Jenn-Air JRT199, JRTF1960, JRTF2160, JRTD229, JRT2160 User Manual

mJENN.AIR

Use & Care Manual

Frost Free Refrigerators

MODELSJRT1960,JRT2160,JRTD229,

JRT199,JRT219,JRTF1960,JRTF2160

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Model JRTD229

Printed in U.S.A. PartNo._70304-1 Cat. No.STU1960UA

1996Jenn-Air 1/g6

Your Jenn-Air frost-free refrigerator was designed, engineered, and manufac-

tured to the highest standards of quality and performance. Since this manual
explains how you can obtain the best use of your Jenn-Air, it is essential that

you follow the instructions carefully.

Should you have any questions about using your Jenn-Air appliance, write to

us. Be sureto provide the model number of your appliance. Jenn-Air Customer

Assistance, c/o Maytag Customer Service, PO Box 2370, Cleveland, TN
37320-2370.

THE MODEL YOU NAVE SELECTED MAY NOT HAVE ALL OF THESE FEATURES SHOWN

Automatic Ice M_ker Energy Saver

and Automatic Switch Light

Dispenser Bin

RViinkRefrigernttr°;

Crisper Caddy

Cover Adjustable Glass Drawer Dairy Tender

Sealed

Crisper Sealed Model JRTD229

Crisper

Egg

Compartment

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1. Use the three-pronged plug only with a grounding receptacle to provide protection
from electrical shock. This appliance must be installed in accordance with the

installation and grounding instructions on page 4-5.

2. Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning condenser, replacing a light bulb, or
making any repairs. Any servicing shouLdbe performed by a qualified technician.

3. Lncaseof powerfailure, minimize door openings. Ifpowerfailure is oflong duration,
protectfrozenfood byplacing blocksofdry iceon top ofthe packages, or check with

alocal frozenfoods locker plant abouttemporary storage. Frozenfoodswhich have
thawed completely should not be refrozen.

4. Any electric service cord that becomes frayed or damaged should be immediately
repaired or replaced. Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord.

5. Your refrigerator should not be operated in the presence of explosive fumes.

6. Removethe doorsfrom anyout-of-use refrigerator to prevent child entrapmentand
suffocation.

7. DOnot place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanismwhile the
refrigerator is plugged in. This will help protectyou from possible Lnjury. Ltwillalso
prevent interference with moving parts of the ejector mechanism and the heating

element that releases the cubes.

If you are installing your new refrigerator yourself, pleasefollow these helpful sugges-
tions.

1. Remove base skids, i I-J]L[-j I

2. Remove all exterior and interior tape carefully and ,, ,_ll
retainold tape. Makea small pad of this tape to pick

offany remainingtaperesidues. Thiswill eliminatethe
need to use dangerous Solventsof any kind.

3. Removeanddiscard thecantilevershelf packing clips

located just above each shelf where they hook onto
the frame. To remove the red plastic clip, wiggle it

sideways and pull straight out.

4. Select a locationforyour new refrigeratoraway from anyheatsources. Allow afree

flow of air through the front base grille.

5. Your model should not be installed where the room temperature will go below

55°,=. because Jtwillnotrun frequently enough to maintain proper temperature in
the freezer.

To enhance its appearance, maintain efficient performance and for properfunction of
the ice maker, your refrigerator should be level. Using a carpenter's level, check your
refrigerator to make sureit is levelfront to back and side to side. The front wheels were

adjusted at the factory so the cabinet would be level. However,jarring in transit, or
standing the refrigerator on an unevenfloor may cause the cabinet to appear unlevel.
If leveling is necessary, remove the base grille and adjust:

ModelsJRT199, JRT219, JRTD229 TUaNCLOCKWISETO
TOlock thecabinet in place, turn down one or I ._.

bothlockingfeet,located nearthefrontwheels.

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Rear leveler feet are not required.

ifthe floorisnotlevelanditisnecessaryto raise xt_

the rear of the cabinet, we suggest rolling the

rear wheels on to a piece of plywood or other

shim material, To LOWER CABINET CORNER

RAISE CABINET CORNER

TURN COUNTER-CLOCKWISE

ModelsJRT1960,JRTF1960, JRT2160,JRTF2160: i _ I

The refrigerator has 4 wheels and a leveling I I , I

thecabinet. To adjust,turnthe leveling screw
clockwiseto raiseorcounterclockwisetolower.

screwbeneatheachfront corneratthe baseof _- _ _L

Your refrigerator is designed to operate on a nominal 115 _
volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line. There should be a separate, ._t._-P.o.G •

grounded circuit, serving this refrigerator only, DO NOTuse _o,_,_ p_.

pQ_VER SUppLy CORO

ing plug for your protectionagainst possible electrical shock
hazards. It must be plugged into a grounding receptacle.

