Maytag MSD2357HES Use & Care Manual page 25

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Freezer control and Refrigerator is in defrost mode. Normal operation.
lights are on, but Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts.
compressor is not
operating
Refrigerator does Refrigerator is not plugged in. Plug in refrigerator.
not operate Dial control in freezer is set to OFF See page 7 to adjust controls.
(select models).
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 still 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.
is too cold Refrigerator or freezer controls are set See page Z
too high.
Food is too close to upper left air inlet. Relocate food.
Door is not closing properly. Food temperature
is too warm
Refrigerator has
an odor
Controls need to be adjusted.
Condenser coils are dirty.
Rear air grille is blocked.
Door has been opened frequently, or has
been opened for long periods of time.
Food has recently been added.
Odor producing foods should be covered
or wrapped.
The interior needs cleaning.
Refrigerator is not level. See page 6 for details on how
to level your refrigerator.
Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary.
Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door
from closing properly [i.e. improperly closed drawers,
ice buckets, oversized or improperly stored containers,
etc.)
See page 7 to adjust controls.
Clean according to the cleaning chart on page 19.
Check the positioning of food items in refrigerator to
make sure grille is not blocked. Rear air grilles are
located under crisper drawers.
Reduce time door is open. Organize food items
efficiently to assure door is open for as short a time as
possible.
Allow time for recently added food to reach
refrigerator or freezer temperature.
Clean according to cleaning chart on page 19.
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