Maytag MFI2266AES Service Manual

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    . Ice and Water Bottom Mount Refrigerators This Base Manual covers general information Refer to individual Technical Sheet for information on specific models This manual includes, but is not limited to the following: Amana AFI2237AE* AFI2538AE* AFD25BCZX* AFD25WBZX* Maytag MFI2067AE* MFI2266AE
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    , parts, testing instruments and the appropriate service information. IT IS THE TECHNICIANS RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW ALL APPROPRIATE SERVICE INFORMATION BEFORE BEGINNING REPAIRS. ! WARNING To avoid risk of severe personal injury or death, disconnect power before working/servicing on appliance to
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    , 22, 25 cu. ft 19 20, 22, 25 cu. ft Machine Compartment Air Flow Diagram 20 Water Dispenser Flow 21 Water Flow Schematic 22 Typical External Sweat Pattern 23 Troubleshooting Chart 24 System Diagnosis 27 Disassembly Procedures Door Removal Fresh Food Doors 30 Freezer Drawer 30 Refrigerator
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    refrigerated air entering fresh food compartment from freezer. Fresh food compartment temperature should be between 38°F and 40°F. Evaporator and Ice Box Fans are multiple speed low voltage fans that change speeds depending on conditions changing in refrigerator. 4 16026312 ©2006 Maytag Services
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    resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. to refrigerator. open due to high locked rotor run winding 2. Discharge capacitor, if present, by shorting terminals through a resistor. current. 3. Remove compressor
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    will not remove as much heat refrigerant flows into a post condenser loop which helps control exterior condensation on flange, center mullion, and around freezer door. Refrigerant flows through the drier to evaporator and into compressor through suction line. 6 16026312 ©2006 Maytag Services
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    Control board if no power. Right Refrigerator Single pole, single throw switch completes Check resistant across terminals. & Freezer light circuit for light when door is open. Switch arm depressed switch "C" and "NC" terminals Open Switch arm up "C" and "NC" terminals Closed Ice maker water
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    on post condenser tubes to protect grommets from high heat. 8. Unbraze remaining part of drier. Remove drier from system. 9. Discard drier in safe place. Do not leave drier with customer. If refrigerator is under warranty, old drier must accompany warranty claim. Evaporator Thermostat (defrost
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    from freezer/ ice box compartment to refrigerator compartment. Use control board testing to check operation of damper. If damper does not operate check for voltage at damper. If no voltage at damper replace control board. Auger Motor Auger motor is controlled by Dispenser 1. switch. Depressing
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    tube adaptor kit • Heat trap paste • ICI appliance grade HFC134a Drier Replacement Before opening refrigeration system, recover HFC134a refrigerant for safe disposal. Every time sealed HFC134a system is repaired, drier filter must be replaced with, part # B2150504. Cut drier out of system by
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    service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Refrigerant refrigeration system, never leave lines open to atmosphere. Open lines allow water 3.Remove leads fuses meet specifications for unit it is working properly. Maytag Services 16026312 11
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    capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Dehydrating Sealed Refrigeration System Moisture in a refrigerator sealed system exposed to heat generated by the compressor and
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    recycled refrigerant in units. Captured or recycled refrigerant voids any compressor manufacturer's warranty. NOTE: Charge system with exact amount of refrigerant. Refer to unit nameplate for correct refrigerant charge. Inaccurately charged system will cause future problems. ©2006 Maytag Services
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    chemically reacts with refrigerant and oil to form corrosive hydrofluoric and hydrochloric acids. These acids attack motor windings and parts, causing premature system for leaks. After locating leak, capture refrigerant, repair leak, and begin at step 1. 14 16026312 ©2006 Maytag Services
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    pinch-off does not leak. 7. Pinch-off compressor process tube and remove charging hose. Braze stub closed while compressor is operating. 8. Disconnect power. Remove charging hose and braze high side drier process tube closed. 9. Recheck for refrigerant leaks. ©2006 Maytag Services 16026312 15
