TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
In the U.S.A., www.maytag.com In Canada, www.maytag.ca
Operation
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
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The refrigerator will not | Check electrical supply | Plug the power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. | |
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| Make sure there is power to the outlet. Plug in a lamp to see if | |
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| the outlet is working. | |
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| Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Replace any blown fuses. | |
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| NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. | |
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| Check controls | Make sure the controls are turned on. See “Using the Controls.” | |
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| New installation | Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool | |
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| NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to the coldest setting | |
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| will not cool either compartment quicker. | |
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The motor seems to run | High efficiency compressor and fans | This is normal. Larger, more efficient refrigerators run longer. | |
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The room or outdoor temperature is | It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these | ||
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| an indoor, temperature controlled environment. See “Location | |
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| Requirements.” | |
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| A large amount of warm food has | Warm food will cause the refrigerator to run longer until the air | |
| been recently added | cools to the desired temperature. | |
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| The door(s) are opened too frequently | Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open | |
| or for too long | the door less often. | |
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| The refrigerator door or freezer drawer | Make sure the refrigerator is level. See “Door Closing and Door | |
| is ajar | Alignment.” Keep food and containers from blocking the door. | |
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| The refrigerator control is set too cold | Adjust the refrigerator control to a less cold setting until the | |
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| refrigerator temperature is as desired. See “Using the Controls.” | |
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| The door or drawer gasket is dirty, | Clean or change the gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause the | |
| worn, or cracked | refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired | |
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| temperatures. |
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