Maytag MBF2254HEW - 22.1 cu. Ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

Maytag MBF2254HEW - 22.1 cu. Ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

Use and care guide

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NIAY-FAG
MAYFAG
® per,forma
TM
Bottom
Freezer
Form
No= All
2/03
Jnstaltatie
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3-0
Temperature
Controls
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10-11
Fresh
Food
Features
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12o15
Freezer
Features
.......................
16-17
Part
NO= 12828102
www.maytag.com

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  • Page 1 Bottom Freezer NIAY-FAG MAYFAG ® per,forma Jnstaltatie n ........Temperature Controls ....10-11 Fresh Food Features ....12o15 Freezer Features ....... 16-17 Form No= All 2/03 Part NO= 12828102 www.maytag.com...
  • Page 2 This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against possible electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged into a grounding receptacle. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall...
  • Page 3 SAVE TH ESE l NSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 4: Measuring The Opening

    Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment. Remove and discard shelf packaging and tape. Do not remove the sedal plate. , Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other heat source. Wf n ot possible, shield refrigerator with cabinet material. Do not install where temperature falls below 55 °...
  • Page 5 3. Usinghexheaddriver, t urn the frontadjustment Door and Drawer Removam screws(A}on eachsideto raiseor lowerthe front Some installations require door/drawer removal to of the refrigerator. transport the refrigerator to its final location. Some models only have adjustment screws "A_" 4. Select models also have rear adjustment screws (B}.
  • Page 6: Pullout Freezer Drawer

    To Unstall: Pullout Freezer Drawer 1. Pull both rails out to full (sdect modds) extension. 2. While supporting door front, hook supports into tabs located on inside of rail. 3, Lower door front into final position. To Remove: 1. Pu[[ drawer open to fuji extension. Replace and tighten Phillips screws that were removed from each side of rail system (select...
  • Page 7 ReinstaHation of the Doors 1, Install hinge assemblies: , Install top hinge loosely with %/' hex head screws. Install center hinge with Phillips screws. 3, Transfer door stops from bottom edge of fresh food Freezer door models: Install bottom hinge with door and freezer door, if applicabb, to opposite _/' hex head screws.
  • Page 8 Freezer Handles Locate handle trim in literature pack and install over top and bottom of handle, as Partial-Width Handle illustrated. Materiams Needed , Secure top handle trim with remaining , Phillips screwdriver screw removed in step 1. To [nstaH: Snap bottom trim over bottom portion of handle.
  • Page 9 ToRemove: 3. Pushthe left handle baseagainst t he left 1.At the rightend,flexthe handlebaseawayfrom doortab andslightly the surfaceof the freezerdrawer.Simultaneously to the right,just slidethe doorhandleremoval c ardthatcamewith enoughto allowit to yourrefrigerator u nderthe rightsidebaseofthe hangunsupported. handle.Slidethe cardto the line indication or until it stops, w hichwill beapproximately 1 '//'.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Water Supply

    Materials Needed Connecting the Water Supply '4" outer diameter flexible copper tubing (select models) Shut-off valve (requires a X" hole to be drilbd into water supply line before valve attachmenO o Adjustabb wrench ° '4" hex nut driver Add 8' to tubing bngth needed to reach water supply for creation of service loop.
  • Page 11 Dial Temperature Controls Adjusting the Controls (sdect models) 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one or both compartments should be colder or warmer, if The controls are located at the top front of the so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the refrigerator...
  • Page 12: Touch Temperature Controls

    Touch Temperature Controls Adjusting the Controls (sdect mode s} 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If The controls are located at the top front of the so, adjust the control(s} as indicated in the refrigerator...
  • Page 13 To Remove: Completely unload the shelf and pull the shelf forward. When the shelf stops, press up on the tabs located underneath its outside edges, then continue pulling forward, clear of the frame. To [nstaH: Align the shelf to the frame and push it all the way back.
  • Page 14: Door Storage

    TheCrisper Topservesasthe lowerfreshfoodshelf. FuiFwidth Door Shelf To Remove the Crisper Top: Full-width Door Shelf removes for easy cleaning. . Remove crisper drawers as indicated on page 14. To Remove: . Place hand under the frame to push up the glass. Lift , Slide shelf up and pull straight out.
  • Page 15 Humidity-Controlled Crisper D_wers Temperature-Controlled Drawer (select models} The Crisper Drawers provide a higher humidity environment for fresh fruit and vegetable storage. The Wide-N4:resh deli drawer is a full-width drawer Controls with adjustable temperature control. This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items, beverages or The Crisper Controms regulate the amount of humidity miscellaneous...
  • Page 16 Rack (semect modems) The Can Rack slides out from underneath the Spill- Wine Trivet/Can Rack (select models_) Catcher shelf It holds up to twelve 12-ounce beverage cans. The Wine Trivet/Can Rack accessory fits in the Wide-N- To Remove: Fresh deli drawer or on a shelf. Pull rack out to full extension.
  • Page 17: Automatic Icemaker

