Maytag W10175446B manual Temperature and Moisture, Ice and Water

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The doors are difficult to open

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

■Gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact surfaces with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth.

Temperature and Moisture

Temperature is too warm

■New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely.

■Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed.

■Large load of food added? Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal temperature.

■Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions? Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in 24 hours. See “Using the Controls.”

There is interior moisture buildup

NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.

■Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.

■Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed.

Ice and Water

The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice

■Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.

■Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line.

■Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch (depending on model) is in the ON position.

■New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice production.

■Freezer door closed completely? Firmly close the freezer compartment door. If the freezer compartment door will not close all the way, see “The doors will not close completely.”

■Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice.

■Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm? Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.

■Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and operate ice maker. If ice volume improves, then the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it correctly.

■Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. See “Water Supply Requirements.”

The ice cubes are hollow or small

NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure.

■Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff valve fully open.

■Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line.

■Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and operate ice maker. If ice quality improves, then the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it correctly.

■Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. See “Water Supply Requirements.”

■Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice

■New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice.

■Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow 24 hours for ice maker to make new ice.

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Contents Page Unpack the Refrigerator Installation InstructionsClean Before Using Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or FreezerLocation Requirements Electrical RequirementsRecommended Grounding Method Water Pressure Water Supply RequirementsConnect the Water Supply Reverse Osmosis Water SupplyComplete the Installation Connect to RefrigeratorStyle Refrigerator Doors and Drawer Style 2-French DoorsRemove Door and Hinges Style 1-Standard Door Cabinet Reverse Door Standard Door optionalReplace Door and Hinges Style 1-Standard Door Refrigerator doorRemove Drawer Front Remove and Replace Freezer DrawerRemove and Replace Drawer Handle Replace Drawer FrontDoor Removal Replacement Door Swing Reversal optional Style 1-Standard DoorDrawer Front Removal Drawer Front Replacement Adjust the Door Style1-Two Adjustable RollersStyle 2-Four Adjustable Rollers Opening and Closing Doors Using the ControlsRefrigerator USE Electronic and Dial ControlsDigital Controls Page Page Refrigerator Care CleaningTo Clean Your Refrigerator Changing the Light BulbTroubleshooting Refrigerator OperationTemperature and Moisture Ice and WaterWater is leaking from the dispenser system Water Filter CertificationsWater dispenser will not operate properly Water from the dispenser is warmPage Items Excluded from Warranty Maytag Major Appliance WarrantyLimited Warranty This limited warranty does not coverInstructions Dutilisation DU Réfrigérateur Sécurité DU RéfrigérateurInstructions D’INSTALLATION Exigences demplacementDéballage du réfrigérateur Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau Méthode recommandée de mise à la terreSpécifications électriques Pression de leauRaccordement de la canalisation deau Raccordement à une canalisation d’eauRaccordement au réfrigérateur Achever l’installation Portes et tiroir du réfrigérateurStyle 2-Porte à deux battants Modèles avec tiroir de congélation Dépose des portes et des charnières Style 1-Porte standardPoignées en plastique Modèles de compartiments de congélation avec portePorte du compartiment de réfrigération Réinstallation Porte et charnières Style 1-Porte standardCaisse Porte du compartiment de congélationRéinstallation de la façade du tiroir Retirer et réinstaller le tiroir du congélateurDépose et réinstallation de la poignée du tiroir Style 2-Portes à deux battantsInversion du sens douverture de la porte facultatif Style 1-Porte standardCharnières supérieures Style 2-Portes à deux battantsAjustement de la porte Style 1-Deux roulettes ajustablesStyle 2-Quatre roulettes ajustables Ouverture et fermeture des portes Utilisation des commandesUtilisation DU Réfrigérateur Style 3-Vis de réglage de laplombCommandes numériques Reset Filter réinitialisation du filtre Temp Alarm alarme de dépassement de températureDoor Alarm avertisseur de la porte Fast Ice glaçons rapidesPage Page Remplacement de l’ampoule d’éclairage Nettoyage de votre réfrigérateurDépannage Fonctionnement du réfrigérateurTempérature et humidité Glaçons et eauLe distributeur deau ne fonctionne pas correctement Leau du distributeur est tièdePage Garantie Limitée Articles Exclus DE LA GarantieLa présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas

W10175446B specifications

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