Before You Call - Maytag MSB2154DRA User Manual

Before You Call
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Check these )oints if tour refrigerator...
:the temperature control turned to "Off"
the ower cord not lu :_ed in
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Won't run ;
no power at the electric outlet
the-eircuit breaker tripped or tile house fuse blowl_
• refrigerator is in automatic defrost
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i odern refrigerators are larger and run colder, which requires more running time to
provide more stable temperatnres
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Runs too long/too rolon ed door o enins
the base grille blocked
frequently too many door onenin_s
the door not sea_ing (_ne to a package or a container holding door open)
• warm room temperature
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• the cabinet not level
Noisy operation • a weak floor
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odor producing foods should be covered or wrapped
Odor in cabinet : the interior needs cleaning
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Warm air from cabinet bottom "" _"_orl_'a_'air'fio;__for "cm_le_ser'eir_ulation ............
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Cabinet vibrates • a weak floor
Moisture on inside cabinet walls : can occur during hot, humid weather with frequent or prolouged door openings
door not closed properly
food not wrapped properly
Excessive moisture in crisper : hot, humid weather
i the packages not wrapped or sealed properly
Foods dry out the crisper not tightly closed
(fresh or frozen) temperature control set too cold
• the bulb burned out
Cabinet light not working • no power at tile outlet
Refrigerator compartment • the refrigerator control set too warm ............................................
too warm • prolonged door openings
Refrigerator compartment too cold •flae refrigerator control set too cold
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Freezer compartment too warm • prolonged door openings
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Sizzling sound in freezer • a normal sound caused by defrost water dripping on defrost mechanism
Visible glow in the freezer vents • the appearance of a red glow or reflection is normal dnring the defrost cycle
i products with high sugar content may not harden coulpletely when frozen (ice
Freezer not freezing properly cream, coneentratedjuice, etc.) "
adjust freezer controlto a colder setting
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Ice cubes sticking in tray _inegar-soaked ....cloth until clean If residue is heas'_, clean tra,/s, each time the refrig-
erator is cleaned.
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Ice cubes evaporate This is normal. "
: the stop arm in OFF (up)position
the water supply turned'nff
Automatic ice maker not operating
the water pressure too low
the freezer too warm
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• ice jam in the dispenser
Ice dispenser not operating • ice maker not operating
• lock switch on
• water supply turned off
Water dispenser not operating • water pressure too low
• lock switch on
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