Maytag MFX2876DRM - Manual (Page 25)

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Temperature and Moisture
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.
Sizzling Water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle This is normal.
Water running/Gurgling May be heard when ice melts during the defrost cycle and
water runs into the drain pan This is normal.
Buzzing and Clicking Heard when the water valve opens and closes to dispense
water and/or fill the ice maker. If the refrigerator is connected to a water
line, this is normal.
If the refrigerator is not connected to a
water line, turn OFF the ice maker.
Repetitive Clicking Dual evaporator valve regulating the cooling operation You may hear rapid repetitive clicking
sounds as the unit switches from cooling
one compartment to cooling the other.
This sound is normal.
Creaking/Cracking/Grinding May be heard as ice is being ejected from the ice maker
mold.
This is normal.
Clatter May be heard when the ice falls into the ice storage bin. This is normal.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Temperature is too warm The refrigerator has just been
installed. Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to
cool completely.
Cooling is turned off. Turn on cooling. See “Using the Control(s).”
The controls are not set correctly for
the surrounding conditions. Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check the temperature in
24 hours. See “Using the Control(s).”
The door(s) are opened often or not
closed completely. Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings
and keep doors fully closed.
A large load of food was recently
added. Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal
temperature.
Temperature is too cold in
the refrigerator/crisper The refrigerator air vent(s) are blocked. If the air vent located in the top, left, rear corner of the
refrigerator compartment is blocked by items placed directly
in front of it, the refrigerator will get too cold. Move items
away from the air vent.
The controls are not set correctly for
the surrounding conditions. Adjust the controls a setting warmer. Check the temperature
in 24 hours. See “Using the Control(s).”
The ice storage bin is not in the
correct position. See “Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin.”
Temperature is too cold in
the pantry drawers The control is not set correctly for the
items stored in drawer. Adjust the temperature setting. See “Temperature Controlled
Drawer” in the “Refrigerator Features” section.