Maytag SOV026TB, G32026PExx 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
Crisper drawer	Control settings are too low.	See page 8 to adjust controls.
temperature is too
warm
Refrigerator does	Refrigerator is not plugged in.	Plug in refrigerator.
not operate
	Control is not on.	See page 8 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 14.
is too cold
	Refrigerator or freezer controls are set	See page 8 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 14.
		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 8 to adjust your controls.
	Condenser coils are dirty.	Clean according to the chart on page 14.
	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 14.
an odor	causing food.
Water droplets	Check gaskets for proper seal.	Clean according to the chart on page 14.
form on outside	Humidity levels are high.	Normal during times of high humidity.
of refrigerator
	Controls require adjustment.	See page 8 to adjust your controls.

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