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    oil and generate acid. • Compressor must be replaced when performing low side leak repair. • Drier filter must always be replaced with service drier filter, part #B2150504. Important: Unbrazing drier filter from tubing will drive moisture from desiccant and into system, causing acids to form
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    service. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational. Replacement Service Compressor HFC134a service temperature tester in specific locations. Test point Refrigerator must operate minimum of 20 minutes after thermocouples are installed. • Turn control
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    Refrigerant Flow CAPILLARY TUBE Note: Capillary Tube and Suction Tube are located under Fresh SUCTION Food floor. TUBE EVAPORATOR CONDENSER COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE TUBE PROCESS TUBE POST CONDENSER TUBE DRYER 20, 22, 25 cu. ft. Bottom Mount Refrigerant Flow Diagram 18 16026312 ©2006 Maytag
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    Cabinet Air Flow 20, 22, 25 cu. ft. Bottom Mount Cabinet Air Flow Diagram ©2006 Maytag Services 16026312 19
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    Machine Compartment Air Flow COMPRESSOR DRIP PAN CONDENSER CONDENSER FAN ASSEMBLY 20, 22, 25 cu. ft. Model Bottom Mount Machine Compartment Air Flow Diagram 20 16026312 ©2006 Maytag Services
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    Water Dispenser Water Inlet to Dispenser Water Inlet to Ice Maker Water Filter Water Solenoid to Ice Maker & Dispenser Water Tank to Ice Maker & Dispenser Water Line 20, 22, 25 cu. ft. Model Bottom Mount Water Flow Diagram ©2006 Maytag Services 16026312 21
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    Water Flow Schematic 1/4 " O.D. PLASTIC TUBING 1/4 " 20, 22, 25 cu. ft. Model Bottom Mount Water Flow Schematic 22 16026312 ©2006 Maytag Services
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    of Condensation 1 = Haze or Fog 2 = Beading 3 = Beads or small drops 4 = Drops running together Conditions after 4 hour Laboratory Sweat Test: Ambient 90 dF Relative humidity 84% Refrigerator Temp. 40 dF Freezer Temp. 0 dF ©2006 Maytag Services 16026312 23
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    to correct voltage supply problem. Refrigerator section too warm Faulty motor or freezer temperature control Faulty relay Faulty compressor Faulty overload Excessive door opening Overloading of shelves Check all connections are tight and secure. Use Control Board Service Mode to check motor
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    or restriction Freezer temp control set too cold Faulty control Temperature control set too cold Dirty condenser or obstructed grille Poor door seal Faulty condenser fan or evaporator fan Faulty control Refrigerant shortage or restriction Refrigerant overcharge Air in system Ice on evaporator Faulty
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    for leak or restriction. R epair, evacuate and recharge system . If D ispenser lights are also off, see Sabbath m ode. Close all three doors for at least one second to reset control. O pen circuit (w iring or m ain control board) from neutral to light sockets. 26 16026312 ©2006 Maytag Services
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    and cause the suction line to frost or sweat. The cause of this problem should be corrected rather than to purge refrigerant from the sytem. Running the freezer section colder than necessary (-2 to -1 F. the leak is compressed by the compressor and accumulates in ©2006 Maytag Services 16026312 27
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    problem with the freezer section and will first notice that milk and other food beverages are not cold enough. Under some circumstances, such as in the case of forced air meatkeeper model with a slight shortage of refrigerant servicing. If a leak should occur on the low side, the temperature control
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    additional heat load would be excessive door openings, poor door sealing, interior light remaining on, etc. An increase in heat being absorbed by the refrigerant in the evaporator will affect the . Pressures will be higher than normal under heavy heat load. ©2006 Maytag Services 16026312 29
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    Ice & Water in French Door Refrigerator Use & Care Guide Important Safety Instructions 1-2 Quick Reference Guide 3 Installation 4-9 Using the Controls 10-11 Ice And Water 12-13 Water Filter 14-15 Fresh Food Features 16-17 Freezer Features 18 Food Stor age T ips 19-21 Car e and Cleaning 22
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    : Important: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous - even if they sit out for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Before you
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    . 10. Do not remove warning tag from power cord. 11. Do not tamper with refrigerator controls. 12. Do not service or replace any part of refrigerator unless specifically recommended in Use and Care Guide or published user-repair instructions. Do not attempt service if instructions are not understood
