Maytag MTB2254ME Use and Care Guide - Page 12

The doors are difficult to open E×plosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, e×p_osion, or five° • Gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact surfaces with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth. The lights do not work • Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See "Changing the Light Bulbs." _iiii(,_ii_i!i_:i_!i¸?i_¸¸ii:_i!i__il:__i_iii_i! i?l _i:ii!ii:_i::ii!i!il_ii_,i::i,ii:__!i_:__i;:_!x_:i::!_ Temperature is too warm • New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely. • Door(s} opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed. • Large load of food added? Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal temperature. • Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions? Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in 24 hours. See "Using the Controls." There is interior moisture buildup NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal. • Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup. • Door(s} opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed. The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice • Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open. • Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line. • Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch (depending on model) is in the ON position. • New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice production. • Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours 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. • Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. See "Water Supply Requirements." The ice cubes are hollow or small NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure. • Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff valve fully open. • Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line. • Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. See "Water Supply Requirements." • Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a licensed, qualified plumber. Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice • New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. • Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow 24 hours for ice maker to make new ice. • Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof packaging to store food. • Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals. 12