Troubleshooting - Maytag MCB2256HE Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
Freezer control and Refrigerator is in defrost mode.
lights are on, but
compressor is not
operating
Refrigerator does
Refrigerator is not plugged in.
not operate
Dial control in freezer is set to OFF
(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.
Plug in refrigerator.
See page 7 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.
See page 7.
Relocate food.
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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