    Automatic ice Maker cubes will rattle as they fall into an empty storage pan and the water valve may click or "buzz" (select models) occasionally. If the ice is not used frequently, the ice cubes will become cloudy, shrink, stick together and taste stale.
  • Page 18 She ves and gaskets Models with pullout freezer drawer: Modems with swing freezer door: Freezer Shelf (select models) Select models have a shelf divider. To Remove: Upper Wire Basket Pull shelf out to full To Remove: extension. Tilt up front of , Pull upper basket out to full extension and lift out to shelf and pull straight ouL remove.
  • Page 19: Fresh Food Storage

    Fresh Food Storage Frozen Food Storage . The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator shouk] . The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be be kept between 34 ° and 40 ° F (1 ° and 4° C) with an kept at approximately 0°...
  • Page 20 Feed Storage Chart Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased. [}AU RY PRODUCTS Butter 1 month 6 to 9 months Wrap tightly or cover. Milk and cream 1 week Not recommended Check carton date.
  • Page 21 VEGETABLES Asparagus 1 to 2 days 8 to 10 months Do not wash before refrigerating. Store in crisper. Brussels sprouts, broccoli, 3 to 5 days 8 to 10 months Wrap odorous foods. cauliflower, green peas, Leave peas in pods. lima beans, onions, peppers Cabbage, celery 1 to 2 weeks Not recommended...
  • Page 22: Cleaning Chart

    Refrigerator Cleaning Chart Textured Doors Abrasive or harsh cleaners Use/4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in and Exterior Ammonia 1 quart (1 liteO warm soapy water` Chlorine bleach Rinse surfaces with clean warm water and dry Cabinet Unterior Concentrated detergents immediately to avoid water spots.
  • Page 23 Fnergy Saving Ti#s Removing Odors . Avoid overcrowding refrigerator shelves. This reduces air circulation around food and causes refrigerator run longer. . Avoid adding too much warm food to refrigerator one time. This overloads compartments and slows rate of cooling. , Do not use aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling...
  • Page 24 Rep acinfl Light Bulbs Freezer {style of light shield varies} 1. Reach behind the light cover. 2. With firm pressure, press forward on the notches at the back of the cover and pull down. The cover will open from the back. 3.
  • Page 25: Preparing For Vacation

    Upon your return: Preparing for Vacation After a short vacation or absence: For models with automatic ice makers: , Reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve (see page 9). Monitor water connection for 2/4 hours and correct leaks if necessary. Restart the ice maker.
  • Page 26 Improvements i n refrigeration designmayproducesoundsin yournewrefrigerator t hat aredifferentor werenot presentin an oldermodelTheseimprovements weremadeto createa refrigerator t hatis betterat preserving food, is moreenergy efficient,andis quieteroverallBecause newrefrigerators runquieter, s oundsmaybedetected that werepresentin olderrefrigerators, butweremasked by highersoundlevels. M anyofthesesoundsarenormal Please notethatthe surfaces adjacent t o a refrigerator, suchas hardwails,floorsandcabinetrymaymakethese sounds seemevenlouder` T hefollowingaresomeof the normal s ounds that maybenoticedin a newrefrigerator` , Freezer control (A} clicks when starting .
  • Page 27 Crisperdrawer Contro] settings a retooHow. See pages 10 or 11 to adjust controHs. temperature is too warm Refrigerator does Refrigerator is not plugged in. PHugin refrigerator. not operate Contro] is not on. See pages 10 or 11 to adjust your controHs. Fuse is bHown,or circuit breaker needs RepHaceany bHownfuses.
  • Page 28 Humidity ieveis are high or door has Water droplets form See pages 10 or 11 to adjust your controls. on inside of been been opened frequentiy. Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to assure door is open for as short a time as possible.
  • Page 29 Refrigerator i s Plastic tubing was used to complete The manufacturer recommends using copper tubing leakingwater water connection, for installation. Plastic is less durable and can cause leakage. The manafactarer is not responsible property damage dae to improper installation water connection.
  • Page 30: What Is Not Covered

    Refer to Warranty for further information on owner's responsibilities for warranty' service. ° If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the proMem, write to Maytag ServicessM, A ttn: CAIR _ Center, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 or ca]] 1-800-688-9900 UoSoAo or 1-800-688-2002 Canada°...

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