Maytag MZF34X20DW03 User Manual page 7

NOTE: To allow the freezer to roll more easily, raise the brake
feet by turning them counterclockwise. The front rollers will
be touching the floor.
2. Move the freezer to its final location.
3. Lower the brake feet, by turning them clockwise, until the
rollers are off the floor and both brake feet are snug against
the floor. This keeps the freezer from rolling forward when
opening the freezer door.
IMPORTANT: If you need to make further adjustments
involving the brake feet, you must turn both brake feet
the same amount to keep the freezer level.
4. Make sure the door closes easily. If you are satisfied
with the door opening and closing, skip the next section.
If, however, the door does not close easily or the door pops
open, adjust the tilt.
5. Make sure the freezer is steady. If the freezer seems unsteady
or rolls forward when the door is pulled open, adjust the
brake feet.
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper
airflow in the freezer. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters
from the freezer wall and moves down. The air then recirculates
through the vent near the bottom.
Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the
vents are blocked, airflow will be restricted and temperature
and moisture problems may occur.
IMPORTANT: To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food,
wrap or cover foods tightly.
6. Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille with
To Adjust the Cabinet Tilt:
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the freezer takes
some weight off the brake feet. This makes it easier to turn them.
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OPERATING YOUR FREEZER
Using the Control
The temperature control is located at the top front of the freezer
compartment.
Temperature Control
For your convenience, the temperature control is preset at the
factory. When you first install your freezer, check that the control
is still set to the recommended setting as shown.
IMPORTANT:
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To Steady the Freezer:
Open the freezer door. Using a
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brake feet clockwise the same amount until the brake feet
are snug against the floor. Check again. If not satisfied,
continue to adjust the brake feet by half turns of the
screw until the freezer does not roll forward when the
door is opened.
the leveling assemblies on each side and snapping the grille
into place. Reinstall the Phillips screws.
Open the freezer door. Use a
feet clockwise the same amount. This will raise the front of
the freezer. It may take several turns to allow the door to
close more easily.
A. Brake foot
B. Front roller
Recommended setting "Colder"
The recommended setting is designed to maintain the
temperature at or near 0°F (-17.8°C) under normal operating
conditions.
Allow the freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen
food.
/ " hex driver, turn both
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4
/ " hex driver to turn both brake
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4
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B