Maytag MRT311FFFZ Use & Care Guide - Page 18

If you experience Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions The door will not ■ The door is blocked open - Move food packages away from door. Push bin or shelf back into the correct close completely position. Make sure the crisper cover is fully pushed in so that the back rests on the supports. The door is difficult to open ■ Gaskets are dirty or sticky - Clean gaskets and contact surfaces with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth. Temperature is too warm ■ New installation - Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely. ■ Door(s) opened often or not closed completely - Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed. ■ A large amount of warm food has been recently added - Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal temperature. ■ Check that the Temperature controls are set correctly for the surrounding conditions - Adjust the controls to one setting colder. Check temperature in 24 hours. See "Using the Controls" in the User Guide. There is interior moisture buildup NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal. ■ Humid room - Contributes to moisture buildup in the refrigerator. ■ Door(s) opened often or not closed completely - Allows humid air to enter the refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep door fully closed. The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice (on some models) ■ The ice maker is not connected to a water supply - Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shut-off valve fully open. ■ A kink in the line can reduce water flow - Straighten the water source line. ■ Ice maker is not turned on - Make sure the ice maker wire shut-off arm or switch (depending on model) is in the On position. ■ New installation - Wait 24 hours following ice maker installation for ice production to begin. Wait 3 days for full ice production. ■ Large amount of ice recently removed - Allow sufficient time for ice maker to produce more ice. ■ Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm - Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil. ■ A reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply can decrease water pressure - See "Water Supply Requirements." The ice cubes are hollow or small (on some models) NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure. ■ The water valve is not completely open - Turn the water shut-off valve fully open. ■ A kink in the line can reduce water flow - Straighten the water source line. ■ A reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply can decrease water pressure - See "Water Supply Requirements." ■ If questions remain regarding water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber. Off-taste, odor, or gray color in the ice (on some models) ■ New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice - Discard the ice and wash the ice storage bin. Allow 24 hours for the ice maker to make new ice, and discard the first three batches of ice produced. ■ Ice stored too long can develop an off-taste - Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow 24 hours for ice maker to make new ice. ■ Food odor transferring to ice - Use airtight, moisture-proof packaging to store food. ■ There are minerals (such as sulfur) in the water - A water filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals. ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available for your refrigerator. To order, contact us and ask for the Part Number. In the U.S.A., visit www.maytag.com/accessories or call 1-800-688-9900 In Canada, visit www.maytag.ca or call 1-800-807-6777 affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner: In U.S.A., order Part #W10355016 In Canada, order Part #W10355016B affresh® Stainless Steel Wipes: In U.S.A., order Part #W10355049 In Canada, order Part #W10355049B affresh® Kitchen & Appliance Cleaner: In U.S.A., order Part #W10355010 In Canada, order Part #W10355010B Air Filter: Order Part #W10311524 Reversibility Kit: Order Part # W10395149 18