Maytag mbr2256kes User Manual

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Gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact surfaces 
with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth.

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New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the 
refrigerator to cool completely.

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Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter 
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully 
closed. 

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Large load of food added? Allow several hours for 
refrigerator to return to normal temperature. 

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Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions? 
Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in 
24 hours. See “Using the Controls.”

NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.

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Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.

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Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to 
enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors 
fully closed. 

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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. 

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Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce 
water flow. Straighten the water source line. 

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Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch 
(depending on model) is in the ON position. 

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New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation 
for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice 
production.

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Freezer door closed completely? Firmly close the freezer 
compartment door. If the freezer compartment door will not 
close all the way, see “The doors will not close completely.” 

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Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for 
ice maker to produce more ice. 

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Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm?
Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.

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Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and 
operate ice maker. If ice volume improves, then the filter may 
be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it 
correctly. 

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Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to 
your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. 
See “Water Supply Requirements.” 

NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure.

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Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff 
valve fully open.

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Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce 
water flow. Straighten the water source line. 

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Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and 
operate ice maker. If ice quality improves, then the filter may 
be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it 
correctly. 

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Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to 
your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. 
See “Water Supply Requirements.”

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Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a 
licensed, qualified plumber.

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New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections 
can cause discolored or off-flavored ice. 

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Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow 
24 hours for ice maker to make new ice. 

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Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof 
packaging to store food. 

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Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water 
filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals. 

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Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark 
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.”