Where astandardtwo prongwaftreceptacleis encountered, _u.D,_ T_

Your refrigerator is equipped with a three-pronged ground-
it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the cue- WALL.ECE.'.CLE

tomer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three- ,,o_,_,_o.,E,_o_oo,_oo_

•LOCATIQN O_ p_NG $ OH pQV#_ _ORO
TH_,NS_WN HE_t.

prong wall receptacJe. DO NOT,under any circumstances,
cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

DONOT usean adapter plug,

Your refrigerator may have been built with the doors hingedto the right or hinged to the
left. Refer to the following instructionsfor door reversal.

Phillips screwdriver 5/16'rSocket and ratchet Putty knife
End wrench (5/16") T25 Socket wrench

1. Turnthe fresh food control toOFF, unplugthe refrigerator end remove allfood from
the interior.

2. Removethe handlesfrom the doors and set aside. The bottom mounting screwon
thelowerdoor handleis coveredwitha cap. Carefullypry itout to exposethe screw.

Thecap shouldbe savedfor reassemblyafterthe handle is remounted. On the side
(front)ofthelowerdoorthat you aregoingtoinstallthe handle,removethe smallround

screwholeplugwith puttyknifeandpressit intothecorrespondingholeontheopposite
side of the door.

3. Usinga5/16" socket and ratchet or end wrench, remove thescrews from the upper

hinge. Carefully lift thedoor (includingthe upper hinge) off ofthe centerhinge and
placeitonapaddedsurface toprevent scratching. Avoidlosing the spacerthatwas
between the hinge and the cabinet top.

4. Usinga putty knife, pry the plug button cover from the plastic bushing at the top of
the door. Save the cover for future use.

5. Lift the upper hinge and the spacer washers from the door and install them at the
opposite corner.

6. Positionthe plug button cover, saved from step 4, overthe old hinge bushing and
press it into place.

7. Pry out the 3 plastic plug buttons from the cabinet top and press them into the

opposite corner.

8. Unscrewthehinge pinoutof the center hingeon thetopofthe lower door. Carefully
liftthe lower door off the lower hinge and place iton a padded surface. Ifthe metal

hingepinpullsoutofthe lowerhingewhen the door isremoved,pull itoutofthe door
bottom and press it back into the hinge.

9. With the T25 socket wrench and 5/16" socket and ratchet, remove thescrews from
the center hinge and spacerfrom thecabinet. Transferthe two screws from the left

endof the divider barto the rightend. Installthe center hingeand spacer on the left
end of the divider bar the same way itwas installed on the right end. Tighten both
screws until they are just snug, then turn them one-half turn more.

10. Prythe plugcover from the plastic bushing at the top of the lower door and press
into the plastic bushing on the opposite side of the door.

11. Remove the base grille by grasping at both ends and pullingit straight out.

12. Remove the hinge cover by squeezing both sidestogether.

13. Use a 5/16" socket and ratchet to remove the two screws from the bottom hinge.
Savethe spacer.

14. Pull the metal hinge pinfrom the side of the lower hinge and place it, includingthe
spacer washer, into the top hole.

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15. Pryout the two screw hole plug buttons on the bottom left side of the top door and
lowerdoor. On some models, remove the door stops (metal plates) on the bottom

ofeachdoorandinstallthemon oppositesides. Pressintheplug buttonsinthe holes

on the right side of both doors.

16. Setthelower dooronthe bottomhinge,making surethe hinge pinentersthe bushing
in the door bottom.

17. While hoWtirtcjthe doer in a clesed positlen, take the canter hinge pin that was
removedin step 8 and screw itthrough the left holeof the center hinge and into the

bottomdoorbushing. Makesurethe longpingoes intothebottom doorandthe short
pin goes into the top door.

18. Setthe upper door on the center hinge, making sure the hinge pinenters the door
bushing. When you close the door, the gasket should hold it in place.

