Maytag · Refrigerator Moderate

OP — Door Open Alarm

A door has been detected open beyond the time threshold (typically 5 minutes), or a door switch is reporting open continuously.

Keep using it?
Yes, with caution
DIY difficulty
Easy
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How to fix it

  1. Close all doors and drawers firmly and confirm the alarm clears.
  2. Inspect shelves and door bins for items preventing closure.
  3. Wipe gasket and cabinet sealing surface clean.
  4. Check the door switch — magnetic reed on French-door models, plunger on side-by-side.
  5. Replace any failed switch or worn gasket.

Why it happens

Typical signs: OP or door-ajar icon · Chime alarm sounding · Lights stay on · Compartment temperatures rising

  • Door actually ajar Drawer or door not fully closed — most common.
  • Item blocking door seal Bottle or package preventing full close.
  • Failed door switch Reed or plunger switch stuck open.
  • Worn door gasket Seal not making contact with cabinet.

Parts you may need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Maytag Refrigerator Door Gasket/Seal Common replacement
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  • Maytag Refrigerator Door Switch Common replacement
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More Maytag refrigerator codes

5uL 5uL — Sound Level Setting CF CF — Communication Failure (UI to Main) dE dE — Defrost System Error ER ER — General Error / Sensor Fault F4E1 F4E1 — Defrost-System Fault F6E1 F6E1 — Compressor / Inverter Fault

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: maytag.com.