Freezer compartment seems to work fine; refrigerator compartment doesn’t cool at all. Any/all suggestions most welcome.
Thanks,
jimII
Hi.
If the evaporator fan motor is working, then most likely it’s a defrost problem.
Remove the cover inside the freezer: do you see the evaporator blocked with snow?
Locate inside the control panel the defrost timer and using the flat screw driver slowly turn the shaft CW until the unit stops.
In 5min. check if the defrost heater is working.
If it’s on and melting snow - replace the defrost timer.
The timer 63001353
If the heater doesn’t work check it and the defrost thermostat for continuity using the multimeter.
The heater 63001387
The defrost thermostat 63001388
This last two parts are no longer available but if you take them to a parts store, they should be able to help you.
Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5171286
Thank you. Post the results.
Simon.
I appreciate the response. However, after due deliberation, we decided to junk the Maytag and buy a new refrigerator (different brand), having already "invested" in two major repairs on a six-year-old fridge.
Again, my thanks for the response.
jimII
You are welcome.
Simon.