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Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Sensor arm in up position.

Cabinet not level.

Water supply not connected or
restricted.

Freezer too warm.

Old cubes.

Bad water quality.

Food transmitted odor/taste to ice.

Residue from minerals in the water.

Limited use of ice.

Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.

Hot humid weather.

Frequent or prolonged door openings.

Door not closed properly.

Food not wrapped properly.

Crisper not tightly closed.

Temperature controls set too cold.

Packages not wrapped or sealed
properly.

Hot, humid weather.

Humidity slide on crisper needs
adjustment.

Too much moisture on fresh produce
before storing

Foods not stored properly.

WHAT TO DO

Adjust sensor arm down to “ON” position.

Level unit (see 

page 3

).

Connect water supply, or clear obstructions.

Adjust freezer temperature control (see 

page 5

).

Discard; ice cubes may absorb odors which affect
taste.

Contact local water treatment company.

Wrap foods tightly.

Wipe trays with vinegar-soaked cloth until clean.

Dump old ice cubes.

Normal.

Minimize door openings.

Check to see if something is preventing door from
closing.

Wrap or cover all foods tightly.

Close crisper all the way.

Adjust temperature controls (see 

page 5

).

Wrap or cover all foods tightly.

Minimize door openings.

Slide control to “Fruit” setting to allow more moisture
to leave the drawer.

Do not wash items prior to storage.  Wait to wash
fresh items until right before use.

Store leafy vegetables in a loosely closed plastic bag.
Store items with an outer skin (i.e. apples, oranges,
pears, grapes, cucumbers, etc. in a vented bag or
unwrapped in the drawer.
Store mushrooms and berries in original vented
cartons or boxes, not in plastic bags.

ICE

MOIS

T

U

R

E

PROBLEM

Automatic icemaker 
not working

Ice cubes have 
odor/taste

Ice cubes 
sticking in tray

Ice cubes 
evaporating

Moisture on 
cabinet surface 
between doors

Moisture on inside
cabinet walls 
or in crisper

Foods dry out

Excessive moisture 
in crisper

Содержание MTB1502ARQ

Страница 1: ...to the following Amana ATB1504ARQ ATB1504ARW Maytag MTB1502ARQ MTB1502ARW MTB1504ARQ MTB1504ARW Magic Chef CTB1502ARQ CTB1502ARW CTL1502AEW CTN1502AEW Service This manual is to be used by qualified a...

Страница 2: ...ING REPAIRS WARNING To avoid risk of severe personal injury or death disconnect power before working servicing on appliance to avoid electrical shock To locate an authorized servicer please consult yo...

Страница 3: ...ompressor 17 Compressor Testing Procedures 17 Brazing 17 Refrigerant Flow 18 Table of Contents CabinetAir Flow 19 Troubleshooting Chart 20 22 System Diagnosis Symptoms of an Overcharge 23 Symptoms of...

Страница 4: ...is information is found on the serial plate located on front upper right hand corner of foodliner or on some models exterior back of the outer casing An explanation of coding contained in Type positio...

Страница 5: ...apacitor if present by shorting terminals through a resistor 3 Remove compressor leads and use an ohmmeter set on highest scale 4 Touch one lead to compressor body clean point of contact and other pro...

Страница 6: ...r is maintained Condenser is air cooled by condenser fan motor If efficiency of heat transfer from condenser to surrounding air is impaired condensing temperature becomes higher High liquid temperatur...

Страница 7: ...and cut out temperatures at middle setting Refer to tech sheet for model being serviced for expected temperatures Check control contacts are opening by disconnecting electrical leads to control and t...

Страница 8: ...emove drier 5 Apply heat trap paste on post condenser tubes to protect grommets from high heat 6 Unbraze remaining part of drier Remove drier from system 7 Discard drier in safe place Do not leave dri...

Страница 9: ...eck for leaks Evaporator heater defrost Activated when defrost thermostat defrost timer and freezer control complete circuit through heater Check resistance across heater To check defrost system 1 The...

Страница 10: ...compatible with HFC134a and ester oil system Equipment must be exclusively used for HFC134a Exclusive use of equipment only applies to italic items Evacuation pump Check with vacuum pump supplier to v...

