To Avoid Unnecessary Service Calls - Maytag RTS1700CAL Manual

TO AVOID UNNECESSARY SERVICE CALLS...
Before calling a service technician, check the following list for possible troubles that you can remedy
u_thout difficulty.
• the temperature eontrol turned to "Off"
• 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
running time to provide more stable temperatures
• the condenser needs cleaning (see page 13)
• the control(s) set too cold
• 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)
• fan noise -- normal air flow
• the defrost pan not positioned correctly
• the cabinet not level
• a weak t]oor
• odor producing foods should be covered or wrapped
• the inteJSor nee& cleaning
• the defrost pan needs cleaning
• normal air flow for condenser
• the cabinet not ]eve]
• a weak floor
• the defrost pan missing or not positioned properly
• the packages not wrapped or sealed proporly
• the crisper not tightly closed
• the bulb bnrned out
• no power at the outlet
• the refrigerator control set too warm
• prolonged door openings
• the refrigerator control set too cold
• the freezer control set too warm
• prolonged door openings
• a llormal sound caused by defrost water dripping on defrost mechanism
• hot bumid weather increases condensation, move energy saver switch to
"Reduce 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
• tim freezer too warm
If after checking the list, the appliance still doesn't seem to operate properly, call your Maytag dealer's
service department or the service department recommended.
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