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    lock all functions. To activate: press until green light illuminates. To deactivate: press and hold the pad for three seconds until green light turns off. F Water Use to select water. G Front Fill Use to fill large items that will not fit in dispenser area. Push the pad to use. To dispense ice
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    refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to internal parts. • Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator. ALWAYS truck refrigerator water supply connection before leveling. • Some models only have adjustment screws "A". Materials Needed: • 3⁄8" hex head driver • Carpenter's level. 1. Remove
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    or fingernail. 8. Disconnect water line. Hold "tabbed" section Tabs of waterline while rotating the black locking collar clockwise and slide back. 9. Unscrew 5⁄16" hex head screws from top hinge to remove hinge; retain for later use. 10. Lift left side refrigerator door, along with top hinge
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    extension. 2. Slide freezer drawer forward and lift straight out. counterclockwise locking water lines in place. A "click" is heard ensuring waterlines are correctly 3. Remove Phillips screws from each of the drawer slides. locked in place. The "arrow" on the tabbed section should align with
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    food compartment or attached to the back of your refrigerator. Plastic Handle To Remove: 1. Grasp the lower part of the handle firmly, slide up, lift and remove from the surface. 7 4. Rotate the handle so that the handle is flat against the door. 5. Grasp the handle firmly and slide down. Freezer
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    local codes and ordinances. • Do not service ice maker unless specifically recommended in Use and Care Guide or published user-repair instructions. • Disconnect power to refrigerator before installing ice maker. • Water damage due to an improper water connection may cause mold/mildew growth. Clean
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    supply connection for two to three hours prior to moving the refrigerator to its permanent location. C Waterline Retainer 7. Monitor water connection for 24 hours. Correct leaks, if necessary. 1. Create service loop with copper tubing (minimum 2' diameter). Avoid kinks in the copper tubing when
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    added convenience of dispensing ice and water simultaneously. To use, choose Cube mode from dispenser control panel. Press container against dispenser pad while pressing the Front Fill button. Water Filter Status Indicator Light When a water filter has been installed in the refrigerator, the yellow
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    Auto Light will illuminate when this feature is activated on the ice and water dispenser. 11 • Activate the Sabbath Mode. To access the User Preferences menu, press and hold the Door Alarm pad for three seconds. When in the User Preferences mode, a short title for the feature will appear in the
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    Unlock Dispenser: • Hold the Lock/Unlock button for three seconds. The green indicator light above will go out. Automatic Ice Maker Connect the ice maker to the water supply as instructed on pages 8-9. Proper water flow and a level refrigerator are essential for optimal ice maker performance. Ice
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    front slightly and push the ice bin completely in. An audible "click" is heard when the ice bin is located correctly. Operating Instructions • Confirm ice bin is in place. • After freezer section reaches between 0° to 2° F (-18° to -17° C), ice maker fills with water and begins operating. You will
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    Canada. The dispenser feature may be used without a water filter cartridge. If you choose this option, replace filter with blue bypass cap. State of California Department of Health Services Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 03 - 1583 Date Issued: September 16, 2003 Date Revised: April 22
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    Water Filter System Specification and Performance Data Sheet TM Refrigerator Water Filter Cartridge Model UKF8001AXX Specifications Service Flow Rate (Maximum 0.78 GPM (2.9 L/min) Rated Service 95.70% 90.91% 86.22% 75.93% 76.99% water that may contain filterable cysts. USE ONLY WITH COLD WATER
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    sure the shelf is securely locked at the rear. Crisper Top The crisper top serves as the lower fresh food shelf. To Remove the Crisper Top: • Remove crisper drawers. • Place hand under the frame to push up the glass. Lift glass out. • Lift frame from refrigerator liner rails. To Install: • Replace
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    coldest setting when storing meats. Notes: • Cold air directed to the drawer can decrease refrigerator temperature. Refrigerator control may need to be adjusted. • Do not place leafy vegetables in the drawer. Colder temperatures could damage leafy produce. To Remove Drawer: • Lift lid. Pull drawer
