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Cooling and Noise
Cooling
Make sure the controls are set to the recommended temperatures for normal
household use.
NOTE:
Areas such as a garage or porch may experience hotter or colder
temperatures and higher humidity than inside the home. You may need to adjust
the temperature to accommodate for these conditions.
Freezer - 0˚F (-18˚C)
Fridge - 37˚F (3˚C)
• Before storing food, wait 24 hours for your refrigerator to
cool completely.
• If you adjust the control settings, allow 24 hours for the
temperature to change between adjustments.
• Make sure the air vents inside the refrigerator and freezer
compartments are not blocked by stored food.
Noise and Run Time
This refrigerator has been designed to optimize energy
efficiency. As a result you may notice unfamiliar operating
sounds. It is normal for the compressor to run for extended
periods of time at varying speeds. To listen to normal
refrigerator sounds, go to www.maytag.com/product_help
and search for “normal sounds” OR scan the QR code
located to the right.
Buzzing and
Clicking
Heard when the water valve opens and closes to dispense
and/or fill the ice maker. If the refrigerator is not connected
to the water line, turn OFF the ice maker.
Pulsating/Whirring
Fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance
Hissing/Dripping
Flow of refrigerant, or flow of oil in the compressor
Rattling/Banging
Move water line away from the refrigerator cabinet or fasten
the excess line to the cabinet
Popping
Contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during
initial cool-down
Water running/
Gurgling
May be heard when ice melts during the defrost cycle and
water runs into the drain pan
Creaking/Cracking/
Grinding
May be heard as ice is being ejected from the ice maker
mold
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