Maytag W10558103A manual Temperature and Moisture

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	SOLUTIONS
Sizzling	Water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle	This is normal.
Water running/Gurgling	May be heard when ice melts during the defrost cycle and	This is normal.
	water runs into the drain pan
Buzzing and Clicking	Heard when the water valve opens and closes to dispense	If the refrigerator is connected to a
	water and/or fill the ice maker.	water line, this is normal.
		If the refrigerator is not connected to a
		water line, turn OFF the ice maker.
Repetitive Clicking	Dual evaporator valve regulating the cooling operation	You may hear rapid repetitive clicking
		sounds as the unit switches from
		cooling one compartment to cooling
		the other. This sound is normal.
Creaking/Cracking/Grinding	May be heard as ice is being ejected from the ice maker	This is normal.
	mold
Clatter	May be heard when the ice falls into the ice storage bin	This is normal.
Temperature and Moisture

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	SOLUTIONS
Temperature is too warm	The refrigerator has just been	Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to
	installed.	cool completely.
	Cooling is turned off.	Turn on cooling. See “Using the Control(s).”
	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 Control(s).”
	The ice storage bin is not in the	See “Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin.”
	correct position.
Temperature is too cold in	The control is not set correctly for the	Adjust the temperature setting. See “Temperature Controlled
the pantry drawers	items stored in drawer.	Drawer” in the “Refrigerator Features” section.
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 drawer is opened often or left	Minimize drawer openings and close drawer completely after
the freezer compartment	open.	use.
	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 Control(s)” for recommended temperature
	correctly	settings.

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