Maytag MSD2355HE Owner's Manual

Side-by-SideRefrigeratorsThis Base Manual covers general informationRefer to individual Technical Sheetfor information on specific modelsThis manual i

Component Testing !WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test proc

©2005 Maytag Services 16025628 11Drier ReplacementBefore opening refrigeration system, recoverHFC134a refrigerant for safe disposal.Every time sealed

12 16025628 ©2005 Maytag ServicesRefrigerant PrecautionsWARNING!To avoid risk of personal injury, do not allowrefrigerant to contact eyes or skin.CAU

©2005 Maytag Services 16025628 13Dehydrating Sealed Refrigeration SystemMoisture in a refrigerator sealed system exposed toheat generated by the comp

14 16025628 ©2005 Maytag ServicesService Procedures!WARNINGTo avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power

©2005 Maytag Services 16025628 15Evacuation and ChargingCAUTION!To avoid risk of fire, sealed refrigeration systemmust be air free. To avoid risk of

16 16025628 ©2005 Maytag ServicesChargingNOTE: Do not use captured or recycled refrigerant inunits. Captured or recycled refrigerant voids anywarrant

©2005 Maytag Services 16025628 17To minimize contamination, exercise extreme carewhen servicing HFC134A sealed systems.• No trace of other refrigeran

18 16025628 ©2005 Maytag ServicesTo avoid death or severe personal injury, never useoxygen, air or acetylene for pressure testing orclean out of refr

©2005 Maytag Services 16025628 19Refrigerant Flow22, 23, 26 cu. ft. Side by SideRefrigerant Flow DiagramEVAPORATORCOMPRESSORPROCESS TUBECONDENSEREVAP

2 16025628 ©2005 Maytag ServicesImportant Notices for Servicers and ConsumersMaytag will not be responsible for personal injury or property damage fro

20 16025628 ©2005 Maytag ServicesCabinet Air Flow22, 23, 26 cu. ft. Side by SideCabinet Air Flow DiagramFREEZER BACK(AIR BAFFLE)AIR SUPPLY(IN FOAM)RE

©2005 Maytag Services 16025628 2122, 23, 26 cu. ft. Model Side by Side Ice and Water Flow DiagramIce and Water Dispenser Diagram5/16” x 5/16”PUSH CON

22 16025628 ©2005 Maytag Services22, 23, 26 cu. ft. Model Side by Side Ice and Water Flow DiagramWater Valve DiagramWATER TANKINLET 5/16”ICE MAKERINL

©2005 Maytag Services 16025628 23Typical External Sweat PatternClassification of condensation:1 = Haze or Fog2 = Beading3 = Beads or Small Drops4 = D

24 16025628 ©2005 Maytag ServicesTroubleshooting ChartSymptom Possible Causes Corrective ActionNo power to unit Check for power at outlet. Checkfuse

©2005 Maytag Services 16025628 25Symptom Possible Causes Corrective ActionRefrigerator temperature control settoo coldAdjust refrigerator temperature

26 16025628 ©2005 Maytag ServicesSymptom Possible Causes Corrective ActionDefrost thermostat faulty Check defrost thermostat. Replace iffailed.Evapor

System Diagnosis©2005 Maytag Services 16025628 27CONDITIONSUCTIONPRESSUREVARIATIONFROMNORMALHEADPRESSUREVARIATIONFROMNORMALT1 INLETTEMPERATUREVARIATIO

System Diagnosis28 16025628 ©2005 Maytag Servicesthe high side (condenser) of the system.• Only partial frosting of evaporator instead of evenfrosting

System Diagnosis©2005 Maytag Services 16025628 29Symptoms of Low or High AmbientTemperature InstallationLower ambient air temperature reduces the cond

©2005 Maytag Services 16025628 3Important Information ... 2Product Design ...

Disassembly Procedures!WARNINGTo avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless testpro

Disassembly Procedures!WARNINGTo avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless testpr

Disassembly Procedures!WARNINGTo avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless testpro

Disassembly Procedures!WARNINGTo avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless testpr

Disassembly Procedures!WARNINGTo avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless testpro

Disassembly Procedures!WARNINGTo avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless testpr

Ice ‘N Water Systems36 16025628 ©2005 Maytag ServicesTroubleshooting of 5 button electronic Ice ‘N Water dispenserDispenser OperationSelect WATER, CR

Ice ‘N Water Systems©2005 Maytag Services 16025628 37Table A: Harness 10-pin Connector ConfigurationPin Color Signal 1 GY Ice Door Chute Solenoid 2

Ice ‘N Water Systems38 16025628 ©2005 Maytag ServicesSymptom Possible Cause Test Procedure Repair Failed Main dispenser switch (failed open) Disconne

Ice ‘N Water Systems©2005 Maytag Services 16025628 39Seconds to dispense 10 oz. waterSupply pressure 35 psig 45 psig 55 psig 75 psigFilter modelBypass

4 16025628 ©2005 Maytag ServicesProduct DesignTo avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit

Ice ‘N Water Systems40 16025628 ©2005 Maytag ServicesTroubleshooting of 3 button electronic Ice ‘N Water dispenserDispenser Operation Select WATER, CR

