Measuring The Opening; Transporting Your Refrigerator - Maytag MBF2262HE Use And Care Manual

Installation
Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment.
Remove and discard shelf packaging and tape. Do not
remove the serial plate.
Location
• Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other
heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with
cabinet material (contact a qualified contractor).
• Do not install where temperature falls below 55° F
(12° C) or rises above 110° F (43° C). Malfunction may
occur at this temperature.
• Refrigerator is designed for indoor household
application only.

Measuring the Opening

When installing your refrigerator, measure carefully.
Allow 1 " space at top and
⁄
2
compartment cover (located in the rear) for proper air
circulation.
Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet, tile, wood
floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller than
anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling
procedure under Leveling.
Important: If refrigerator is to be installed into a recess
where the top of the refrigerator is completely covered,
use distance from floor to top of hinge cap to verify
proper clearance.

Transporting Your Refrigerator

• NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an upright
position is not possible, lay refrigerator on its back.
Allow refrigerator to sit upright for approximately 30
minutes before plugging it in to assure oil returns to
the compressor. Plugging the refrigerator in
immediately may cause damage to internal parts.
• Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator.
ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side or
back–NEVER from its front.
• Protect outside finish of refrigerator during transport
by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding
between the refrigerator and dolly.
• Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or
bungee cords. Thread straps through handles when
possible. Do not over-tighten. Over-tightening
restraints may dent or damage outside finish.
3
1 " space behind the machine
⁄
2
Leveling
To enhance the appearance and maintain performance,
the refrigerator should be leveled per instructions
below.
CAUTION
To protect property and refrigerator from
damage, observe the following:
• Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs,
or other protective material.
• Do not use power tools when performing leveling
procedure.
Notes:
• Complete any required water supply connection
before leveling.
• Some models only have adjustment screws (A).
Materials Needed:
• ⁄ " hex head driver
3
8
• Carpenter's level.
1. Remove toe grille.
• Grasp firmly and pull
outward to unclip.
2. Using hex head driver, turn
the front adjustment screws (A) on each side to
raise or lower the front of the refrigerator (see
illustration below).
A B
C
3. Using the hex head driver, turn each of these
adjustment screws (B) to raise or lower the rear of
the refrigerator.
4. Using a carpenter's level, make sure front of
refrigerator is " (6 mm) or
1
⁄
4
back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level
from side to side.
5. Turn stabilizing legs (C) clockwise until firmly
against floor.
6. Turn adjustment screws (A) counterclockwise to
allow the full weight of the refrigerator to rest on
the stabilizing legs.
7. Replace the toe grille.
• Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower
cabinet slots.
• Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.
B A
C
bubble higher than
1
⁄
2