Refrigerators with icemaker only) – Maytag MB1927PEHB User Manual

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Crisper drawers do not

Contents of drawer, or positioning of items

Reposition food items and containers to avoid interference with

close freely

in the surrounding compartment could be

the drawers.

obstructing drawer.

Drawer is not in proper position.

See Crisper drawer section for proper placement.

Refrigerator is not level.

See How to Level Your Refrigerator for details on how to level
your refrigerator.

Drawer channels are dirty or need treatment.

Clean drawer channels with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.

Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer channels.

Refrigerator runs too

Doors have been opened frequently or for

Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to

frequently

long periods of time.

assure door is open for as short a time as possible.

Allow interior environment to adjust for period the door has
been opened.

Humidity or heat in surrounding area is high.

Normal operation.

Food has recently been added.

Allow time for recently added food to reach refrigerator or
freezer temperature.

Refrigerator is exposed to heat by

Evaluate your refrigerator’s environment. Refrigerator may

environment or by appliances nearby.

need to be moved to run more efficiently.

Condenser coils are dirty.

Clean according to cleaning instructions in your Owner’s Manual.

Controls need to be adjusted.

See controls section in your Owner’s Manual for assistance
on how to adjust your controls.

Door is not closing properly.

Refrigerator is not level. See How to Level Your Refrigerator
for details on how to level your refrigerator.

Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary, according
to cleaning instructions in Owner’s Manual.

Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from closing
properly (i.e. improperly closed drawers, ice buckets, oversized
or improperly stored containers or foodstuffs, etc.)

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Refrigerator is leaking

Plastic tubing was used to complete water

The manufacturer recommends using copper tubing for installation.

water

connection.

Plastic is less durable and can cause leakage. The manufac-
turer is not responsible for property damage due to
improper installation or water connection.

Improper water valve was installed.

Check water connection procedure in your Installation
Instructions. Self-piercing and

⁄

” saddle valves cause low water

pressure and may clog the line over time. The manufacturer is
not responsible for property damage due to improper
installation or water connection.

Ice forms in inlet tube to

Water pressure is low.

Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per square

ice maker

inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per
square inch is recommended for refrigerators with water filters.

Freezer temperature is too high.

See controls section in chapter called Installing Your Refrigerator
on how to adjust your controls. Freezer is recommended to be
between -18 to –17° C.

Water flow is slower than