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

 

 

Crisper drawer

Control settings are too low.

See pages 10-12 to adjust controls.

temperature is too

 

 

warm

 

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator does

Refrigerator is not plugged in.

Plug in refrigerator.

not operate

 

 

Control is not on.

See pages 10-12 to adjust your controls.

 

 

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 on page 22.

is too cold

 

 

Refrigerator or freezer controls are set

See pages 10-12 to adjust your controls.

 

 

too high.

 

Food temperature

Door is not closing properly.

Refrigerator is not level. See page 3 for details on how

is too warm

 

to level your refrigerator.

 

 

Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary,

 

 

according to the chart on page 22.

 

 

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 pages 10-12 to adjust your controls.

 

Condenser coils are dirty.

Clean according to the chart on page 22.

 

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.

 

been opened for long periods of time.

Organize food items 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

Compartment is dirty or has odor-

Clean according to instructions on page 22.

an odor

causing food.

 

Water droplets

Check gaskets for proper seal.

Clean according to the chart on page 22.

form on outside

Humidity levels are high.

Normal during times of high humidity.

of refrigerator

Controls require adjustment.

See pages 10-12 to adjust your controls.

 

 

 

 

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Maytag 12828121 important safety instructions Troubleshooting, Possible Causes What to do
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