Our Maytag msd 2556 has started freezing all the produce in the veggie drawers and some stuff along the wall adjacent to the freezer. We can't seem to figure out which way to turn the temp control knob and it doesn't say warmer or colder. Do we go up or do we go down ?
Hello Kimberly,
Two days late... (sorry)...
I'm and old guy: Wormer (off) is counter-clockwise...
Very COLD... is right, clock-wise (high numbers)).
But HOLD ON A SECOND...
(it can take 3 days, 72 hours for a modern
refrigerator to stabilize (off the truck)).
Take a moment and REFLECT back ... trying
to REMEMBER the settings BEFORE everything
went WRONG (write those setting down).
Over cooling in the refrigerator section is usually
NOT a serious trouble... MOST COMMONLY it
is the result of your FROZEN FOOD area being
over-stuffed... Look closely at your spacing...
PARTICULARLY against the FREEZERS back
wall...
IF the FREEZING air there CANNOT circulate
vertically... the FREEZING AIR will be forced into
the refrigeration area... (only a couple of degrees
(resulting in food/beverage issues)).
IDEALLY your refrigerator is operating just
IMMEDIATELY above FREEZING... keeping
your milk and/or ice coffee right at CRIPSY
cold... but not wounding your produce...
IF...
The FREEZING air cannot circulate freely in
the FREEZER AREA ... only a degree or two will
solidify your beverages and ruin your produce.
The first thing you want to do is RESTORE your
ORIGINAL SETTINGS...
Check the FREEZER air-flow...
When the panic/anger subsides... consider spending
$6 each on REFRIG/FREEZER thermometers....
I love refrigeration... Please use me as a resource.
I have quite a few suggestions: depending on your
issues... But the first thing I would need you to
assure me: there is room for FRIGID air to
circulate (that's what is all about)
Taylor Precision Products Classic Series Large Dial Thermometer Freezer...
Hope this helps.
Carnac the Magnificent
If there is a off position, That will be the direction to turn it higher. Make sure the seal on the door is working properly. It can cause ur problem
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SOURCE: Defrost Timer?
depending on model thats either your timer or cold control would be about 200
SOURCE: do higher numbers on dial mean colder temperature?
Yes,That's how far open the airway is for the compartment.So the higher the number, the bigger the opening,the colder the compartment.
SOURCE: Maytag top freeze freezes food in the refrigerator section
this used to happen to me, it is accualy the ice macine make sure you empty the ice compartment regularly
SOURCE: I have the same problem.
Sounds like the thermostat or control has broken in the fridge coompartment. You will need to call a service engineer to fix it or risk getting ill.
SOURCE: My Maytag MFI2568AES is giving
NOTE: This
is a multi-solution answer since I don't have all the tech from your question to pinpoint your problem
But the solution is in here generically, if you read and study the solutions very,very carefully.
First I would check cold control. Thats where you turn it off, if your temp is not warm. it can
be defective and not shutting off. If your temp is warm proceed with the following.
I would check the fan in the freezer. Listen to see if it is running
It moves air to the ref from the freezer
Then check to see if FREEZER CONTROL is turned WARMER WHICH MAKES THE REF COLDER AND VICE-VERSA. SEE?
The ref. temp should be about 33-35
The Freezer temp should be 0 to 10 Any thing below these temps is overkill and a waste of elect
The higher the number you turn it up to is the coldest
But is probably a common defrost problem The ice build up
is not being melted by the defrost system.The fan can't blow through the coils into the fridge.
Take out back panel of freezer to check for ice buildup. The coils should be clean.
There are three components to a defrost system- a heater,heater thermostat, and a timer unless you have a defrost electronic card.
Its best handled by a Technician but you could possibly do it by taking your model number to the nearest appliance parts store and asking for the parts. They are mostly located in freezer ,behind back panel on freezer coils.except the card which is usually located in ref The parts store will have info
Also check fan undernearh Ref in the rear
Clean condenser coils underneath
Make sure back cover is on the fridge. Some take them off and throw them away.
make one out of cardboard if its gone, using the holes of the old one.
.I'm including my article on Refrigerator Repair for your help and convenience.;
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http://www.fixya.com/support/r5816737-fix_refrigerator_psychologically
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WATER SPLASHING IN FREEZER AT ICEMAKER
THE FILL TUBE IN BACK OF REFRIGERATOR CAN SLIP
AGAINST THE FILL RESERVOIR CAUSING A PARTIAL BLOCKAGE
OR BECOME CLOGGED WITH ICE.
REMOVE THE ICEMAKER AND INSPECT THE FILL TUBE.
RUN WATER IN TUBE TO ELININATE BLOCKAGE AND CHECK
TEMP IN FREEZER. IF TEMP IS BELOW 0 DEGREES, THATS
OVERKILL AND USUALLY A WASTE OF ELECTRICITY TO KEEP IT THAT COLD, NOT TO MENTION THE FILL TUBE FREEZING UP
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