Maytag ARB2259CS, ARB2557CSL, ARB2257CSR, ARB2557CSR, ARB2259CB, ARB2557CW Trouble shooting, Ice

Trouble shooting, cont.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	WHAT TO DO
Crisper drawers do not	Contents of drawer, or positioning of items	Reposition food items and containers to avoid interference with
close freely	in the surrounding compartment could be	the drawers.
	obstructing drawer.
	Drawer is not in proper position.	See crisper drawer section for proper placement.
	Refrigerator is not level.	See How to Level Your Refrigerator for details on how to level
		your refrigerator.
	Drawer channels are dirty or need treatment.	Clean drawer channels with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
		thoroughly.
		Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer channels.
Refrigerator runs too	Doors have been opened frequently or for	Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to
frequently	long periods of time.	assure door is open for as short a time as possible.
		Allow interior environment to adjust for period the door has
		been opened.
	Humidity or heat in surrounding area is high.	Normal operation.
	Food has recently been added.	Allow time for recently added food to reach refrigerator or
		freezer temperature.
	Refrigerator is exposed to heat by	Evaluate your refrigerator’s environment. Refrigerator may need
	environment or by appliances nearby.	to be moved to run more efficiently.
	Condenser coils are dirty.	Clean according to cleaning instructions in your Owner’s Manual.
	Controls need to be adjusted.	See controls section in your Owner’s Manual for assistance
		on how to adjust your controls.
	Door is not closing properly.	Refrigerator is not level. See How to Level Your Refrigerator
		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.)

Ice

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	WHAT TO DO
Refrigerator is leaking water	Plastic tubing was used to complete water	The manufacturer recommends using copper tubing for installation.
	connection.	Plastic is less durable and can cause leakage. The manufac-
		turer is not responsible for property damage due to
		improper installation or water connection.
	Improper water valve was installed.	Check water connection procedure in the chapter called
		Installing Your Refrigerator. Self-piercing and 3⁄16” saddle valves
		cause low water pressure and may clog the line over time.
		The manufacturer is not responsible for property damage
		due to improper installation or water connection.
Ice forms in inlet tube to	Water pressure is low.	Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per square
ice maker		inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per
		square inch is recommended for refrigerators with water filters.
	Freezer temperature is too high.	See controls section in chapter called Installing Your
		Refrigerator on how to adjust your controls. Freezer is
		recommended to be between 0 to 2° F (-18 to –17° C).
Water flow is slower than	Water pressure is low.	Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per square
normal		inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per
		square inch is recommended for refrigerators with water filters.
	Improper water valve was installed.	Check water connection procedure in the chapter called
		Installing Your Refrigerator. Self-piercing and 3⁄16” saddle valves
		cause low water pressure and may clog the line over time.
		The manufacturer is not responsible for property damage
		due to improper installation or water connection.

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