Maytag MFT2772HEZ, Use & Care Manual

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PROBLEM 

POSSIBLE CAUSES 

SOLUTIONS

Pulsating/Whirring 

Fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance 

during normal compressor operation

This is normal.

Popping 

Contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during 

initial cool-down

This is normal.

Hissing/Dripping 

Flow of refrigerant, or flow of oil in the compressor 

This is normal.

Vibration 

The refrigerator may not be steady 

Adjust the leveling screws and lower the 

leveling foot firmly against the floor. See 

“Door Closing and Door Alignment.”

Rattling/Banging 

Movement of the water lines against the refrigerator 

cabinet, or of items placed on top of the refrigerator 

cabinet

Move excess water line away from the 

refrigerator cabinet or fasten excess 

tubing to the cabinet. See “Connecting the 

Water,” or remove items from the top of the 

refrigerator.

Sizzling 

Water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle 

This is normal.

Water running/Gurgling 

May be heard when ice melts during the defrost cycle 

and water runs into the drain pan

This is normal.

Buzzing and Clicking 

Heard when the water valve opens and closes to 

dispense water and/or fill the ice maker.

If the refrigerator is connected to a water 

line, this is normal.  

If the refrigerator is not connected to a water 

line, turn off the ice maker.

Repetitive Clicking 

Dual evaporator valve regulating the cooling operation 

You may hear rapid repetitive clicking 

sounds as the unit switches from cooling 

one compartment to cooling the other. This 

sound is normal.

Creaking/Cracking/Grinding 

May be heard as ice is being ejected from the ice maker 

mold

This is normal.

Clatter

May be heard when the ice falls into the ice storage bin  This is normal.

Temperature and Moisture

PROBLEM 

POSSIBLE CAUSES 

SOLUTIONS

Temperature is too warm 

The refrigerator has just been 

installed.

Allow 24 hours following installation for the 

refrigerator to cool completely.

Cooling is turned off. 

Turn on cooling. See “Using the Controls.”

The controls are not set correctly 

for the surrounding conditions.

Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check the 

temperature in 24 hours. See “Using the Controls.”

The door(s) are opened often or not 

closed completely.

Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door 

openings and keep doors fully closed.

A large load of food was recently 

added.

Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to 

normal temperature.

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