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Maytag GB1924PEKS Use & Care Manual

Bottom freezer refrigerator

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mBottom
Refri
Freeze
U$¢
Important
Safety
Instructions
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1 =2
InstallatioB
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3=6
Temperature
Controls
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7
Fresh Food Features
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8=10
Freezer
Features
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11
Food Storage
Tips
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12
Care
and Cleaning
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13=16
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Operating
Sounds
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17
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Troubleshooting
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18-20
Part
No.
12828148
Litho
LISA

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Summary of Contents for Maytag GB1924PEKS

  • Page 1 Freeze Refri mBottom U$¢ Important Safety Instructions ....... 1 =2 InstallatioB ........Temperature Controls ........ Fresh Food Features ......8=10 Freezer Features ........Food Storage Tips ........Care and Cleaning ....... 13=16 Operating Sounds ........Troubleshooting ......... 18-20 Part 12828148 Litho LISA...
  • Page 2 Importent Sefety Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, hlsl_ller: Please leave thin guide with thB appliance. Labels Consumer: Please read and keep this Use & Care Guide for future reference. This guide provides proper use and maintenance reformation. DANGER - Immediate hazards which WiLL result Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled check as proof m severe personal injury or death.
  • Page 3 Imporlenl S efely Instrucllons To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury 13. install refrigerator according to Installation Instructions All connections for water, electrical or death when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions, including the following: power and earthing must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required.
  • Page 4 Location • Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator Yourrefrigerator w aspackedcarefully for shipment. with cabinet material. Remove anddiscardshelfpackaging andtape. Do not • Do not install where temperature falls below 13° C remove the serial plate.
  • Page 5 2. Usinghexheaddriver, t urn the front adjustment Fresh Food Handles screws(A) on eachsideto raiseor lowerthe front Front Mount Handle - Style 1 ofthe refrigerator. Materials Needed: * Phillips screwdriver * 5A6" hex head driver To install: 1. Remove 0.6 cm hex head screws from 3.
  • Page 6 3nsertthescrew To Install: _'_.. U pp e r Handle 1. The handles are to be oriented as shown. Lower 2. Align door handle clip with the door studs. %d,e 3. Ensure the large hole in the 4. Ensure the door handle is snug to the mounting clip is positioned door panel.
  • Page 7 To install: Opening and Closing Your 1. Align drawer handle clips to the left of the studs Fresh Food Doors (select models) attached to the freezer drawer. Your new refrigerator is uniquely 2. Ensure the large hole in the mounting clip is designed with two fresh food doors.
  • Page 8 Tempereture Touch Temperature Controls Adjusting the Controls ([select models, style varies by model) 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...
  • Page 9 Shelves 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 install: Align the shelf to the frame and push it all the way back.
  • Page 10 To install: Door Storage • Repeat above instructions in reverse order. Dairy Compartment Snack Drawer (select models) The Dairy Compartment provides convenient door storage for The Snack Drawer can be used for spreadable items such as butter storage of miscellaneous items or and margarine.
  • Page 11 Fresh Food Femres Humidity=Controlled Crisper Drawers Notes: The Crisper Drawers provide a higher humidity * Cold air directed to the drawer can decrease environment for fresh fruit and vegetable storage. refrigerator temperature. Refrigerator control may Controls need to be adjusted. The Crisper Controls regulate the amount of humidity * Do not place leafy vegetables in the drawer.
  • Page 12 Shelves and Baskets Models with pullout freezer drawer: Models with swing freezer door: Freezer Shelf Cselect 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 out.
  • Page 13 Storege Tips Fresh Food Storage Frozen Food Storage • The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should * The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be be kept between 1°-4 ° C with an optimum kept at approximately -18 ° C. To check the temperature of 3°...
  • Page 14 Care Cleaning Refrigerator Cleaning Chart Abrasive or harsh cleaners Smooth or Textured Painted Use 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 Ammonia Doors and Exterior quart (1 liter} warm, soapy water. Chlorine bleach Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry (select models) Concentrated detergents immediately to avoid water spots.
  • Page 15 l::leanlng Removing Odors From Energy Saving Tips Refrigerator • 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.
  • Page 16 Cleanln Replacing Light Bulbs Freezer [style of light shield varies[} 1. Reach behind the light cover. 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 17 Cleanin9 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. • Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct leaks if necessary. •...
  • Page 18 jj 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 refrigerators run quieter, sounds may be detected that were present in older refrigerators, but were masked by higher sound levels.
  • Page 19 Troublesbootin9 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 page 7 to adjust controls. temperature is too warra...
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting Water droplets form Humidity levels are high or door has See page 8 to adjust your controls. on inside of been been opened frequently. Reduce time door is open. refrigerator Organize food items efficiently to assure door is open for as short a time as possible.
  • Page 21 ffoubleshootin9 Refrigerator Supply tubing was used to complete The manufacturer recommends using copper tubing leaking water water connection, for installation. Plastic is less durable and can cause leakage. The manufacturer is not responsible property damage due to improper installation or water connection.
  • Page 23 Part No. 12828145 Litho U.S.A.