Maytag 12842130, MZD2665HEQ manual Troubleshooting, Possible Causes What to do

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	WHAT TO DO
Freezer control and	Refrigerator is in defrost mode.	Normal operation.
lights are on, but		Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts.
compressor is not
operating
Refrigerator does	Refrigerator is not plugged in.	Plug in refrigerator.
not operate
	Dial control in freezer is set to OFF	See page 7 to adjust controls.
	(select models).
	Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs	Replace any blown fuses.
	to be reset.	Check circuit breaker and reset, if necessary.
	Power outage has occurred.	Call local power company listing to report outage.
Refrigerator still	Refrigerator is malfunctioning.	Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another
won’t operate		refrigerator. If another refrigerator is not available,
		place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food.
		Warranty does not cover food loss.
		Contact service for assistance.
Food temperature	Condenser coils are dirty.	Clean according to the chart.
is too cold
	Refrigerator or freezer controls are set	See page 7.
	too high.
	Food is too close to upper left air inlet.	Relocate food.
Food temperature	Door is not closing properly.	Refrigerator is not level. See page 6 for details on how
is too warm		to level your refrigerator.
		Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary.
		Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door
		from closing properly (i.e. improperly closed drawers,
		ice buckets, oversized or improperly stored containers,
		etc.)
	Controls need to be adjusted.	See page 7 to adjust controls.
	Condenser coils are dirty.	Clean according to the cleaning chart on page 19.
	Rear air grille is blocked.	Check the positioning of food items in refrigerator to
		make sure grille is not blocked. Rear air grilles are
		located under crisper drawers.
	Door has been opened frequently, or has	Reduce time door is open. Organize food items
	been opened for long periods of time.	efficiently to assure door is open for as short a time as
		possible.
	Food has recently been added.	Allow time for recently added food to reach
		refrigerator or freezer temperature.
Refrigerator has	Odor producing foods should be covered	Clean according to cleaning chart on page 19.
an odor	or wrapped.
	The interior needs cleaning.
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