Maytag Performa MBF1956HES Use & Care Manual page 29

Freezer c ontroland Refrigerator isin defrost mode, Normal operation,
lightsareon,but Wait40minutes t oseeif refrigerator restarts,
compressor
i s not
Crisper drawer Control settings are too Iow_ See pages 11-14 to adjust control&
temperature is too
warm
Refrigerator does Refrigerator is not plugged in, Plug in refrigerator,
not operate Control is not on, See pages 11-14 to adjust your controls,
Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs Replace any blown fuses,
to be reset, Check circuit breaker and reset, if necessary,
Power outage has occurred, Call local power company listing to report outage,
Refrigerator is malfunctioning, Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another
won't operate refrigerator, If another refrigerator is not available,
place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food,
Warranty does not cover food loss,
Contact service for assistance,
Food temperature Condenser coils are dirty, Clean according to the chart on page 23,
is too cold Refrigerator or freezer controls are set See pages 11-14 to adjust your controls,
too high,
Door is not closing properly,
Food temperature
is too warm
Refrigerator is not level, See page 3 for details on how
to level your refrigerator,
Check gaskets for proper seal, Clean, if necessary,
according to the chart on page 23,
Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door
from closing properly O,e, improperly closed drawers,
ice buckets, oversized or improperly stored
containers, etc,]
Controls need to be adjusted, See pages 11-14 to adjust your controls,
Condenser coils are dirt}/, Clean according to the chart on page 23,
Rear air grille is blocked, Check the positioning of food items in refrigerator to
make sure grille is not blocked, Rear air grilles are
located under crisper drawers,
Door has been opened frequently, or has Reduce time door is open,
been opened for long periods of time, Organize food items efficiently to assure door is open
for as short a time as possible,
Food has recently been added, Allow time for recently added food to reach
refrigerator or freezer temperature,
Refrigerator has Compartment is dirty' or has odor- Clean according to instructions on page 23,
an odor causing food,
Water droplets Check gaskets for proper seal, Clean according to the chart on page 23,
form on outside Humidity levels are high, Normal during times of high humidity,
Controls require adjustment, See pages 11-14 to adjust your controls,
28