19. Making sureto usethe same number of spacersthat were originally used beneath
theupper hinge, installthe hinge mountingscrews. Beforetigbteningthesescrews,
make sure the top ofthe door is level with the cabinet top, and the space between

the door is equidistant acrossthe entire front. Avoidover-tightening these screws.
Tighten both untilthey are just snug, then turn them in another one-half turn.

20. Examine the door gasket all around each door, making sure no gaps are visible

betweenthegasketandcabinet. Ifagapshows, trystretchingthegasketaway#om
the door. The magnet will contact the cabinet surface.

21. Insta}]the handles on oppositesides of the doors as shown.

22. To replace the base grille, line up its springclips with the square openings in the

cabinet and tap each end in until the grille locks in place. Replacehinge cover.

23. Replace all food and returnthe fresh food control to its usual operating position.

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..... UPPER DOOR =

DOOR HANDLE II

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Handle

. I extension

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I HANDLE EXTENSION I

[IF USED)

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Your new refrigerator has two controls. One for 9 is coldest I " $ " I
regulating the temperature in the fresh food com-
partment and one for the freezer. The fresh food

compartment and the freezer compartment con- Saves /_. ReducesExterior

trois are located at the top front of the fresh food

Energy \/ Moisture

compartment. Turn both controls to "No. 5" to start U
your refrigerator.

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The"No.9"freezercontrolsettingisrecommended _ 9 is coldest
for short term use only.

Your refrigerator may run for several hours when you first start it. This is normal and
shouldn't be cause for alarm.

TOstart" Set fresh food coctrol on "5_

Set frsezer contmt on '¢J"

Changing either control will have some Tum_esh_,_to_e_

effect on the temperature of the other com- Refrigerat°rtc*°WARM: h_lherrtumbe_

partment. Refngeratortoo COI O: Tum fresh f°°d c°nt(°t t° l_e:c

/owernumb_.
Turn freezer con_-oltonext

tn a day or two, you may decide that one or F_zer_ WARM: hlghernumbeK

both compartments should be colder or Fteezer_oOOLD Turn#eezeroontro/tonext
warmer. If so, adjust the control(s) as

_wer number

instructed in the accompanying chart. RefngeraterOFF Setfreshf°°dr_°ntroltoOFF.

IMPORTANT: Except when starting, do not change either control more than one number
at a time. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize before resetting.

At times, the front surfaces of your refrigerator cabinet may be warm to the touch. This

is a normal function of your refrigerator. This feature prevents moisture from condensing
on the outside of your refrigerator during humid weather. This condition may be
noticeable when you first start your refrigerator, during hot weather, and during

excessive or lengthy door openings.

The Energy Saver switch controls a heater designed to prevent moisture acoumulation
between the refrigerator and freezer door frame. During humid weather, moisture
collects on objects that are cooler than the surrounding air. This condensation can be

eliminated by applying a small amount of heat to the surface upon which the water
accumulates.

Whenthe Energy Saver switch is on "Saves Energy", no heat is appliedto the surface.
It is saving both energy and money. Ifhumidity increases and condensation appears,

turnthe EnergySaver switohto "Reduces ExteriorMoisture". Besure toturn the Energy
Saver switch back to "Saves Energy" as the humidity dropsto save energy.

In areas of relatively high humidity, the Energy Saver Switch in the "Reduces
ExteriorMoisture" positionwill minimizeany collection of moisture onthe outside

surface of the cabinet.

Forefficient energy use:

1. Besure the refrigeratorislevel andventilation around thefront grilleis not blocked,

2. Checkdoorsealsoccasionallyfor leakage, Checkatvariousplaces,top,bottom,
and sides.

3, Checkthe temperature;avoid unnecessarycold settings.
4, Keep the freezer near fullcapacity; less coldair is lost during dooropenings.

5. Let hot dishes cool before puttinginto refrigerator or freezer,

6, Cover liquids; if uncovered, the unit must work longer.
7, Clean refrigerator condenser coils at least twice a year.

To maintain the natural flavor, moisture, and nutrition of fresh foods, we recommend
that all dishes, trays, and containers of food be covered.

tioned to suityour specialneeds. To remove

a shelf, lift the rear straight up a fraction of an
inchand pull straight out. To lock intoanother

position,tilt the shelf with the front up. Insert
hooks intodesired frame openings and letthe

Adjustable cantilever shelves can be posi- _li_ll 1

shelf settle into place. Makesure it
is securely lockedat the rear.