Страница 11: ...essor Run lead on test cord attaches to M terminal on compressor Service Procedures C R S Fuses Capacitor Compressor Switch To AC supply Attaching Capacitor for Compressor Test 5 Connect a known good...

Страница 12: ...efrigerant leaks are best detected with halide or electronic leak detectors Testing Systems Containing a Refrigerant Charge 1 Stop unit operation turn refrigerator off 2 Holding leak detector explorin...

Страница 13: ...er than normal head pressure and wattage while low side is being pumped out Testing for Restrictions To determine if a restriction exists 1 Attach gauge and manifold between suction and discharge side...

Страница 14: ...closed open all other valves and start vacuum pump Vacuum Pump 6 cm Copper Tubing Compressor Compressor Process Tube Charging Hose Thermistor Vacuum Gauge Low Side Gauge E Valve B D Valve High Side Ga...

Страница 15: ...Start compressor and draw remaining refrigerant from charging hoses and manifold into compressor through compressor process tube 6 To check high side pinch off drier process tube Close valve D to hig...

Страница 16: ...Service Information HFC134a is alternative refrigerant for CFC12 HFC134a has an ozone depletion potential ODP factor of 0 0 and a global warming potential GWP factor of 0 27 HFC134a is not flammable...

Страница 17: ...nimum of 20 minutes after thermocouples are installed Turn control to colder to obtain required on time Wattage reading must be recorded in conjunction with temperature test to confirm proper operatio...

Страница 18: ...16022675 18 2003 Maytag Appliances Company Refrigerant Flow 15 cu ft Top Mount Refrigerant Flow Diagram...

Страница 19: ...2003 Maytag Appliances Company 19 16022675 Cabinet Air Flow 15 cu ft Top Mount Cabinet Air Flow Diagram...

Страница 20: ...ng Replace if necessary Excessive door opening Consumer education Overloading of shelves Consumer education Warm or hot foods placed in cabinet Consumer education Cold control set too warm Set control...

Страница 21: ...ion Repair evacuate and recharge system Refrigerant overcharge Check for overcharge Evacuate and recharge system Unit runs continuously Air in system Check for low side leak Repair evacuate and rechar...

Страница 22: ...protector open Check overload protector for continuity If open replace overload NOTE Ensure overload compressor are below trip temperature before testing Faulty compressor motor capacitor some compre...

Страница 23: ...to a failure of the defrost system the refrigerant will flood out and cause the suction line to frost or sweat The cause of this problem should be corrected rather than to purge refrigerant from the s...

Страница 24: ...er evacuate and recharge with the specified refrigerant charge If the unit performs normally three possibilities exist 1 refrigerant loss 2 partially restricted drier filter and 3 moisture in system I...

Страница 25: ...ad pressure will be higher as the ambient temperature raises Refrigerators installed in ambient temperatures lower than 55 F will not perform as well because the pressures within the system are genera...

Страница 26: ...door on a padded surface to prevent damage to finish 2 If clearance requirements so dictate remove center and lower door hinges a Remove screws from center hinge bracket Remove and retain bracket scre...

Страница 27: ...lls should be clear of anything that will obstruct removal of back panel 1 Remove 4 screws from Evaporator Cover 2 Pull forward to reveal wiring disconnect harness plug attached to rear wall 3 Remove...

Страница 28: ...e compartment cover 2 Unplug wiring harness connector for the fan motor 3 On backside of fan motor screws secure the motor to its brackets Remove those screws 4 Note which side of fan blade is front a...

Страница 29: ...Appendix A 2003 Maytag Appliances Company A 1 16022675...

Страница 30: ...make and or break connections between the electrical contacts controlling icemaker operations Design of the ice maker allows testing of all components without removing the ice maker or having to acce...

Страница 31: ...heater has not failed NOTE Make sure freezer temperature is cold enough to close the bimetal thermostat MODULE OHMMETER CHECKS NO POWER TO ICE MAKER EJECTOR BLADES IN END OF CYCLE POSITION TEST POINTS...

Страница 32: ...ly align D shape of ejector shaft with D shaped socket in module cam 8 Remove fill cup Finally if desired remove thermal fuse clip and ice maker bracket NOTE New fill cups are molded with two break ou...