Ice ‘N Water Systems©2005 Maytag Services 16025628 41Symptom Possible Cause Test Procedure Repair Switch failure in freezer door. With unit powered,

Ice ‘N Water Systems42 16025628 ©2005 Maytag ServicesSymptom Possible Cause Test Procedure Repair Failed dispenser switch (failed short) Disconnect p

Component Testing !WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test proc

A - 1Appendix A

Side-by-SideUse & Care GuideRForm No. C/11/04 Part No. 12842107 www.maytag.com Litho U.S.A.Table of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions... 1-

1Important Safety InstructionsWARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices whichCOULD result in severe personal injury or death.WARNINGDANGER – Immediate haz

2Important Safety InstructionsTo reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury ordeath when using your refrigerator, follow these basicprecauti

3InstallationTo avoid severe personal injury or death, observe thefollowing:• Disconnect power to refrigerator before removingdoors. Connect power on

6. For ice and water dispensing models only:Detach main wire connector harness and red wireharness.•To detach main wireharness, use a flat bladetool o

5InstallationMaterials Needed•1⁄4" outer diameter flexible copper tubing • Shut-off valve (requires a 1⁄4" hole to be drilled intowater supp

Component Testing !WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test proc

6Installation6. Align bottom of handle with lower doortab. Press upper handle end to doorsurface and firmly grasp lower end ofhandle. Gently slide han

7InstallationFull-Length Aluminum HandlesTo Install:1. Release top door trim by removingPhillips screws from top of fresh fooddoor and retain screws

8InstallationInstalling Front-Mounted Handles forStainless Steel1. Loosen lower door clip on door witha phillips screwdriver.2. Locate predrilled hole

9InstallationLevelingTo protect personal property and refrigerator fromdamage, observe the following:•Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard,

10Temperature ControlsDial Temperature Controls(select models)The controls are located at the back left of therefrigerator compartment.Note•The freeze

11Temperature ControlsAdjusting the Controls• 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one orboth compartments should be colder or warmer. If s

12Temperature Controlswill illuminate when the feature is activated. To deactivate, pressthe Vacation Mode pad again OR open either door. The indica

13Fresh Food FeaturesShelvesYour refrigerator has either Spill-Catcher™ or non-sealed shelves. Spill-Catcher™ shelves have a spillretainer edge which

14Fresh Food FeaturesTo Remove:• Slide dairy center up and pull out.To Install:•Slide assembly in and down so that the hooks arefirmly seated on t

15Fresh Food FeaturesTemperature-Controlled Drawer (select models)This drawer can be used for storage ofmiscellaneous items.The drawer features a cont

Component Testing !WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test proc

To Install:• Slide bin into railing below ice maker until bin locksinto place. Drop ice maker arm to activate ice maker.IMPORTANT: Ice bin must be l

17Ice and WaterAutomatic Ice Maker(non-dispenser models)Note• Energy rating guides that are posted on therefrigerator at the time of purchase do not i

18Dispenser Light (select models)A light activates within the dispenser area at full powerwhen dispensing ice or water with the main dispenserpad.Disp

Dispenser Lock (select models)The Dispenser Lock prevents ice or water frombeing dispensed.To Lock Dispenser:•Press and hold the Lock button for thr

20Water FilterWater Filter Removal andInstallation (select models)To avoid serious illness or death, do not userefrigerator where water is unsafe or

21Water FilterSystem Specification and Performance Data SheetRefrigerator Water Filter Cartridge Model UKF8001AXXSpecificationsService Flow Rate (Maxi

22Water FilterState of CaliforniaDepartment of Health ServicesWater Treatment DeviceCertificate Number03 - 1583Date Issued: September 16, 2003Date Rev

23Food Storage TipsFresh Food Storage•The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator shouldbe kept between 34°- 40° F (1°-4° C) with anoptimum temperatu

24Food Storage TipsFood Storage ChartStorage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the qualityof

25Food Storage TipsSources: United States Department of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service, IowaState UniversityFOOD

Component Testing !WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test proc

26To avoid electrical shock which can cause severepersonal injury or death, disconnect power torefrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning,reconnect

27Care and CleaningRemoving Odors FromRefrigeratorEnergy Saving Tips•Avoid overcrowding refrigerator shelves. This reducesair circulation around food

28Upper Freezer Section1. Remove ice bin bylifting front of bin andpulling out.2. Remove light shield bypressing the upperright side of the shield and

29Care and CleaningUpon Your Return:After a Short Vacation or Absence:For models with automatic ice makers or dispensers:• Reconnect the water supply

30Operating SoundsImprovements in refrigeration design may produce sounds in your new refrigerator that are different or were notpresent in an older m

31PROBLEMFreezer control and lights are on, but compressor is not operatingTemperature- controlled drawersare too warmRefrigerator does not operateRef

32PROBLEMWater dropletsform on outside of refrigeratorWater droplets formon inside ofrefrigeratorRefrigerator or ice maker makes unfamiliar sounds or

No indicator lights are lit on dispenser control Ice or water arenot dispensed when pads are pressedIce maker is not producing enough ice or ice is ma

34PROBLEMIce forms in inlettube to ice makerRefrigerator isleaking waterWater flow is slower than normalDispenser wateris not coldWater appears cloudy

Component Testing !WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test proc