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    : • Pull upper drawer out to full extension and lift out to remove. To Install: • Slide upper drawer into freezer. Make sure the large square holes along outer bin align with square knobs on freezer drawer. Lower Freezer
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    appliance thermometer in a glass of water and place in the center of the refrigerator. Check after 24 hours. If the temperature is above 40° F (4° C) adjust the controls of frozen foods. • Leave space between the packages so cold air can circulate freely, allowing food to freeze as quickly as
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    of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased. FOODS REFRIGERATOR FREEZER STORAGE TIPS DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter Milk and cream 1 month 1 week Store in Temperature Controlled Beverage Chiller. 6 to 9 months Not recommended Wrap tightly or cover. Check carton date
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    recommended Wrap odorous foods and refrigerate in crisper. Carrots, parsnips, beets and turnips 7 to 10 days 8 to 10 months Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods and refrigerate in the crisper. Lettuce of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University 21
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    to avoid water spots. Cabinet Interior Stainless Steel Doors and Exterior (select models) Important: Damage to stainless steel finish due to improper use of cleaning products or non-recommended products is not covered under this product's warranty. Door Gaskets and Ice Dispenser Chute Abrasive
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    to the refrigerator. 3. Clean the walls, floor, ceiling of cabinet interior, drawers, shelves and gaskets according to the instructions on page 22. 4. Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices using a plastic bristle brush. Let stand for 5 minutes. Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry
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    disconnect power to refrigerator before replacing appliance bulb no greater than 40-watts. 3. Insert lower tabs of light cover into slots of fresh food liner. Roll upward to snap into slots located under the ice storage enclosure. Freezer Light 1. Remove light bulb. 2. Replace bulb with appliance
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    of time. • After the last load of ice drops, press ice maker switch to OFF. • Empty the ice bin. 2. Remove the water filter cartridge and install the filter bypass. Dispose of the used cartridge. 3. Turn the Freezer control to OFF. 4. Unplug the refrigerator. 5. Thoroughly clean the interior of both
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    door is opened. • Evaporator (E) and heat exchanger (F) refrigerant make this noise when flowing. • Ice cubes from ice maker drop into ice bucket (G). • Dispenser ice chute (H) closing. • Compressor (I) makes a pulsating sound while running. • Refrigerator is not level. • Ice maker water valve
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    Food temperature is too warm • Condenser coils are dirty. • Refrigerator or freezer controls are set too cold. • Food is too close to upper left air inlet. • Ice bin not locked in place. • Door is not closing properly. • Controls need to be adjusted. • Condenser coils are dirty. • Rear air grille
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    Troubleshooting PROBLEM Water droplets form on inside of refrigerator POSSIBLE CAUSES • Humidity levels are high or door has been been opened frequently. • Check gaskets for proper seal. Refrigerator or ice maker makes unfamiliar sounds or seems too loud Crisper drawers do not close freely •
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    pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds per square inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is recommended for refrigerators with water filters. • Check water connection procedure in your Installation Instructions. Self-piercing and 3⁄16" saddle valves cause low
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    for refigerators with water filters. • See Temperature Controls, pages 10 and 11. Freezer temperature should be between 0° to 2° F (-18° to -17° C) to produce ice. • Do not attempt to free the fountain door by continuously pressing the dispenser button. Contact qualified service technician. • See
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Ice and Water
Bottom Mount
Refrigerators
This Base Manual covers general information
Refer to individual Technical Sheet
for information on specific models
This manual includes, but is
not limited to the following:
Amana
AFI2237AE*
AFI2538AE*
AFD25BCZX*
AFD25WBZX*
Service
This manual is to be used by qualified appliance
technicians only. Maytag does not assume any
responsibility for property damage or personal
injury for improper service procedures done by
an unqualified person.
16026312
February 2006
Maytag
MFI2067AE*
MFI2266AE*
MFI2568AE*