Страница 33: ...clockwise decreases fill time turning screw counterclockwise increases fill time One half turn equals 20 cc or 1 2 seconds A full turn equals 40 cc or 2 4 seconds CAUTION Maximum adjustment is one fu...

Страница 34: ...lution ice maker is 17 3 F 8 1 C Obviously the ice will be well frozen when those temperatures are achieved But cycling time is slow if freezer temperature is not cold enough to achieve those temperat...

Страница 35: ...re Open heater circuit Replace ice maker Closed thermostat Replace ice maker Damaged heater tulips on module Replace ice maker Clogged water valve Replace water valve No power to water valve Trace pow...

Страница 36: ...ker Fill volume of water excessive Adjust screw on module change water valve Redirect air flow away from ice maker thermostat Improper freezer air flow Thermostat out of calibration Insufficient water...

Страница 37: ...Appendix B 2003 Maytag Appliances Company B 1 16022675...

Страница 38: ...mperature Controls 5 Looking Inside 6 7 Ice Service 8 Food Storage Tips 9 11 Storing the Refrigerator 12 Care Cleaning 12 13 Troubleshooting 14 16 Guide d utilisation et d entretien 18 Gu a de uso y C...

Страница 39: ...pecifically recommended in Use Care Guide or published user repair instructions Do not attempt service if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level 12 Always disconnec...

Страница 40: ...e power cord Do not use an adapter plug Power supply cord with three prong grounding cord Grounding type wall receptacle SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE To reduce risk of injury or death...

Страница 41: ...ckwise to lower a cabinet corner Front Base Grille The front base grille was packaged inside the refrigerator for shipment and should be installed after the refrigerator has been leveled To Install Us...

Страница 42: ...plug button s from tops of freezer and refrigerator doors and replace them on the opposite side 11 Remove screw hole plugs from top of cabinet and replace on the opposite side 12 Remove washers and st...

Страница 43: ...the Temperature Controls 24 hours after adding food you may decide that one or both compartments should be colder or warmer If so adjust the control s as indicated in the following table Except when...

Страница 44: ...ilt the drawer up slightly and pull it out To Reinstall With the drawer tilted up slightly align the drawer in the tracks and slide in The Crisper Top serves as the lower refrigerator shelf To Remove...

Страница 45: ...out Freezer Compartment To avoid personal injury or property damage Never attempt to adjust a shelf when it is loaded with food Confirm that shelf is secure prior to loading items onto it CAUTION Som...

Страница 46: ...with water when the freezer reaches the proper temperature Some ice makers are equipped with an adjustable sensor arm that allows you to adjust the amount of ice in your ice storage tray for times wh...

Страница 47: ...heese cottage cheese cream sour cream or yogurt when mold appears Dairy Food Most dairy foods such as milk yogurt sour cream and cottage cheese have freshness dates on their cartons for appropriate le...

Страница 48: ...mmended Not recommended Not recommended 4 6 months May become crumbly Not recommended 9 12 months 8 months cooked 6 months whole peeled Not recommended 6 months 1 month whole Not recommended 6 12 mont...

Страница 49: ...months 1 2 months 1 2 months 4 6 months 4 months 1 2 months 1 2 months 4 6 months 1 month STORAGE TIPS Keep in original packaging for refrigeration Place in the Meat and Cheese Drawer When freezing l...

Страница 50: ...is located under the top of the refrigerator compartment Unscrew the light bulb and replace Moving When moving follow instructions listed in Vacations In addition remove and carefully pack any items...

Страница 51: ...eaken the paint Do not use scouring pads powdered cleansers bleach or cleaners containing bleach These products can scratch and erode the paint finish Do not wax plastic or vinyl parts Routine cleanin...

Страница 52: ...due to contraction or expansion of the materials in the freezer area DEFROST HEATER During the automatic defrost cycle a sizzling sound may be heard as water droplets come into contact with the defros...

Страница 53: ...eak floor Odor producing foods not covered Normal noise Cabinet not level Control set too warm Prolonged door openings Room temperature less than 55 F Products with high sugar content may not harden c...

Страница 54: ...taste Contact local water treatment company Wrap foods tightly Wipe trays with vinegar soaked cloth until clean Dump old ice cubes Normal Minimize door openings Check to see if something is preventin...

Страница 55: ...17 Notes...

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