The divider between the two compartments is warm
Check if ...Then ...
The condenser coils or base grille are dirty or clogged.Clean according to the OCleaning your refrigerator� section.
The motor has quit working.See OYour refrigerator will not operate� earlier in this section.
NOTE: The refrigerator temperature may turn from warm
to hot.
If not due to any of above, the warmth is probably due to
normal operation of the automatic exterior moisture control.
If still concerned, call the Consumer Assistance Center or
an authorized Whirlpool Service company.
Temperature is too warm
Check if ...Then ...
The air vents are blocked in either compartment.Remove any objects from in front of the air vents. Refer to
This prevents the movement of cold air from theOEnsuring proper air circulation� for the location of air vents.
freezer to the refrigerator.
The door(s) are opened often.Be aware that the refrigerator will warm when this occurs.
In order to keep the refrigerator cool, try to get everything
you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food
organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as soon
as the food is removed.
A large amount of food has just been added toAdding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator.
the refrigerator or freezer.It can take several hours for the refrigerator to return to the
normal temperature.
The controls are not set correctly for the surroundingRefer to the OHow the controls work� section.
conditions.
There is interior moisture build-up
Check if ...Then ...
The air vents are blocked in the refrigerator.Remove any objects from in front of the air vents. Refer to
OEnsuring proper air circulation� for the location of air vents.
The door is opened often.To avoid humidity build-up, try to get everything you need
out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is
easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is
removed. (When the door is opened, humidity from the room
air enters the refrigerator. The more often the door is opened,
the faster humidity builds up, especially when the room itself
is very humid.)
The room is humid.It is normal for moisture to build up inside the refrigerator
when the room air is humid.
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