The Temp Control Drawer, between the top and second shelves, provides short term

storageof fresh meats withoutfreezing. Thisdrawerwill provide extrachilling only ifthe
cantilever shelf that supports the Temp Control Drawer is in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th shelf
adjusting positions. Keep the drawer tightly closed at all times.

The slidingleveron the back wall, above thedrawer enablesyouto vary the internal

temperaturesinsidethedrawer. Withtheleversetat the "Cold"position,thetemperature

insidethedrawerwillbecoolerandyoucanstoremostgoodqualitymeatsseveraldays.
Allmeatsorpoultryshouldbestoredintheir originalstorewrappingsor inplasticbags

toreducetheevaporationof moisturefromthem.
To removethe Temp ControlDrawer,pull it out untilit stops. Then applya littlemore

pressureand pullcompletelyout.

To use your wine rack fit italong

either side of any refrigerator III ,,,/"
shelf and lay the wine bottle on

the rack.

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TheSealed Crispers are idealfor storing vegetables andfruit. Keepyour crisperstightly
closedtoinsurefreshness. Storingleafyvegetables, such as celeryand lettuce in plastic

bags, reduces moisture evaporation.

The crispers slide out for easy access to foods stored within. They are completely

removable for cleaning (hand wash onty) or for use elsewhere fn your kitchen,

The crisper cover also serves as a refrigerator storage shelf. To remove for cleaning,
push up on the glass cover from underneath and carefully remove.

Thehumiditycontrol leversare locatedontheshelf above the crisperdrawers. Theslide
control should generally be set atthe "Low" setting for fruits andthe "High" setting for

vegetables.

Occasionally, you may noticewater droplets on the back wall. This is normal.
Defrostwater isusedtomaintainhumiditylevelandhelpskeepfoodfreshlonger.

Excess water drains into the defrost pan beneath the cabinet and evaporates.

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Yourmodel has an egg caddy thatfits securelyon a door shelf. Thisegg caddy can be

removed and carried to your working area.

Doorgaskets are magnetized toinsure an air tight sealallaround, These gaskets cling
to the cabinet front, once the doors are closed to within their magnetic range.

position on the door. Liftthe shelf straight up until it clears
the retainersonthe door liner andpull straightout. Reverse

uo.oosveasteooer

this procedure when replacing a shelf.

Some models have a bottle retainer located on the lower refrigerator door shelf. It
preventstall bottlesfromfallingoutwhenthedoorisopenedor closed. The bottleretainer

can be adjusted to any position on the shelf by sliding sideways.

All models have a Shelf Tender located on one of the refrigerator door shelves. It

provides upright storage for packages or bottles. The Shelf Tender can be adjustedto
any position on the shelf by sliding sideways.

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Tomaintainthenaturalflavor,moisture,andnutritionoffrozenfoods,andtoprevent
freezerburn, we recommend that all foods be wrapped or sealed properly.

end up approximately1/4"(2)push the shelfto the right
asfar as itwill go into the sockets (3) lift the left end up T

approximately3"and(4)pullthe rightendbarsoutofthe _ FREEZERSHELF
socket in the side wall.

Some models have an expandable-width freezer shelf "_-_ _
which adjusts sideways to open up a full-height space ] _ li

for tall packages,such as pizza. The right side of the _ _ ]l
shelf is supported by a wide leg that slides sideways in ._

channelson the underside of the shelf. The sheff can __
also adjust to two heights. This requires removing the g//////I/I IIl\\\\\\\\\_\_;.;;_-----------------_J_-.,_

shelffromthefreezer, slidingthe legoutofthe channels,
re-insertingit inthe alternate heightposition and return-

ing the shelf to the freezer, hanging on the alternative
panded fully to the right wall surface, unless vertical

storage of narrow packages is desired.)

hooks(usua"Y'thedghtsupp°rtse=i°nw"'beex"L 11f-

Somemodelshaveatiltout basketon thelowershelf of __ .P) Ill[

the freezer door. Tiltingthe basketforward by its upper

edge provideseasyaccessto packages, A slight push
upward will tilt the basket back to its proper stored

position.

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Your refrigerator comes equipped with ice cube trays and a storage bin (on most

models.) To release frozen cubes, hold the trays upside down and twist both ends.

