Maytag W10153840A General Operation Temperature Noise, Problem Possible Causes What to do

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Troubleshooting

Review this chart of troubleshooting tips first…you may not need to call for service at all.

GENERAL OPERATION

TEMPERATURE NOISE

	PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	WHAT TO DO
	Won’t run	Power cord not plugged in.	Push plug into outlet.

		No power to outlet.	Replace fuse, reset circuit breaker.

		Fresh food control set to “OFF” position.	Set fresh food control (see page 5).

		Refrigerator is in automatic defrost.	Wait 25 minutes for defrost cycle to end.

		Room temperature less than 55° F.	Relocate unit to proper climate (see Installation on
			page 3).

	Runs too long,	Today’s refrigerators start and stop more
	too frequently	often to maintain even temperatures.

		Normal at startup for new or recently	Wait 24 hours for refrigerator to completely cool down
		installed units.	(see Temperature Controls on page 5).

		Prolonged or frequent door openings.	This is normal. Minimize door openings.

		Door not sealing.	Check to see if something is preventing door from closing.

		Front base grille blocked.	Unblock to allow warm air to exit unit.

	Light not working	Bulb burned out.	Unplug refrigerator and change bulb (see page 12).

		No power to unit.	Check to see if power cord is completely plugged in
			properly.

	Visible glow in	Appearance of a red glow or reflection
	freezer vents	is normal during the defrost cycle.

	Warm air from	This is normal air flow for condenser
	cabinet bottom	circulation.

	Cabinet vibrates	Cabinet not level. Weak floor.	Level cabinet (see page 3).

	Odor in cabinet	Odor producing foods not covered.	Cover or wrap odorous foods tightly. Clean cabinet.

	Noise, sounds	Normal noise.	See Normal Operating Sounds (page 14).
	and vibrations
	and vibrations	Cabinet not level.	Level cabinet (see page 3).
		Cabinet not level.	Level cabinet (see page 3).

	Freezer, refrigerator	Control set too warm.	Adjust temperature control (see page 5).
	too warm	Prolonged door openings.	Minimize door openings.

		Room temperature less than 55° F.	Unit will not run often enough to maintain proper
			temperatures.

		Products with high sugar content may
		not harden completely when frozen.

	Freezer, refrigerator	Control set too cold.	Adjust temperature control (see page 5).
	too cold

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