrigerator does not have the corect clearances.
• The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time.

Refrigerator compartments are too warm

• Temperature control is not set correctly.
• Door is leftopen or is frequently opened.
• The door gasket does not seal property.
• A large amount of warm or hot food was stored recently. Wait for the refrigerator to reach its selected temperature.
• The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time.

Vibrating or rattling (slight vibration is normal)

• Leveling legs need adjusting
• Refrigerator is placed on an uneven or weak surface.
• The refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the refrigerator and move it away from the wall.

Temperature of external refrigerator surface is warm

• The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as 30°F warmer than room temperature.
• This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet

Moisture collects inside the refrigerator

• Doris left open or is frequently opened.

Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator

+ Is normal in hot and humid weather. Air carries moisture into the refrigerator when doors are opened.

Bubbling or gurgling sounds (like boiling water)

+ This is the normal sound of refrigerant (used to cool refrigerator) circulating throughout the system.

Popping or cracking sounds when compressor comes on

+ This is normal. Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction. like hot water pipes. The sound will level off or disappears refrigerator runs.

The door will not close properly

+ The refrigerator is not on a level surface.
+ The gasket is dirty.
+ The storage basket is out of position

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