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 moreI
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!Irononthe • 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
• aweak 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
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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 assistancecontactyourMaytagdealeror MavtagCustomerService: U.S. 1-800688-9900
Canada 1-800-688-2002
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