Before You Call
Check these points if your refrigerator...
Won’t runRuns too long/ too frequentlyNoisy operationOdor in cabinetWarm air from cabinet bottomCabinet vibratesMoisture on inside cabinet wallsExcessive moisture in or around crisper

No temperature readout in the ClimateZone™ Technology (select models) drawer display

ClimateZone™ temperature readout is not within target rangeRefrigerator or freezer compartment too warmRefrigerator compartment too coldSizzling sound in freezerVisible glow in the freezer ventsFreezer not freezing properly

Water Filter Change Reminder light (select models) comes on when the filter bypass is in place

Ice cubes evaporateAutomatic ice maker not operatingFront cabinet surface warm to the touchIce dispenser not operatingWater dispenser not operating

•the temperature control turned to “Off”

•the power cord not plugged in

•no power at the electrical outlet

•the circuit breaker tripped or the house fuse blown

•refrigerator is in automatic defrost

•modern refrigerators are larger and run colder, which requires more running time to provide more stable temperatures

•prolonged door openings

•the base grille blocked

•too many door openings

•the door not sealing (due to a package or a container holding door open)

•warm room temperature

•the cabinet not level

•a weak floor

•odor producing foods should be covered or wrapped

•the interior needs cleaning

•normal air flow for condenser circulation

•the cabinet not level

•a weak floor

•can occur during hot, humid weather with frequent or prolonged door openings

•door not closed properly

•food not wrapped properly

•hot, humid weather

•the normal setting has been chosen

•the drawer has not been opened for four weeks

•for best results, refrigerator and freezer controls should be set at the mid (5) levels

•After drawer openings, the addition of a new load or changing settings, the readout may vary. The temperature will recover in a short period of time.

•the refrigerator or freezer control set too warm

•prolonged door openings

•the refrigerator control set too cold

•a normal sound caused by defrost water dripping on defrost mechanism

•the appearance of a red glow or reflection is normal during the defrost cycle

•products with high sugar content may not harden completely when frozen (ice cream, concentrated juice, etc.)

•adjust freezer control to a colder setting

•This is normal. The control will count down 12 months or 416 gallons whether the filter or the filter bypass is in place. Reset the light (see pg. 11)

•cold air moving over the ice cubes causes shrinkage, especially with limited usage. This is normal

•the stop arm in OFF (up) position

•the water supply turned off

•the water pressure too low

•the freezer too warm

•special design to limit condensation during periods of high humidity

•ice jam in the dispenser

•ice maker not operating

•lock switch on (see page 11)

•water supply turned off

•water pressure too low

•lock switch on (see pg. 11)

NOTE: For further assistance contact Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance: U.S. 1-800-688-9900 or Canada 1-800-688-2002

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