Maytag
Chest Freezer

Model # MQC1557BEW Official Maytag chest freezer

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Light Bulb 09100073
#18

Lid diagram

Light bulb

Part #09100073

Replaced by #WPA3073101

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Refrigerator Uv Dye Dryer 13900-1
#6

Cabinet diagram

Refrigerator uv dye dryer

Part #13900-1

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Screw 68001156
#8A

Lid diagram

Screw

Part #68001156

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Compressor Kit 68001458
#2

Cabinet diagram

Compressor kit

Part #68001458

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Nameplate (m 68001606
#4

Lid diagram

Nameplate (m

Part #68001606

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Temperature Control 68001451
#12

Cabinet diagram

Temperature control

Part #68001451

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Gasket Kit 68001176
#2

Lid diagram

Gasket kit

Part #68001176

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Reflector Ki 68001161
#9

Lid diagram

Reflector ki

Part #68001161

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Overload 68001459
#9

Cabinet diagram

Overload

Part #68001459

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Hinge Shim 68001171
#12B

Lid diagram

Hinge shim

Part #68001171

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your freestanding freezers

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Main causes: lack of power, control system failure, broken compressor start relay, locked up compressor, compressor moto…

Main causes: leaky door or lid gasket, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, defrost control failure, …

Main causes: excessive frost, bad defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal, control system failure, low refrigerant charge, …

Main causes: dirty condenser coils, condenser fan failure, dirty bottom front grill, leaky door or lid gasket…

Main causes: damaged door or lid gasket, cracked cabinet liner, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, …

Main causes: compressor failure, no refrigerant, faulty sensor, control failure, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-m…

Main causes: burned out light bulb, bad door or lid switch, faulty LED light board, wiring failure, control system failu…

Main causes: lack of power, bad compressor, refrigerant leak, bad thermistor, defrost system failure, dirty condenser co…

Repair guides for chest freezers

How to replace a freezer compressor start relay

How to replace a freezer compressor start relay

The compressor start relay starts the compressor. If the compressor won’t start, follow these steps to replace a defect…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer temperature control thermostat

How to replace a freezer temperature control thermostat

The cold control thermostat regulates the freezer temperature. A defective cold control thermostat can prevent the compr…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer lid gasket

How to replace a freezer lid gasket

The lid gasket prevents air and moisture from entering the freezer when the lid is closed. Follow these steps to replace…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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