Somemodels are designed soan Automatic (oeMakercan beeasily installedwhenever
youwant it. Order theice makerkit number shown on thelabel onthe cabinet back. The

kit containsinstallation instructions,water connection instructionsand other information
concerning the ice maker operation.

The water inlet tubing assembly requiredto complete thewater connectionto the water
valve islocated in the crisper drawerinabag. Connectthe icemaker tothewater supply

as instructed in the separate Lnstructions,furnished with the refrigerator.

The automatic ice maker is designed to furnish a continual supply of ice cubes. The
amount of ice produced depends on the temperature in the freezer section of your
refrigerator. The colderthe freezer section, the more ice is produced. We suggestyou
start with yourrefrigerator and freezer controlsat their midsettings. In mostcases, this

is satisfactory. If the door to the refrigerator or freezer is opened frequently or
temperatures in the kitchen are abnormally high, a colder setting may be necessary.

After your model has been installed and the water supply connected to the ice maker,
it maytake 8 to 12 hoursbefore the ice makerfurnishes any usable icecubes. The first

one or two harvests will probably contain undersized and irregular cubes because of
air in thesupply line. The initial harvestmay also contain impurities from the newwater
supply piping. Therefore, all cubes from the first two or three harvests should be

discarded.

Undercertain rare circumstances,ice cubesmay be discolored, usually appearing with
a green-bluishhue. The cause ofthis unusualdiscolorationis apparently acombination
offactors such as certaincharacteristics of local waters, household plumbing and the

accumulation of copper salts in an inactive water supply line which feeds the ice maker.

Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes may be harmful to health. Ifsuch

discoloration is observed, discard the ice cubes and contact the dealer from whom the
ice maker or refdgerator was purchased.

Ice cubes that have been in the ice storage for a considerable length of time may pick
up oft-flavor taste,stick together, and graduallybecome smaller. We suggestthat these
cubes be thrown away. We also suggest using an open box of baking soda in the

refrigerator for food odor absorption.

Certainsounds mayaccompany the various cycles of theice maker. Examples are: (1)

themotormayhavea slighthum, (2)the cubeswillrattle astheyfall intoan emptystorage

bin, and (3) the water valve may click or "buzz" occasionally. All of these sounds are
normal and should be ignored.

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Note: When dispensing ice cubes, it is importantthat you use only the ice supplied by
thisicernaker. Icefromanyothersourceoouldcauseanicejam. Ifthis happens,remove

and discard all icefrom the storage bin and any ice lodged in the ice chute.

AUTOMATIC

ICE MAKER

Your automaticice makerislocated near the / SENSOR
topofthefreezercompartmentbehindtheIce ARM

Access Panel. To gain access to the ice p/ _

The ice maker has a wire sensor arm that is
makingmechanism,lift theIce Access Panel. _ OFF

connectedtoashut-off switch.This armstops

the mechanism when the ice cube storage

binisfull, andrestartsitafterseveralicecubes
havebeenused. You can use thestoparm to stopall productionofice at any time. All

you need to dois raise the arm intothe OFF position.

The ice maker should be turned off (arm up) when;

1. Ice storage bin is to be removed for extended period of time.

2. Refrigeratorisnot to beused fora considerableamount oftime,such as vacations.
Also, turn off the water supply to the ice maker in this instance, if practical.

3. Water supply is to be shut-offfor several hours.

the freezercompartmenthascooledtofreez- TueE

Water fillsthe emptycubemold (Fig.1)when _FILL

ing temperature. Cold air is forced direCtly _ i IL_¢_'_ p'-
over mold.

When frozen, the cubes are rotated up and 1 ,_-_1_,_.

out of the mold (Fig. 2). The sweeper arm ICE
ejects them into the ice storage bin below. Fig. | ]..,_----ICE

BIN

The sensorarm (Fig.3) senses when the 2==J===_==_

bin is full and signals the ice maker to stop
ejecting more cubes, d_"'_ =_" _

However, the mold has been refilled and
cubes frozen so the new supply is ready

when needed. As soon as ice is removed
from thebin,thesensorarmsignalsthatmore

isneeded. Theicemakerresumesoperation
by eiecting ready-and-waiting

frozen cubes. Fig.

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Lift the front of the Automatic Dispenser bin and pull it straight out. Wash the bin
occasionally in mild soap and lukewarm water. To replace the bin, push it all the way

back untilthe bottom ofthe bin is behindthe raised edge at the front ofthe shelf it rests
on. Make sure thetabs, at the backof the bin,that turn the spiral auger are positioned

between the prongs from the auger motor.

