Temperature and Moisture

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

 

 

 

Temperature is too warm

The refrigerator has just been installed

Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to

 

 

cool completely.

 

 

 

 

Cooling is turned off

Turn on cooling. See “Using the Controls.”

 

 

 

 

The controls are not set correctly for

Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check the temperature in

 

the surrounding conditions

24 hours. See “Using the Control(s).”

 

 

 

 

The door(s) are opened often or not

Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings

 

closed completely

and keep doors fully closed.

 

 

 

 

A large load of food was recently

Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal

 

added

temperature.

 

 

 

Temperature is too cold in

The refrigerator air vent(s) are blocked

If the air vent located in the top, left, rear corner of the

the refrigerator/crisper

 

refrigerator compartment is blocked by items placed directly

 

 

in front of it, the refrigerator will get too cold. Move items

 

 

away from the air vent.

 

 

 

 

The controls are not set correctly for

Adjust the controls a setting warmer. Check the temperature

 

the surrounding conditions

in 24 hours. See “Using the Controls.”

 

 

 

 

The ice storage bin is not in the

See “Ice Maker.”

 

correct position

 

 

 

 

Temperature is too cold in

The control is not set correctly for the

Adjust the control setting. See “Refrigerator Features.”

the pantry drawers

items stored in drawer

 

 

 

 

There is interior moisture

The room is humid

A humid environment contributes to moisture buildup.

buildup

 

 

The door(s) are opened often or not

Allows humid air to enter the refrigerator. Minimize door

NOTE: Some moisture

closed completely

openings and close doors completely.

buildup is normal.

 

 

 

The door is blocked open

Move food packages away from door.

 

 

 

 

A bin or shelf is in the way

Push bin or shelf back into the correct position.

 

 

 

 

Storing liquid in open containers

This adds humidity to the refrigerator interior. Keep all

 

 

containers tightly covered.

 

 

 

There is frost/ice buildup in

The doors are opened often or left

Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed.

the freezer compartment

open

 

 

 

 

 

Poor door seal

Ensure door seals are making full contact with the

 

 

refrigerator cabinet to allow for an adequate seal.

 

 

 

 

Temperature controls are not set

See “Using the Controls” for recommended temperature

 

correctly

settings.

 

 

 

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Maytag W10400978A installation instructions Temperature and Moisture
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