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Maytag MSB2654HE Use And Care Manual

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Installation ...................................... 3-9
Temperature Controls............... 10-12
Fresh Food Features ................. 13-15
Freezer Features .............................. 16
Ice and Water ............................. 17-19
Form No. C/11/04
Part No. 12842107
Use & Care Guide
Water Filter................................. 20-22
Food Storage Tips ..................... 23-25
Care and Cleaning.................... 26-29
Operating Sounds ........................... 30
Troubleshooting......................... 31-34
Warranty & Service ......................... 35
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien . 36
Guía de uso y cuidado ................... 74
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Water Filter... 20-22 Food Storage Tips ... 23-25 Care and Cleaning... 26-29 Operating Sounds ... 30 Troubleshooting... 31-34 Warranty & Service ... 35 Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien . 36 Guía de uso y cuidado ... 74 www.maytag.com Side by Side Litho U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Call: 1-800-688-9900 U.S.A. 1-800-688-2002 Canada Have complete model and serial number identification of your refrigerator. This is located on a data plate inside the refrigerator compartment, on the upper left side. Record these numbers below for easy access.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    10. Do not remove warning tag from power cord. 11. Do not tamper with refrigerator controls. 12. Do not service or replace any part of refrigerator unless specifically recommended in Use & Care Guide or published user-repair instructions. Do not attempt service if instructions are not under- stood or if they are beyond personal skill level.

  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation Location • Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with cabinet material. • Do not install where temperature falls below 55° F (13° C) or rises above 110° F (43° C). Malfunction may occur at this temperature.

  • Page 5: Replacing The Doors

    Installation Note • For refrigerators in operation, shut off water before removing water line from the door. To Disconnect the Water Line: • Push in white collar (A) and hold. • Pull the door-side tube from the connector (B). To Reconnect the Water Line: •...

  • Page 6: Connecting The Water Supply

    • Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading. Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do not overtighten. • Wait two to three hours before placing refrigerator into final position to check and correct any water leaks. Recheck for leaks after 24 hours.

  • Page 7: Handle Installation

    If not installed, the handle is located in the interior of the fresh food section or attached to the back of your refrig- erator. Remove and discard handle packaging and tape. Handle design varies from refrigerator to refrigerator. Please reference the appropriate instructions for your model.
  • Page 8 Installation Wide-by-Side™ Handles To Install: 1. Align fresh food handle with trim retainer and door clip. 2. Make sure the tabs of the handle clip are below the tabs of the door clip. 3. Rotate the handle so that the handle is flat against the door (see page 6).
  • Page 9 Installation Installing Front-Mounted Handles for Stainless Steel 1. Loosen lower door clip on door with " hex nut driver. ⁄ 2. Locate predrilled hole at base of handle, and fit hollow end of handle over lower door clip. 3. Fit other end of handle over upper door clip and slide up as far as possible.
  • Page 10 (A) clockwise to raise front corner of door. • If one refrigerator door has reached the limit of its adjustment range and doors are still not level, raise or lower the opposite door by turning roller adjustment screw counterclockwise.

  • Page 11: Temperature Controls

    • Set the freezer control on 4. • Set the refrigerator control on 4. • Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours before adding food. Warm Cabinet Surfaces At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be warm to the touch.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Controls

    Reset Filter (select models) When a water filter has been installed in the refrigerator, the yellow Order light will illuminate when 90 percent of the volume of water for which the filter is rated has passed through the filter OR 11 months have elapsed since the filter has been installed.
  • Page 13 Warm Cabinet Surfaces At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that helps prevent moisture from condensing on the cabinet. This condition will be more noticeable when the refrigerator is first started, during hot weather and after excessive or lengthy door openings.

  • Page 14: Fresh Food Features

    • Handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change. Your refrigerator has either Spill-Catcher™ or non- sealed shelves. Spill-Catcher™ shelves have a spill retainer edge which allows for easier clean up and some are equipped with the Easy-Glide slide out feature.

  • Page 15: Dairy Center

    If a food spill should occur on the air vent or fabric-like material, wipe with a clean, damp cloth. * Maytag Automatic Humidity Control system features a unique, patented material called Shape Memory Polymer (SMP) that when laminated to fabric, becomes DIAPLEX.
  • Page 16 This drawer can be used for storage of miscellaneous items. The drawer features a control that regulates the air temperature in the drawer. Set the control to Cheese to provide normal refrigerator temperature. Use the Meats setting for meats. Can Rack™ (select models) The Can Rack™...

  • Page 17: Freezer Features

    To Install: • Slide basket or drawer into cabinet railing. Lift up front of basket or drawer, and slide to the back of refrigerator. Ice Storage Bin The Ice Storage Bin is located below the automatic ice maker.

