Maytag W10671502A, Use & Care Manual

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Troubles
hooting
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Noise
To listen to normal refrigerator sounds, go to the Product Help/FAQ section of the brand website and search for “normal sounds.”
The motor seems to
run too much High efficiency compressor and fans Larger, more efficient refrigerators run longer at lower, more energy
efficient speeds.
The room or outdoor temperature is
hot. It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these
conditions. For optimum performance, place the refrigerator in an
indoor, temperature controlled environment. See “Location
Requirements.”
A large amount of warm food has
been recently added. Warm food will cause the refrigerator to run longer until the air
cools to the desired temperature.
The door(s) are opened too frequently
or for too long. Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open the
door less often.
The refrigerator door or freezer drawer
is ajar. Make sure the refrigerator is level. See “Door Closing and Door
Alignment.” Keep food and containers from blocking the door.
The refrigerator control is set too cold. Adjust the refrigerator control to a less cold setting until the
refrigerator temperature is as desired.
The door or drawer gasket is dirty,
worn, or cracked. Clean or change the gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause the
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures.
The lights do not work Your refrigerator is equipped with LED
lighting which does not need to be
replaced.
If there is power to the refrigerator and the lights do not illuminate
when a door or drawer is opened, call for service or assistance.
The dispenser light is set to OFF On some models, the dispenser light will operate only when a
dispenser paddle is pressed. If you want the dispenser light to stay
on continuously, see “Water and Ice Dispensers.”
Doors have been open longer than
10 minutes Close the doors and drawer to reset, and open to resume lighted
task.
Pantry Temperature
Control not lit/
unresponsive The refrigerator is in Cooling Off mode Exit Cooling Off mode. See “Using the Control(s).”
The refrigerator controls’ initialization
process did not complete
successfully. Unplug the refrigerator, wait 5 seconds. Plug in the refrigerator, and
wait 30 seconds before opening any of the refrigerator doors or
touching the control panel.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
The refrigerator seems
noisy
Below are listed some normal
sounds with explanations.
The compressor in your new refrigerator regulates
temperature more efficiently while using less energy, and
operates quietly. Due to this reduction in operating noise you
may notice unfamiliar noises that are normal.
Sound of the compressor
running longer than expected High-efficiency compressor and fans Larger, more efficient refrigerators run
longer at lower, more energy efficient
speeds.
Pulsating/Whirring Fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance during
normal compressor operation This is normal.
Popping Contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during
initial cool-down This is normal.
Hissing/Dripping Flow of refrigerant, or flow of oil in the compressor This is normal.
Vibration The refrigerator may not be steady Adjust the leveling screws and lower
the leveling foot firmly against the
floor. See “Door Closing and Door
Alignment.”
Rattling/Banging Movement of the water lines against the refrigerator cabinet,
or of items placed on top of the refrigerator cabinet Move excess water line away from the
refrigerator cabinet or fasten excess
tubing to the cabinet. See
“Connecting the Water,” or remove
items from the top of the refrigerator.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS