Maytag ARB2259CC Operation, Problem, Possible Causes, What To Do, are on, but compressor, operate

Operation

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	WHAT TO DO
Freezer control and lights	Refrigerator is in defrost mode.	Normal operation. Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts.
are on, but compressor
is not operating
Crisper drawer	Control settings are too low.	See section on crisper drawer to adjust controls.
temperature is too warm	Freezer controls are set too low.	See controls section in Owner’s Manual on how to adjust your
		controls.
	Drawer is improperly positioned.	See section on crisper drawer to verify drawer positioning.
Refrigerator does not	Refrigerator is not plugged in.	Plug in refrigerator.
operate	Freezer control is not on.	See controls section in Owner’s Manual.
	Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs to be	Replace any blown fuses. Check circuit breaker and reset, if.
	reset.	necessary.
	Power outage has occurred.	Call local power company listing to report outage.
Refrigerator still won’t	Refrigerator is malfunctioning.	Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another refrigerator. If
operate		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 your Owner’s Manual.
is too cold	Refrigerator or freezer controls are set too high.	See controls section in Owner’s Manual on how to adjust controls.
Food temperature	Door is not closing properly.	Refrigerator is not level. See How to Level Your Refrigerator
is too warm		for details on how to level your refrigerator.
		Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary, according to
		cleaning instructions in Owner’s Manual.
		Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from closing
		properly (i.e. improperly closed drawers, ice buckets, oversized
		or improperly stored containers or foodstuffs, etc.)
	Controls need to be adjusted.	See the controls section in Owner’s Manual for assistance on
		how to adjust your controls.
	Condenser coils are dirty.	Clean according to cleaning instructions in Owner’s Manual.
	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 been	Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to
	opened for long periods of time.	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 an odor	Compartment is dirty or has odor-causing food.	Refer to Hints and Care section in Owner’s Manual for odor
		removal instructions.
Water droplets form on	Check gaskets for proper seal.	Clean, if necessary, according to cleaning instructions in
outside of refrigerator		Owner’s Manual.
	Humidity levels are high.	Normal during times of high humidity.
	Controls require adjustment.	See the controls section in Owner’s Manual for assistance on
		how to adjust your controls.
Water droplets form on	Humidity levels are high or door has been	See the controls section in Owner’s Manual for assistance on
inside of refrigerator	been opened frequently.	how to adjust your controls.
	Check gaskets for proper seal.	Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to
		assure door is open for as short a time as possible.
		Clean, if necessary, according to cleaning instructions in
		Owner’s Manual.
Refrigerator or ice maker	Normal operation.	Refer to noise section of Trouble Shooting guide in
makes unfamiliar sounds		Owner’s Manual.
or seems too loud

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