  • Page 18: Ice And Water

    (non-dispenser models) Note • Energy rating guides that are posted on the refrigerator at the time of purchase do not include optional ice maker energy usage. Some models are automatic ice maker ready. The number of the appropriate ice maker kit is IC10S. The kit contains installation instructions and water connection instructions.

  • Page 19: Dispenser Features

    • During initial use of water dispenser, there will be a one- to two-minute delay while water tank fills before water dispenses. Discard first 10-14 glasses of water after initially connecting refrigerator to household water supply and after extended periods of nonuse.

  • Page 20: Ice And Water

    Ice and Water Dispenser Control (control features vary by model) Ice Dispenser Operation To Dispense Ice and Water: • Select Water, Crush or Cube ice mode by pushing button on dispenser control panel. A green light above button indicates mode selection. •...

  • Page 21: Water Filter

    Installation (select models) WARNING To avoid serious illness or death, do not use refrigerator where water is unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after use of filter. CAUTION After installing a new water filter, always dispense water for two minutes before removing the filter for any reason.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Water Filter System Specification and Performance Data Sheet Refrigerator Water Filter Cartridge Model UKF8001AXX Specifications Service Flow Rate (Maximum)...0.78 GPM (2.9 L/min) Rated Service Life UKF8001AXX-750 (Maximum) ...750 gallons/2838 liters Maximum Operating Temperature ...100° F / 38° C Minimum Pressure Requirement...35 psi /241 kPA Minimum Operating Temperature ...33°...

  • Page 23: Water Filter

    Water Filter Trademark /Model Designation UKF8001AXX750 469006-750 67003523-750 Manufacturer: PentaPure Inc. The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants: Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Cysts Turbidity...

  • Page 24: Food Storage Tips

    Food Storage Tips Fresh Food Storage • The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should be kept between 34°- 40° F (1°- 4° C) with an optimum temperature of 37° F (3° C). To check the temperature, place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and place in the center of the refrigerator.

  • Page 25: Food Storage Chart

    Leftover yolks or whites FRUITS Apples Bananas Pears, plums, avocados Berries, cherries, apricots Grapes Citrus fruits Pineapples, cut REFRIGERATOR FREEZER 1 month 6 to 9 months 1 week Not recommended 1 to 2 weeks Not recommended 3 to 5 days...
  • Page 26 Sausage, ground Sausage, smoked Veal Frankfurters Sources: United States Department of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University REFRIGERATOR FREEZER 1 to 2 days 8 to 10 months 3 to 5 days 8 to 10 months 1 to 2 weeks...

  • Page 27: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, reconnect power. Refrigerator Cleaning Chart PART Textured Doors and Exterior Cabinet Interior Stainless Steel Doors and...

  • Page 28: Removing Odors From

    • Avoid overcrowding refrigerator shelves. This reduces air circulation around food and causes refrigerator to run longer. • Avoid adding too much warm food to refrigerator at one time. This overloads compartments and slows rate of cooling. • Do not use aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling as shelf liners.

  • Page 29: Replacing Light Bulbs

    Replacing Light Bulbs WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before replacing light bulb. After replacing light bulb, reconnect power. CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: •...
  • Page 30 For short vacations or absences (three months or less): 1. Remove all perishables. 2. If no one will be checking in on the refrigerator during your absence, remove all frozen items also. 3. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: •...

  • Page 31: Operating Sounds

    Improvements in refrigeration design may produce sounds in your new refrigerator that are different or were not present in an older model. These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that is better at preserving food, is more energy efficient, and is quieter overall. Because new units run quieter, sounds may be detected that were present in older units, but were masked by higher sound levels.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Clean according to the chart on page 26. See pages 10, 11 and 12 to adjust controls. Relocate food. Refrigerator is not level. See page 9 for details on how to level your refrigerator. Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary, according to the chart on page 26.
  • Page 33 Clean according to the chart on page 26. See pages 8 and 9 to adjust controls. Refrigerator is not level, see page 9 Leveling. Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from closing properly (i.e. improperly closed drawers, ice buckets, oversized or improperly stored containers, etc.)
  • Page 34 Refrigerator is not plugged in. Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs to be reset. Power outage has occurred. Refrigerator is in Sabbath Mode (select models). Ice or water are Freezer door is not closed. not dispensed when pads are Controls are in lock mode (select models).
  • Page 35 Copper tubing has kinks. Water filter is clogged or needs to be changed. Water valve not opened completely. Dispenser water Refrigerator has been recently installed. is not cold Water supply in holding tank has been depleted. Water has settled into water lines outside holding tank and has warmed to room temperature.

  • Page 36: Warranty & Service

    Limited Warranty - Puriclean Water Filter, if Equipped With regard to the water filter cartridge, Maytag Services replace any part of the water filter cartridge which fails due to a defect in workmanship or materials, for a period of Thirty Days from the date of original purchase.

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