Maytag MFT2574DEM Manuale

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Noise

To listen to normal refrigerator sounds, go to the Product Help/FAQ section of the brand website and search for “normal sounds.” 

High efficiency compressor and fans

Larger, more efficient refrigerators run longer at lower, more energy 
efficient speeds. 

The room or outdoor temperature is 
hot. 

It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these 
conditions. For optimum performance, place the refrigerator in an 
indoor, temperature controlled environment. See “Location 
Requirements.”

A large amount of warm food has 
been recently added. 

Warm food will cause the refrigerator to run longer until the air 
cools to the desired temperature. 

The door(s) are opened too frequently 
or for too long.

Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open the 
door less often. 

The refrigerator door or freezer drawer 
is ajar.

Make sure the refrigerator is level. See “Door Closing and Door 
Alignment.” Keep food and containers from blocking the door. 

The refrigerator control is set too cold.

Adjust the refrigerator control to a less cold setting until the 
refrigerator temperature is as desired. 

The door or drawer gasket is dirty, 
worn, or cracked.

Clean or change the gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause the 
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures. 

The lights do not work Your refrigerator is equipped with LED 

lighting which does not need to be 
replaced. 

If there is power to the refrigerator and the lights do not illuminate 
when a door or drawer is opened, call for service or assistance.

The dispenser light is set to OFF

On some models, the dispenser light will operate only when a 
dispenser paddle is pressed. If you want the dispenser light to stay 
on continuously, see “Water and Ice Dispensers.”

Doors have been open longer than 
10 minutes

Close the doors and drawer to reset, and open to resume lighted 
task. 

The refrigerator is in Cooling Off mode

Exit Cooling Off mode. See “Using the Control(s).”

The refrigerator controls’ initialization 
process did not complete 
successfully. 

Unplug the refrigerator, wait 5 seconds. Plug in the refrigerator, and 
wait 30 seconds before opening any of the refrigerator doors or 
touching the control panel. 

Below are listed some normal 
sounds with explanations.

The compressor in your new refrigerator regulates 
temperature more efficiently while using less energy, and 
operates quietly. Due to this reduction in operating noise you 
may notice unfamiliar noises that are normal. 

Sound of the compressor 
running longer than expected

High-efficiency compressor and fans

Larger, more efficient refrigerators run 
longer at lower, more energy efficient 
speeds. 

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.