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TO AVOID UNNECESSARY
SERVICE CALLS...
Before calling a set,Ace technician,
cheek the fbllou4ng list for possible troubles
that you can remedy wi0_out dimculty_
the temperature
control turned to "OFF'
l the power cord not plugged in
no power at the electrical cord
the circuit breaker tripped or the house fuse blown
:_ modern refrigerators
are larger and run colder, which requires more run-
ning time to provide more stable temperatures
_, the condenser needs cleaning (see page 11)
- the eontroI set too cold
prolonged door openings
_' the base grille blocked
too many door openings
the door not sealing (due to a pacl_lge or a container holding door open)
:' fan noise -- normal air flow
the defrost pan not positioned correctly
)', the cabinet not level
o a weak floor
odor producing foods should be covered or wrapped
_,the interior needs cleaning
_)the def?ost pan needs cleaning
_, normal air flow for condenser
WON'T RUN
RUNS TOO LONG/
TOO FREQUENTLY
NOISY OPERATION
ODOR
IN CABINET
WARM AIR FROM CABINET
BOT-
TOM
CABINET
VIBRATES
WATER ON BACK WALL OF
NET
FOODS
DRY OUT
CABINET
LIGHT
NOT WORKING
REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
TOO WARM
REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
TOO COLD
FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TOO
WARM
SIZZLING
SOUND IN FREEZER
MOISTURE
COLLECTS
ON OUT-
SIDE
ICE CUBES EVAPORATE
AUTOMATIC
ICE MAKER NOT
OPERATING
(OPTIONAL)
the cabinet not level
o a weak floor
o a normal defrost condition to channel moisture to the def?ost pan
_, the defrost pan missing or not positioned properly
the packages not wrapped or sealed properly
_the
crisper not tightly closed
E, the bulb burned out
_, no power at the outlet
_, the refrigerator control set too warm - see page 3 to adjust
r, prolonged door openings
_, the refrigerator control set too cold - see page 3 to adjust
o the freezer control set too warm - see page 3 to adjust
_, prolonged door openings
c, a normal sound caused by defrost water dripping on defrost mechanism
r, hot humid weather increases condensation,
move ener_, saver switch to
"Beduce Moisture" position
_, cold air moving over the ice cubes when not used regularly
the stop arm in OFF (up)position
_the
water supply turned off
- the water pressure too low
- the freezer too warln
NOTE: For further
assistance
contact your Maytag dealer
or May_ag Customer
Service:
U.S.
1-800-688-9900
Canada
1-800-688-'2002
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