Troubleshooting - Maytag 12842123 Use And Care Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
Freezer control and
Refrigerator is in defrost mode.
lights are on, but
compressor is not
operating
Temperature-
Control settings are too low.
controlled drawers
Freezer controls are set too low.
are too warm
Drawer is improperly positioned.
Refrigerator does
Refrigerator is not plugged in.
not operate
Dial control in freezer is set to OFF
(select models).
Touch temperature controls are set to "–"
(select models).
Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs
to be reset.
Power outage has occurred.
Refrigerator still
Refrigerator is malfunctioning.
won't operate
Food temperature
Condenser coils are dirty.
is too cold
Refrigerator or freezer controls are set
too high.
Food is too close to upper left air inlet.
Food temperature
Door is not closing properly.
is too warm
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.
Refrigerator has
Odor producing foods should be covered
an odor
or wrapped.
The interior needs cleaning.
WHAT TO DO
Normal operation.
Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts.
See page 13 to adjust controls.
See pages 8, 9 and 10 to adjust controls.
See pages 12-13 to verify drawer positioning.
Plug in refrigerator.
See pages 8, and 9 to adjust controls.
See page 9 to adjust controls.
Replace any blown fuses.
Check circuit breaker and reset, if necessary.
Call local power company listing to report outage.
Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another
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.
Clean according to the chart on page 25.
See pages 8, 9 and 10 to adjust controls.
Relocate food.
Refrigerator is not level. See pages 4-5 for details on
how to level your refrigerator.
Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary,
according to the chart on page 25.
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 pages 8, 9 and 10 to adjust controls.
Clean according to the chart on page 25.
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 instructions on page 25.
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