Before You Call For Service - Maytag RJRS4272A User Manual

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
FRESH FOOD OR FREEZER
DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN.
• Due to air flow between the compart-
ments, it may be difficult to open the
doors for several seconds after one of
them is closed,
DISPENSER WILL NOT
DISPENSE WATER OR ICE
(SELECT MODELS).
• A water filter, or the filter bypass plug
must be in place
(see
page 13).
• Door is open.
WILL NOT RUN.
• Power cord not plugged in.
• No power at the electrical outlet.
• Circuit breaker tripped or house fuse
blown.
• Main power turned off ("O") (see page
4).
• Touch the ONIOFF pad.
RUNS
TOO
LONG/
TOO FREQUENTLY.
• Today's energy efficient refrigerators
are larger and require more running
time to maintain stable temperatures.
• Prolonged door openings.
• Too many door openings.
" Condenser needs cleaning
(see
page
19).
• The door not sealing (due to a package
or a container holding door open).
• Warm room temperature.
NoIsY OPERATION.
• Cabinet not level.
• Weal< floor.
"
See Normal Operating Sounds (page
21).
ODOR IN CABINET.
• Odor producing foods should be cov-
ered or wrapped.
• Interior needs cleaning.
WARM AIR FROM MACHINE
COMPARTMENT.
• Normal air flow for condenser circula-
tion,
CABINET VIBRATES.
• Cabinet not level.
• Weal< floor.
• Improper installation.
MOISTURE ON INSIDE
CABINET WALLS.
• Can occur during hot, humid weather
with frequent or prolonged door open-
ings.
• Door not closed properly.
EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN OR
AROUND OPTIFRESH
TM
DRAWERS.
• Food not wrapped Properly.
• Hot, humid weather.
No
TEMPERATURE READOUT
IN THE OPTIFRESH
TM
DRAWER
DISPLAY.
• The Normal Cold setting has been
chosen.
OPTIFRESH
TM
DRAWER
TEMPERATURE READOUT IS
NOT WITHIN TARGET RANGE.
• For best results, refrigerator and
freezer controls should be left at the
factory settings (see page S).
• After drawer openings, the addition of a
new load or changing settings, the
readout may vary.The temperature will
recover in a short period of time.
REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT TOO WARM.
• Refrigerator or freezer temperature set
too warm.
• Prolonged door openings.
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
TOO COLD.
• Refrigerator temperature set too cold,
FREEZER NOT FREEZING
PROPERLY.
• Products with high sugar content may
not harden completely when frozen (ice
cream, concentrated juice, etc.) Do not
store in door.
• Adjust freezer temperature to a colder
setting.
iCE CUBES EVAPORATE.
• Cold air moving over the ice cubes
causesshrinkage,especiallywith limited
usage. This is normal.
AUTOMATIC
ICE MAKER NOT
OPERATING.
• Wire lever arm in up (OFF) position.
• Water supply turned off.
• Water pressure too low,
• Freezer too warm.
• Install filter or filter bypass.
FRONT CABINET SURFACE
WARM TO THE TOUCH.
• Special design to limit condensation
during periods of high humidity.
ICE DISPENSER NOT
OPERATING.
• Ice jam in the dispenser.
• Icemaker not operating.
• Loci< switch on (see page 12).
WATER
DISPENSER
NOT
OPERATING.
• Water supply turned off.
• Water pressure too low.
" Lock switch
on (see
page 12).
• Install filter or filter bypass.
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