Temperature And Moisture; Ice And Water - Maytag MFI2570FEZ Instructions D'installation

Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially
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during initial cool-down
Water running - may be heard when ice melts during the
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defrost cycle and water runs into the drain pan
Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from the
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ice maker mold.
The doors will not close completely
Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.
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Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct
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position.
The doors are difficult to open
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact surfaces
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with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth.

Temperature and Moisture

Temperature is too warm
New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the
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refrigerator to cool completely.
Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter
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refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
closed.
Large load of food added? Allow several hours for
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refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
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Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in
24 hours. See "Using the Controls."
Temperature is too cold in refrigerator
Refrigerator air vent blocked? If the air vent located in
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the top, left, rear corner of the refrigerator compartment is
blocked by items placed directly in front of it, the refrigerator
will get too cold. Move items away from the air vent.
Ice storage bin in correct position? See "Ice Maker and Ice
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Storage Bin."
Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
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Adjust the controls a setting warmer. 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.
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Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter
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refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
closed.

Ice and Water

The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice
Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply
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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
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water flow. Straighten the water source line.
Ice maker turned on? Make sure ice maker is on. See "Ice
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Maker and Ice Storage Bin."
New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation
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for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice
production.
Refrigerator door closed completely? Close the door firmly.
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If it does not close completely, see "The doors will not close
completely."
Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for
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ice maker to produce more ice.
Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm?
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Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and
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operate ice maker. If ice volume improves, then the filter may
be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it
correctly.
Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
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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
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valve fully open.
Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
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water flow. Straighten the water source line.
Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and
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operate ice maker. If ice quality improves, then the filter may
be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it
correctly.
Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
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your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure.
See "Water Supply Requirements."
Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a
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licensed, qualified plumber.
Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice
New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections
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can cause discolored or off-flavored ice.
Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow
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24 hours for ice maker to make new ice.
Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof
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packaging to store food.
Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water
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filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark
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discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration system
needs additional flushing. Flush the water system before using
a new water filter. Replace water filter when indicated. See
"Water Filtration System."
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