20 Most Recent Whirlpool ET4WSKXS Top Freezer Refrigerator Questions & Answers

ID THERE FROST BUILDING UP IN THE FREEZER?IKE

unplug your freezer. Move the fridge 1 foot from the wall. Wait 15 minutes and plug again . if it works good , ok . if not you will need to call the technician who will check the starting relay and the compressor

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There are a few reasons why the refrigerator part will not cool...here are a couple of tips that will help you to figure out why the refrigerantor is not cooling...

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Your refrigerator has a drain that leads to the exterior drain pan beneath the refrigerator. Occasionally this drain can become clogged resulting in standing water inside your refrigerator. A similar drain exists in the freezer, which when clogged results in ice build up on the floor of the freezer.

The drain is located either on the floor of the refrigerator, beneath the vegetable crisper, or in the wall behind a drain funnel.

Clear the drain by forcing a solution of water and bleach or water and baking soda into it with a basting syringe. If the solution will not flow through, slide a length of ¼ inch flexible tubing into the drain tube to push the clog through to the drain pan. Remove the tubing after clearing the clog.

NOTE-(This may be a leveling issue as well)

It is important for the refrigerator to be level. If it is not level, doors may not open or close properly and may not seal tightly. Also, drainage from the defrost cycle might be impaired as might the ice making cycle. The appliance was engineered based on it being installed in a level position. While there may be some tolerance for out-of-level installation, the appliance will operate at its best when properly leveled.

Place a level on top of the refrigerator near the front. Do not put it on the door because the door may not be aligned with the refrigerator case. Check that the refrigerator is level from side to side. Next turn the level to check that it is level from front to back.

If it is not level, adjust one or more of the adjustable leveling feet until it is level. The feet are bolts that can be turned to raise or lower the refrigerator. If they cannot be adjusted with your fingers, use a crescent wrench or pliers.

If you have an ice-maker, it should also be checked for level after first leveling the refrigerator. An ice-maker that is out of level will spill water into the ice bin or into the freezer. It can be repositioned by loosening the mounting screws, adjusting it for level and then re-tightening the screws.

Please keep in mind, I'm attempting to diagnose you appliance without being there and with very little info. Thanks
If the sound is a double click, then after about 2 or 5 Min's another double click. You have a bad capacitor.
If it's a low hum. It sounds to me like you have a low side leak in your freon sealed system. When you unplug the unit, the freon pressures equalize. This put higher pressure on the low side of the system than it has when it's running. If you have a low side leak, it will drain out under the higher pressure.
NOTICE
(Industury standard- 5 year warranty on all sealed systems) This means that if your unit is less than five years old and it is a sealed system problem. (Freon leak, Compressor) The factory will cover parts and labor. You should not need a receipt if it's less than 4 years old.

Most likely the overload starter relay on the compressor is bad. It can be replaced easily.

You may have a faulty thermostat or thermometer that is faulty. You may need to test it with a cup of water to see if fridge operates differently

with the information provided... the only advice you will get is to replace it for $60 at home depot.

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you need to have someone to recharge the unit it is low on freon.

Your ice maker may have an adjustment if behind the front cover has a set screw to plus or minus the amount of water. If it is controlled with a control board it will need to be replaced. Now if for some reason the water control valve on the rear of your refrigerator is sticking open or leaking too much water that may be the problem. The replacement Ice Maker part number 732489 and appears as a kit with the water valve included, Thanks, Sea Breeze

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Since it worked OK before you moved it, I might suggest that it may be leveled too low in the front, thusly not allowing the defrost water to drain into the defrost pan.
Ascertain that the unit is leveled a 1/4 bubble high in the front...if you have access to a good level.
Or you can elevate the front with the doors open 90 degress, and with a very slight nudge, the doors should swing closed by themselves.

Installation tip: Proper installation of a refrigerator is both easy and important. The primary concerns are that the unit has sufficient clearance from the walls for proper ventilation, that it is not pinching any electrical cords or water lines, and that it is level. Many refrigerators must be tilted back slightly so that the doors self-close. Consult your owner's manual for further installation instructions

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Could be several problems. The most common are a dirty condenser coil or it's not defrosting because of a bad defrost timer or a bad heater.

Normal 34 to 36 degrees.rus

If it overfills and drips, look for an adjustment behind the plastic endcover with a +/- on it. - is less water.

If it continuously drips, replace the water inlet valve on the back where the house water supply comes in.

Compressor is not working. Either the control relay or timer is stuck or in the worst compressor needs replacement.

This problem has to be resolved by a specialized technician because he has to put a heat exchanger which has to defrost the tube.

unplug and move the refrigerator to one foot distance of the wall and after 30 min plug again.