Maytag 61005299 Refrigerator User Manual


 
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Before You Call
Moisture on inside cabinet walls
Excessive moisture in crisper
Foods dry out (fresh or frozen)
Cabinet light not working
Refrigerator compartment too warm
Refrigerator compartment too cold
Freezer compartment too warm
Freezer not freezing properly
Sizzling sound in freezer
Visible glow in the freezer vents
Ice cubes sticking in tray
Ice cubes evaporate
Automatic ice maker not operating
Won’t Run
Runs too long/too frequently
Noisy operation
Odor in cabinet
Warm air from cabinet bottom
Cabinet vibrates
Check these points if your refrigerator...
temperature control turned to “Off” or 0
power cord not plugged in
no power at the electrical outlet
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
base grille blocked
too many door openings
door not sealing (due to a package or a container holding door open)
cabinet not level
weak floor
odor producing foods should be covered or wrapped
interior needs cleaning
normal air flow for condenser circulation
cabinet not level
weak floor
hot, humid weather
• frequent or prolonged door openings
door not closed properly
food not wrapped properly
hot, humid weather
packages not wrapped or sealed properly
crisper not tightly closed
temperature control set too cold
bulb burned out
no power at the outlet
refrigerator control set too warm
prolonged door openings
refrigerator control set too cold
freezer control set too warm
prolonged door openings
a normal sound caused by defrost water dripping on defrost mechanism
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
trays may be coated with residue film from minerals in the water. Wipe trays with
vinegar-soaked cloth until clean. If residue is heavy, clean trays each time
the refrigerator is cleaned.
cold air moving over the ice cubes causes shrinkage, especially with limited usage.
This is normal.
stop arm in OFF (up) position
water supply turned off
water pressure too low
freezer too warm
special design to limit condensation during periods of high humidity
Front cabinet surface
warm to the touch