To Avoid Unnecessary; Service Calls - Maytag Refrigerator Freezer User Manual

TO AVOID UNNECESSARY SERVICE CALLS...
Before calling a service technician, cheek the following list for possible trouhles that you can remedy
without difficulty.
The refrigerator won't run • the temperature control turned to "Off"
• the power cord not plugged in
• no power at the electrical cord
• the circuit breaker tripped or the house fuse blowa
The refrigerator runs too long_oo • modem rcfr/gerators are larger and run colder, which requires nmre
frequently running time to prox4de more stable temperatures
• the condenser needs cleaning (see page 12)
• the control set too cold
• prolonged door openings
• the base grilJe blocked
• too many door openings
• the door not seahng (due to a package or a container holding door open)
Noisy operation • _an noise -- normal air flow
NOTE: Additional motors and controls are used to •
the defrost pan not positioned correctly
pro_Sde imprmed perform_mce. Therefore, rtorma/ •
the cabinet not level
operating sounds may, be more aolieeable than o*_ the • a
weak floor
modeI it repIaeed.
Odor in the cabinet • odor producing foods should be covered or wrapped
• the interior needs cleaning
• the defi'ost 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 back wall of the fresh * a normal defrost condition to channel moisture to the de_¥ost pau
food compartment
Water on the floor under the cabinet • the defrost pan missing or not positioned properly
Foods dry" out • the packages not wrapped or sealed properly
• 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
warm • prolonged door openings
The refrigerator compartment too cold • the refi%erator control set too cold - see page 4 to adjust
The freezer compartment too warm • the }ieezer control set too warJn - 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 otRslde surface • hot humid weather increases condensation, move energy saver switch to
"Red,me Moisture" position
The ice cubes evaporate • cold air moving over the ice cubes when not used regularly
The autonmtic ice maker not ° the stop arm in OFF (up) position
operating (optional) • the water supply, turned off
• the water pressure too low
• the freezer too warm
NOTE: For further assistance contact your Maytag dealer or Ma}_ag Customer Sezvice: U.S, 1-800-688-9900
Canada 1-800-688-2002
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