Prevent ice cubes from missing your glass by holding it as
high as possible (just below the ice chute). Pressthe glass

against the padded lever at the left side ofthe fountain. To
stopdispensingice, releasepressurejust enough to stopthe
dispensermotorand leavethe glassin placeto holdthe door
open untilice stopsfalling. With a littlepractice,youwill learn

to anticipate when to release pressure to prevent an un-
wanted dispense ofice, which occurs each one and one half

seconds.

After installation, itmay take 1 to 2 days to fill the Automatic
Dispenser bin with ice cubes.

To dispensewater, press a container against the padded lever
atthe rightside of thefountain. To stopthe water flow, release
pressure. To minimize splashing, hold the container as high
as possible.

When you first operate your dispenser or after reconnecting
water toyour refrigerator,airwill escapefrom the dispenserfor

a few minutes beforewater begins toflow. Draw 10 glasses of
water and empty them in the kitchen sink. This will insure
complete filling of the reservoir with fresh water.

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Donot discard water into thegrille at the bottom ofthe fountain. This is a spillarea, not
adrain, Normal spil}swi}lbe evaporated inthe recessedarea below the spil_shelf grille.

Excessivespills should be removed withan absorbent sponge or cloth. The spill area
should be cleaned occasiona}ly.

The push button light switch is located behind the panelat the top on the right side of

yourfountain. For replacement, use a 120v, 7 watt bulb.

A chi}dproof }ockis located behind the panel at the top on the left side of the dispenser.
Thispush button switch will turn your ice and water dispensers on or off.

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It is recommendedthat you disconnect the powercord before cleaning.
Your refrigeratorcan be roltedout for cleaning. Turn the levelers, at each front corner

ofthe cabinet,counterclockwise untilthey turnfreely. Thenpullthecabinet straightout.
Note: Ifyou have an Automatic Ice Makerinstalled, we recommendthat you turn off the

water supply before moving the cabinet.
Aftercleaning behindyour refrigerator,push itbackandturnthe levelersclockwise until

they touch the floor and lock the cabinet in place.

Use mild soapand water, DO NOT use scouring powders,automobile wax, or furniture

polish. Rinse with clear water.
Door gaskets may be cleaned with soap and water, a baking soda solution, or mild

scouring powder.

Clean bothcompartmentsand inner door panelswith mildsoap and water. Do not use
an abrasive powder, solvent, polish cleaner or undiluted detergent.

You may noticea slightdiscoloration appearingat thetop and nearthe centerofthe back

wallof the freshfood compartment. This is no cause for alarm, but it should be cleaned

off periodically.
When cleaning a glass cantilever shelf, you can remove it and submerge the entire

assemblyinwarmwater. Neverusehotwater. Always allow glass to warm upto room

temperature before immersing in warm water.

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Defrost water drainsinto a shaJIowpan beneath the /'/_'/.-_ _
midity,water couldremain in the pan. Thispanshould

be cleanedonce amonth with astrongsolutionofsoap
and water.

cabinet and evaporates. During periods of high hu- j_.___l

To remove defrost pan, grasp the base gri}leon
bothendsandpull itstrafghtout. Slidethepan outfrom

1111 SUPPORT RALL_

To replacethe defrostpan, positionthe sideflanges to

underneath the cabinet. _,FROiT PAN__

fit over the slide rails and push it in until it stops.
To replace the base gdlte, line up the spring cfips on the base gdlle with the square

openings on the refrigerator. Tap each end in until the base grille locks in place.

To allow your refrigerator to run more effi- I
cientiy, the basegrille and the area around

the condenser should be cleaned at least
twicea year. Theareaaroundthe condens-

er canbe cleaned wheneverthe refrigerator
is moved during routine house-cleaning.
Unplug the refrigerator and move it away
from the wail Vacuumthe condenserand

cabinetnormally sits. Plugin the reffigera- _A, _o_._
base grille area and the area where the _OEF"OST O_,E_

tor after cleaning. ""_.S_G,_Le
TOoJeanthe base grille, grasp both ends and pull straight out. After cleaning, replace

the base grifle.
To replace the base grille, line up the spring clips on the base grille with the square

openings on the refrigerator. Tap each end in until the base grille locks in place.

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It isrecommendedthatyou disconnectthepowercord beforereplacinglightbulbs.

