Model reference

Maytag MFD2561HEQ

Name: Maytag MFD2561HEQ
Brand: Maytag

Refrigerator

18 documents4 error codes29 service modes

Available documentation

Tech Sheet

Tech Sheet - 16026365F (FR)10 pg
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Tech Sheet - 160263658 pg
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Bottom Mount Refrigerator—Technical Information8 pg
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Tech Sheet - 160269578 pg
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Service Specifications - Bottom Mount Refrigerator Technical Information4 pg
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Bottom Mount Refrigerator⎯Technical Information8 pg
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Service Manual

Bottom Mount Refrigerators Base Manual77 pg
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servicemanual 1602562977 pg
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Service Manual - Bottom Mount Refrigerators77 pg
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Service Manual 16025629 Legacy MDBM77 pg
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Bulletin

Service Pointer - 8178718 (Noisy Air Damper)6 pg
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Technical Bulletin - Right side fresh food door opening too far1 pg
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Service Flash

Service Pointer - 8178692 (Water Dispenser Tube Freezing)2 pg
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Tech Tip

faq-w10257644.pdf1 pg
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Installation Guide

French Door Refrigerator Use & Care Guide96 pg
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Instruction Sheet1 pg
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Instruction Sheet3 pg
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Other

TDR 0042A B2 pg
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Forced Defrost mode indicator displayed

From Tech Sheet W18572832, p.44:

1.Access service mode to confirm the active fault code and read stored error history.

2.Measure control board supply voltage at test points. Expected: 12 VDC and 5 VDC.

3.Inspect all connectors on the main control for corrosion or backed-out pins.

Part WPW10804018

Electronic control board

Error codes (4)

CodeMeaning

FDForced Defrost mode indicator displayed when forced defrost is initiated.OPOpen thermistor detected during service test (thermistor circuit is open).PEProgramming mode indicator displayed on the control when the programming mode…SHShorted thermistor detected during service test (thermistor circuit is shorted).

Service modes (29)

Alarm Enable ModePress and hold the Door Alarm pad for three seconds to access User Preferences menu, use Freezer…
Alarm Enable Mode (Fully Electronic)["Open the Fresh Food door and press and hold the Door Alarm Keypad for 6 seconds.","Press Freezer…
Fahrenheit or Celsius ModePress and hold the Door Alarm pad for three seconds to access User Preferences menu, use Freezer…
Fahrenheit or Celsius Mode (Fully Electronic)["Open the Fresh Food door and press and hold the Door Alarm Keypad for 6 seconds.","Press Freezer…
Forced Defrost Mode["1
Forced Defrost Mode (Fully Electronic)["Press and hold the Door Alarm Keypad.","Press and hold the Refrigerator Temperature Down…
Forced Defrost Mode (Mid Level)["Hold the refrigerator door light switch closed.","Press the Refrigerator Temperature Down key 3…
Fully Electronic - Forced Defrost ModeRefer to Control Board (Fully Electronic) section page 42
Fully Electronic - Programming ModeRefer to Control Board (Fully Electronic) section page 42
Fully Electronic - Service Test ModeRefer to Control Board (Fully Electronic) section page 42
Fully Electronic Forced Defrost ModeRefer to Control Board (Fully Electronic) section page 42
Fully Electronic Service Test ModeRefer to Control Board (Fully Electronic) section page 42
Programming Mode["1
Programming Mode (Fully Electronic Control Board)Refer to Control Board (Fully Electronic) section
Programming Mode (Fully Electronic)["Press and hold the Door Alarm Keypad.","Press and hold the Freezer Temperature Down…
Programming Mode (Mid Level Control Board)Refer to Control Board (Mid Level) section
Programming Mode (Mid Level)["Open the Fresh Food door and hold the Fresh Food door light switch closed.","Press the Freezer…
Sabbath ModeAccess User Preferences menu by pressing and holding Door Alarm pad for three seconds
Sabbath Mode (Fully Electronic)["Open the Fresh Food door and press and hold the Door Alarm Keypad for 6 seconds.","Press Freezer…
Service Check Mode["Open the fresh food door and hold the Door Alarm button.","While holding Door Alarm, press and…
Service Test Mode["1
Service Test Mode (Fully Electronic)["Open the Fresh Food door and press and hold the Door Alarm Keypad.","Press and hold the…
Service Test Mode (Mid Level)["Hold the refrigerator door light switch closed.","Press the Refrigerator Temperature Up key 3…
Show Room ModeRefer to Control Board (Mid Level) section page 41
Show Room Mode (Fully Electronic)["Open the Fresh Food door and press and hold the Door Alarm Keypad.","Press and hold the Freezer…
Show Room Mode (Mid Level)Refer to Control Board (Mid Level) section
Show-Room Mode (Mid Level)["Hold the refrigerator door light switch closed.","Press the Freezer Temperature UP key 3 times…
User Preferences MenuPress and hold the Door Alarm pad for three seconds
User Preferences ModePress and hold the Door Alarm pad for three seconds

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