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9-21
Temperature
Controls.._._.. ..... 10-12
Fresh Food Features ................ 13-15
Freezer Features .............................
15
Ice And Water ...................................
16
_.22-25
Operating Sounds .......................... 26
Troubleshooting ........................ 27-29
Warranty & Service ........................ 31
Form No, C/12/04
Part No. 12828121
_maytao.com
_2004
Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
Utho U.S_
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- Page 1 Controls.._._..10-12 Operating Sounds ......26 Fresh Food Features ....13-15 Troubleshooting ......27-29 Freezer Features ......Warranty & Service ......31 Ice And Water ........Form No, C/12/04 Part No. 12828121 _maytao.com _2004 Maytag Appliances Sales Co. Utho U.S_...
- Page 2 Importont Sofety I nstruczlons SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 3 installation Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment. Leveling 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.
- Page 4 Installation I Note • Some models only have adjustment screws "A" 4. Using the hex head driver, turn each of these Unplug power cord from power source. adjustment screws (B) to raise or lower the rear of the refrigerator. Remove toe grille and bottom hinge cover(s) (see page 3).
- Page 5 Installation Pullout Freezer Drawer To Install: 1. Pull both rails out to (select models) full extension. 2. While supporting door front, hook supports into slots located on inside of each slide. Note • All four drawer bracket supports must be in the proper slots for the drawer to function properly.
- Page 6 Installation Door Reinstallation 3. Ensure the handle clips are positioned slightly above the 1. Install hinge assemblies: door tabs. • Install center hinge with Phillips screws. 2. Place hinge side of refrigerator door on center hinge pin. • install top hinge with %," hex head 4.
- Page 7 installation Freezer Handle engagement. Then firmly slide the handle to the right until it clicks. The audible "click" indicates Nlaterials Needed: that the fastening clips are securely interlocked. • Gloves to protect hands. To Remove: • Phillips screwdriver. At the right end, flex the handle base away from •...
- Page 8 Installation Removing Front-Mounted Handles for Removing Front-Mounted Handles for Stainless Steel Doors Stainless Steel Freezer Door 1. Remove plastic button plug at base 1. Remove right side plastic button of handle with a very small fiat-blade screwd river. with a very small flat-blade plugs at each end of handle _,,_,,, screwdriver.
- Page 9 Installation 4. Place end of copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly. Do not kink - so that tubing feeds straight into inlet port. 5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw nut into inlet port. Tighten nut with wrench.
- Page 10 Temperature Controls Touch Temperature Controls Adjusting the Controls 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one The controls are located at the top front of the or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If refrigerator compartment. so, adjust the controlCs_}as indicated in the Temperature Control Guide table below.
- Page 11 .Temperoture controls Triple Cool Climate Control Speed Ice When activated, Speed Ice reduces the freezer Cselect models) temperature to the optJmurn setting for 24 hours in The control is located at the top front of the fresh food order to produce more ice. Note: When the Speed Ice feature is in operation, the _) and _...
- Page 12 Temperature Controls To access the User Preferences menu, press and hold If the freezer or fresh food temperatures have the Door Alarm pad for three seconds. When in the exceeded these limits, the display will alternately show User Preferences mode, a short title for the feature will the current compartment temperatures...
- Page 13 Fresh F ood F emures Shelves To Remove Elevator Shelf: • Completely unload the shelf and pull the shelf forward. • Pull until the shelf stops. • Press up on the tabs located underneath its outside edges and continue pulling forward until the shelf is clear of the frame.
- Page 14 Fresh F ood F eatures The Crisper Top serves as the lower fresh food shelf. VEGETABLES FRUIT To Remove the Crisper Top: HUMIDITY CONTROLLED • Remove crisper drawers. To Remove: • Place hand under the frame to push up the glass. Lift •...
- Page 15 Fresh F ood F eatures Freezer_Feutures To Remove Divider:. Upper Wire Basket • Pull drawer completely out and raise the front of the divider to unhook it from the rear wail of the drawer and lift it out. To Install Divider:. •...
- Page 16 Iceand Water Automatic Ice Maker • Turn off Carm up_ the ice maker when the water supply is to be shut off for several hours. Connect the ice maker to the water supply as To Remove the Ice Bin: instructed on pages 8-10.
- Page 17 Water Filter (select m odels) Water Filter Removal and Replacing Water Filter Installation IMPORTANT: Air trapped in system =nay cause water and cartridge to eject. Always dispense water for at least 2 minutes before removing filter for any reason. Use caution when removing. 1.
- Page 18 HaterFilter(select models) ®g System Specification and Performance Data Sheet Refrigerator Water Filter Cartridge Model U KF8001AXX Specifications Service Flow Rate 0Vlaximum) ..........0.78 GPM [2.9 L/rain) PentaPure Rated Service Life UKF8001/0(X-750 LMaximum)..750 gallons/2838 liters INCOR_OIATED Maximum Operating Temperature ........100 ° F/38 ° (3 1000 Apollo Road Minimum Pressure Requirement ........
- Page 19 Food Storuge Tips Fresh Food Storage Frozen Food Storage • The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should • The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be kept between 340-40 ° F (_1°-4° C) with an kept at approximately 0° F (-18 ° C). To check the optimum temperature of 37 °...
- Page 20 Food Storoge Tips Food Storage Chart Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased. DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 1 month 6 to 9 months Wrap tightly or cover. Milk and cream I week Not recommended...
- Page 21 foodStorage lips , tqTP 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...
- Page 22 andCleaning Refrigerator Cleaning Chart Abrasive or harsh cleaners Use 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 Textured Doors and Extedor Ammonia quart (:1liter) warm soapy water. (select models) Chlorine bleach Rinse surfaces with clean warm water and dry immediately to avoid water spots. Cabinet Intedor Concentrated detergents or solvents...
- Page 23 andCleanin9 Energy Saving Tips Removing Odors From Refrigerator • Avoid overcrowding refrigerator shelves. Overcrowding reduces air circulation around food and causes refrigerator to run longer• • Avoid adding too much warm food to refrigerator one time. This overloads compartments and slows rate of cooling.
- Page 24 andCleanin j Freezer Replacing Light Bulbs [style of light shield vades) 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 ond eanin Preparing for Vacation Upon your return After a short vacation or absence: For models with automatic ice makers or dispensers: • Reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve (_seepages 8-9). • Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct leaks if necessary.
- Page 26 Operotin9 Sounds Improvements in refrigeration design may produce sounds in your new refdgerator 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 refrigerators run quieter, sounds may be detected that were present...
- Page 27 Troubleshootin Freezer control and Refrigerator is in defrost mode. Normal operation. lights are on, but Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts. compressor is not operating Crisper drawer Control settings are too low. See pages 10-12 to adjust controls. temperature is too warm Refrigerator does...
- Page 28 Troubleshoottn Water droplets form • Humidity levels are high or door has • See pages 10-12 to adjust your controls. on inside of been been opened frequently. refrigerator • Reduce time door is open. Organize food itemsefficiently to assure door is open for as short a time as possible.
- Page 29 Troubleshooting !ce and Water Refrigerator is • Plastic tubing was used to complete The manufacturer recommends using copper tubing water connection. leaking water for installation.Plasticis less durable and can cause leakage.The manufacturer is not responsible for property damage due to improper installation or water connection.
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- Page 31 Refer to Warranty for further information on owner's responsibilities for warranty service. • If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to Maytag ServicessM, A ttn: CAIR®Center, P.O.Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 or call 1-800-688-9900 U.S.A. or 1-800-688-2002 Canada.