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Maytag Refrigerator
Maytag Refrigerator Cooling Off: Meaning and Fix
What it means
Maytag says "COOLING OFF" means the refrigerator and freezer cooling function is turned off.
Try this first
- For the common control method shown by Maytag, press and hold LOCK and MEASURED FILL together for 3 seconds.
- Press and hold LOCK and MEASURED FILL together for 3 seconds again to turn cooling back on.
- Check the Owner's Manual because the exact control method varies by model.
Can I keep using it?Make sure cooling is turned back on before judging the refrigerator as not cooling.
Repair usually required?No repair is indicated by this article when "COOLING OFF" is simply a control setting.
If the error keeps returning
Use the linked official Maytag Product Help article for the manufacturer procedure.
Official source
Troubleshooting information verified against manufacturer support documentation.
View manufacturer support page →Safety note:ApplianceSignal provides general troubleshooting information. Always follow the appliance manufacturer's safety instructions and disconnect power when required.