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TO AVOID UNNECESSARY
SERVICE CALLS...
Before
calling
a service
technician,
cheek
the following
list for possible
troubles
that you can remedy
without
difficulty.
t
the temperature
control turned to "Off'
The refrigerator
Won't run
, _
: the power cord not plugged in
"
"
no power at the electrica] cord
: the circuit breaker tripped or the house fuse blown
The refrigeratOr
rtms tbo Iotlg/tbo
• modern refrigerators
are larger and run colder, which requires more
I
frequently
'
J • running time to provide more stable temperatures
the condenser
needs cleaning (see page 14)
• the control set too cold
i prolonged
door openings
the base grille blocked
too many door openings
the door not sealing (due to a package or a container holding door open)
Noisy operation
- fan noise
normal air _low
NOTE:
Additional
motors
aad
controls
are used {o
o"the defrost pan not positioned correctly
provide
improved
porformmme,
Therefore,
noi lll_tl
tile
cabinet
not
level
operatingsonnd_maybe moreneticeable!Ironon the
• a weak floor
modelit replaced
'
_
,
Odor
in the cabinet
• odor producing foods should be covered or wrapped
the interior needs cleaning
the defrost pan needs cleaning
Warm
air from the cabinet
bottom
• normal air flow for condenser
The cabinet
vibrates
• the cabinet not level
• a weak floor
Water
on the floor trader
the eabincf
• the defrost pan missing or not positioned properly
the packages not wrapped or sea ed properly
Foods
dry out
: the crisper not tightly closed
'
The cabinet
light not working
• the bulb burned out
• no power at the outlet
,
,
,
,
,
The refrigerator
compartment
too
: the refrigerator
control set too warm - see page 4 to adjust
prolonged door openings
warn]
The refrigerator
eomparintent
too cold
• the refrigerator
control set too cold - see page 4 to adjust
The freezer
compartment
too warm
• the freezer control set too warm - see page 4 to adjust
• prolonged
door openings
Sizzling
sound
in the freezer
* a normal sound caused by defrost water dripping on defrost mechanism
Moisture
collects
on the o_tsido
surface
• hot humid weather increases eondensatioa
The ice cubes
evaporate
• cold air mmdng over the ice cubes when not used regularly
the stop arm in OFF (up)position
The automaUc
ice maker
not
"othe water supph turnedoff
operating
• the water pressure too low
• the freezer too warm
The ice dispenser
not operating
" an ice jam in the dispenser (dear with plastic or wooden utensil)
the ice maker not operating
the pad-lock switch actuated (depress switch to check)
the ice clumped in bin (break up or discard)
an ice jam in crusher (remove ice from storage bin and turn auger by hand
• the water supply turned off
the water pressure too low
the pad-lock switch actuated (depress switch to t,heck)
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NOTE: For further assistancecontactyour Maytagdealer or MavtagCustomer Service: U.S.
1-800688-9900
Canada 1-800-688-2002
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