Always usea 40 watt, standard base,appliance type bulb when replacing a light.

Replacefreezerbulbby:(1)usingtwohandsspreadeachsideofthelightcoveroutward

andpullto thefront;(2) unscrewandreplacebulb;(3)pushrighthandsideof lightcover
towardbackoffreezerengagingthetabintotheslot. Thenpushleftsidetowardback

engagingtheleft tabinto the slot.

If you wi(ibe gone for a month or less, leave the control knob at its usual setting.
During 7ongerabsences, (a) remove all food, (b) disconnect from electrical outJet,(c)

cleanthe refrigeratorthoroughly, including defrostpan, (d) leavedoors open to prevent
odor formation, e) turn off supply water for ice maker, if pra_ical.

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Problems? Saveyourself the inconvenience of unnecessary servicecalls; checkthese

first:

Refrigerator runstoo frequently.

• Frequent running provides more stable temperatures.

• Too many door openings.

• Prolonged door openings.

Refrigerator runs too long.

• Under normal conditions, due to larger size and colder temperatures, modern
refrigerators run a greater percentage of the time.

• Prolonged or frequent door openings,

• Condenser needs cleaning.

• Poor air circulation around condenser.

Refrigerator won't run.

• Temperature controlturned to OFF.

• Power cord not plugged in.

• No power at electrical outlet.

• House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.

Cabinet vibrates.

• Cabinet not level.

• Weak floor.

Warm air from cabinet bottom.

• Normal air flow for condenser circulation.

Front cabinet surface warm to touch.

• Special designto prevent condensation during periods ofhigh humidityorfrequent
door openings.

Moisture on outside surface.

• Hot, humid weather increasescondensation. When humidity drops, condensation

disappears. During hot humid weather, turn the EnergySaver switch to "Reduces
Exterior Moisture".

Sizzling sound in freezer.

• Normal sound caused by defrost water dripping on defrost mechanism.

Water on floor under cabinet.

• Defrost pan missing orn ot positioned correctly.
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Water infresh food compartment bottom.

s Cabinet not level.

• Drain tube plugged.

Noisy operation.

• Fan noiseperfectly normal infrost-free refrigerators. Youmay not be used tothis
if previous model was manual defrost,

• Cabinet not level.

• Weak floor,

• Defrost pan not positioned correctly.

Odor in cabinet.

• Defrost pan needscleaning.

• Food left uncovered,

• Interior needs cleaning.

Foods dry out (Fresh or Frozen).

• Packages not wrapped or sealed properly,

• Cdsper not tightly closed.

Fresh food compartment too cold.

• Refrigerator control set too cold.

Fresh food compartment too warm,

• Refrigerator control set too warm.

• Freezer control set at coldest position.

• Prolonged door openings.

Freezer compartment too warm,

• Freezercontrolsettoowarm,

• Prolongeddoor openings.

Icecubes evaporate.

• Cold air movingover ice cubes causes shrinkage.

Automatic ice maker not operating

• Stoparm inOFF position.

• Water supplyturnedoff.

• Water pressuretoo low.

• Freezer toowarm.

Ice Dispenser not operating.

• Ice jam in thedispenser,

• Ice maker notoperating,

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Water Dispenser notoperating.

• Watersuppiyturnedoff.

• Water pressuretoo low.

Cabinet light not working.

• Bulbburnedout.

• No powerat outlet.

Water appears on back wall of fresh food compartment

• Normalfunctionduringdefrostcycle. Waterflowstothebottomofthecompartment
and drains into the defrost pan.

If You Need Service

• Callthedealerfromwhomyourappliancewaspurchasedor theauthorized Jenn-
Air Service Contractor listedin the Yellow Pages. YourJann-AirContra_or can
provide betterand fasterservice ifyou can accuratelydescribe problems and give

model and serial numberof the appliance. Besure to retain proofof purchaseto
vedfy warranty status. Refer to WARRANTY for further information of owner's
responsibilities for warranty service.

• If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to Jenn- Air
CustomerAssistance,c/oMaytagCustomerService,PO Box2370,Cleveland,TN
37320-2370, 1-800-688-1100. (U.S. and Ontario) or 1-423-559-3646.

• Use and care manuals, service manuals, and parts catalogs are available from

Jenn-Air Customer Assistance, c/o Maytag CustomerService.
All specificationssubject to change by manufacturer without notice.

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