Maytag JS42FBDBDA Refrigerator User Manual


 
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FRESH FOOD OR FREEZER
DOOR DIFFICULT TO
OPEN.
Due to air flow between the compart-
ments, it may be difficult to open the
doors for several seconds after one of
them is closed.
DISPENSER WILL NOT
DISPENSE WATER OR ICE
(SELECT MODELS).
•A water filter, or the filter bypass plug
must be in place (see page 13).
Door is open.
•Water supply turned off.
•Water pressure too low.
Lock switch on (see page 12).
Ice jam in the dispenser.
Icemaker not operating.
WILL NOT RUN.
•Power cord not plugged in.
No power at the electrical outlet.
Circuit breaker tripped or house fuse
blown.
•Main power turned off (“O”)
(see page 4).
•Touch the ON/OFF pad.
RUNS TOO LONG/
TOO FREQUENTLY.
•Today’s energy efficient refrigerators
are larger and require more running
time to maintain stable temperatures.
•Prolonged door openings.
•Too many door openings.
Condenser needs cleaning (see page
21).
The door not sealing (due to a
package or a container holding door
open).
•Warm room temperature.
NOISY OPERATION.
Cabinet not level.
•Weak floor.
See Normal Operating Sounds
(page 23).
ODOR IN CABINET.
Odor producing foods should be cov-
ered or wrapped.
Interior needs cleaning.
WARM AIR FROM
MACHINE COMPARTMENT.
Normal air flow for condenser circula-
tion.
CABINET VIBRATES
.
Cabinet not level.
•Weak floor.
Improper installation.
MOISTURE ON INSIDE
CABINET WALLS
.
Can occur during hot, humid weather
with frequent or prolonged door
openings.
•Door not closed properly.
EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN
OR AROUND
CLIMATE
ZONE
DRAWERS.
•Food not wrapped properly.
Hot, humid weather.
NO TEMPERATURE
READOUT IN THE
CLIMATEZONEDRAWER
DISPLAY.
The Normal Cold setting has been
chosen.
CLIMATEZONE
TEMPERATURE READOUT
IS NOT WITHIN TARGET
RANGE.
•For best results, refrigerator and
freezer controls should be left at the
factory settings (see page 5).
•After drawer openings, the addition of
a new load or changing settings, the
readout may vary.The temperature will
recover in a short period of time.
REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT TOO
COLD
.
•Refrigerator temperature set too cold.
REFRIGERATOR OR
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
TOO WARM
.
Refrigerator or freezer temperature
set too warm.
•Prolonged door openings.
FREEZER NOT FREEZING
PROPERLY
.
•Products with high sugar content may
not harden completely when frozen
(ice cream, concentrated juice, etc.)
Do not store in door.
Adjust freezer temperature to a colder
setting.
ICE CUBES EVAPORATE.
Cold air moving over the ice cubes
causes shrinkage, especially with lim-
ited usage. This is normal.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
NOT OPERATING
.
Wire lever arm in up (OFF) position.
•Water supply turned off.
•Water pressure too low.
•Freezer too warm.
Install filter or filter bypass.
FRONT CABINET SURFACE
WARM TO THE TOUCH
.
Special design to limit condensation
during periods of high humidity.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE