Maytag MBL2256KES Support Question
Maytag MBL2256KES Support Question
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Question posted by kwest91186 on April 24th, 2011
Refrigerator Not Staying Cool Enough.
We have a bottom freezer model (MBL2256KES). The freezer is cold and developing frost, while the refrigerator is not staying cool enough.
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Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... to sit upright for shipment. Turn adjustment screws (A) counterclockwise to unclip.
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2. Do not remove the serial plate.
Your refrigerator was packed carefully for approximately 30 minutes before leveling.
• Some models only have adjustment screws (A). C
C
. Materials Needed:
• _" hex head driver
• Carpenter's level. 1.
Remove toe grille.
•...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... • 5/,,, hex head driver • 3/;, hex head driver
1. Retain hinge pin and plastic sleeve for later
use . 5.
If your model has a pullout freezer drawer, see page 3). 3. Unplug power cord from center hinge pin. Lift refrigerator door from power source. 2.
Remove toe grille and bottom bracket cover(s)
(see page 5 for later use . For pullout...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
... with -_,_"hex head screws. • Install center hinge with Phillips screws.
• Freezer door models: Install bottom hinge with _/,5"hex head driver and replace hinge cover. Freezer door models: Insert bottom hinge pin. • Locate bottom hinge hole closest to refrigerator. While holding refrigerator door
upright, tighten down top hinge with 3/,, hex head screws.
2.
Install handles...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...Important: Do not over -tighten. Continue to its permanent location.
7. Alternate connection (select models)
Materials Needed:
• '/4" outer diameter flexible copper tubing • Shut-off valve (...; Use copper tubing only for two to three hours prior to moving the refrigerator to observe the water supply connection for installation.
Monitor water connection for leaks ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
...or both compartments.
Refrigerator too cold Turn the Refrigerator control to OFF stops cooling
in both compartments should be colder or warmer.
Note: Turning freezer control to next lower...be warm to the refrigerator.
11 Freezer too cold
Turn the Freezer control to 12 hours before
adding food.
TemperatuCreontrols
Dial Temperature Controls
(select models)
The controls are located...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... Controls
(select models)
The controls are located at the top front of the refrigerator cabinet may decide that
helps prevent moisture from condensing on the cabinet.
Temperature Control Guide
Refrigerator
too warm
Set the Refrigerator control to next lower number by pressing the :_ pad.
Refrigerator too cold Freezer too warm Freezer too cold
Set the Refrigerator control to next...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... Guide
Refrigerator too cold
Set the Refrigerator control to turn off Temp Alarm, press and hold the Temp Alarm pad for three seconds.
Vacation Mode
The Vacation Mode feature causes the freezer to ...Triple Cool Climate Control
(select models)
The control is in operation, the _ and _z_ pads for the freezer control will not operate.
The indicator light will go off . If the freezer or ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
...for the feature will appear in the Freezer temperature display and the feature status will appear in operation, the_+_b and _-_ pads for the refrigerator and freezer controls will illuminate when the sensor detects...and hold the Door Alarm pad for three seconds OR close the refrigerator door. Super Cool (CO) (select models) When Super Cool is OFF, all control lights and the night light will be...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
...Slide Out EasyGlide r'`Shelf
I Nveortticea:l rDaiols, naost thraeiseshtehlef mshaeylf bteocothmee vejarymmtoepd.of the refrigerator compartment.
In ordinary use, the Elevator TM Shelf frame assembly does not require removal...Manually move the two rear latches toward the shelf center. To slide out (select models), grasp the front of the shelf. To Remove:
Completely unload the shelf and ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
...valve may click or "buzz" occasionally.
• If the ice is pushed down .
• After freezer section reaches approximately 0° F (-17 ° C), ice maker fills with water and begins operating....the water supply is normal for optimal ice maker performance. FreezeFreatures
Automatic Ice Maker
(select models)
refrigerator at the ends. To Remove the Ice Bin: • Pull it in place and...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21
...refrigerator. This reduces the circulation of air around and below the moldy area. Frozen Food Storage
• The freezer compartment of frozen foods. • Leave space between the frozen packages and check after 2/4 hours. Force as much warm food to other foods or surfaces does not Occur,
• Occasionally mold will develop...so cold air can raise the temperature of a refrigerator ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23
... Department of Agriculture; Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University
22 Wrap odorous foods and refrigerate in the crisper.
12 months 9 months 2 to two weeks in the meat and cheese drawer. When freezing longer than two weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.
1 month 3 to 4 months
6 to 9 months
1 to 2 months 1 to 2 months 1 to 2 months 1 to...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25
... both freezer and refrigerator compartments. 4.
Be sure your doors are closing securely by leveling refrigerator as instructed in your installation instructions.
• Clean condenser coils as shelf liners. Remove all bottles, containers and jars. Rinse surfaces with crumpled sheets of room. Discard spoiled or expired items. 6. Reconnect power to refrigerator and return food to cool...
Use and Care Guide - Page 26
... front of light shield varies)
1. Remove light bulbs. 3.
Remove the cover.
.
Remove light bulb.
5. Insert front tabs of compartment to release from the back.
3. Freezer Cstyle of refrigerator until rear tab engages.
25 Do not force shield beyond locking point. Replace light bulb cover by inserting tabs on light shield into place...
Use and Care Guide - Page 27
...freezer control to OFF with dial controls or
(-) with a baking soda solution and a clean soft cloth (four tablespoons of baking soda in one quart of warm water). 6.
ALWAYS truck the refrigerator... Be sure the refrigerator stays in place to ...refrigerator
during moving the refrigerator.
After a long vacation or absence:
• If your return
After a short vacation or absence:
For models...
Use and Care Guide - Page 28
... device (B) sounds like an electric clock and snaps in and out.
• Freezer fan (C) and condenser fan (D) make this noise while operating.
• Evaporator (E) and heat exchanger (F) refrigerant makes this noise when flowing.
• Ice cubes from ice maker (select models) drop into ice bucket (G).
• Compressor (H) makes a pulsating sound while running.
•...
Use and Care Guide - Page 29
... is not level. Refrigerator or freezer controls are high.
Humidity levels are set too high. Replace any blown fuses. Refrigerator is malfunctioning. Rear air grilles are dirty.
Food temperature is too cold
Food temperature is dirty or has odorcausing food. Condenser coils are located under crisper drawers. Compartment is too warm
Condenser coils are...
Use and Care Guide - Page 30
...drawers. Allow interior environment to assure door is open for details on page 23. Evaluate your controls. Refrigerator may need to level your refrigerator. Refrigerator is not closing properly (i.e. Rinse and dry thoroughly. See page 3 for as short a time ... run more efficiently. Controls need to be moved to reach refrigerator or freezer temperature. Normal operation.
Use and Care Guide - Page 31
...; Household water supply is not
reaching water valve. • Copper tubing has kinks.
• Water pressure is too low.
• Check freezer temperature.
• The manufacturer recommends using copper tubing for refrigerators with water filters.
• Check water connection procedure in inlet tube to ice maker
• Water pressure is low.
•...
Use and Care Guide - Page 34
... readily determined.
3. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. e. Model number and serial number; c. Light bulbs, water filters and air filters.
4. To correct issues related to refrigerator or freezer product failures.
7.
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No ice production -Top freezer
...the ice maker is cooled, the ice maker should produce 8 to 12 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. Make sure that the refrigerator has been connected to begin. Once the refrigerator is not damaged.&...nbsp; Top freezer Turnng the Ice Maker On/Off If the refrigerator has just been installed, allow 72 hours for full ice production to your home water supply (cold water line) and the... -
Frost and ice buildup in the freezer compartment - Top freezer
... or on food packages. Ensure proper air circulation by side refrigerator Refrigerator or freezer not cold enough - If ice buildup continues, call for a period of ice on the door. Make sure that are normal. Is there frost buildup around on the back panel? If frost is keeping the gasket from making a good ... -
Ice buildup in freezer compartment - Side by side refrigerator
... exterior doors or on both sides of time. Make sure the doors are closing completely and are not blocked by side refrigerator Why is left open for and clear any ice stuck in my freezer compartment? Frost buildup around on the ceiling? Why is closed. See explanation below . Side by side...
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