Maytag 12591308 User Manual
Owner's ManualOwner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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Refrigerator
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Part No. 12591308
Printed in U.S.A. 02/02
Please read this Owner's Manual thoroughly. This manual provides proper
maintenance information.
Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. The
manufacturer also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is
required after warranty expires. To locate an authorized servicer, contact your
distributor.
When contacting your servicer, please provide the following information. Product
information is on the serial plate, located on ceiling of fresh food section.
Model Number _____________________________________________________
'P' Number ________________________________________________________
Serial Number _____________________________________________________
Purchase Date _____________________________________________________
Dealer Name ______________________________________________________
Dealer Address _____________________________________________________
Dealer Phone ______________________________________________________
Contents
Introduction.............................................................................. 2
Contents ..................................................................................2
Important Safety Information ...................................................3
Installing Your Refrigerator......................................................4
How to Transport Your Unit ................................................. 4
How to Select the Best Location ......................................... 4
How to Install and Remove Handles .................................. 5
How to Level Your Refrigerator ............................................6
How to Adjust the Temperature Controls ............................ 7
About Your Filtration System ................................................... 8
Refrigerator Features ..............................................................9
Interior Shelves .................................................................... 9
Door Storage ......................................................................1 0
Drawers ............................................................................. 11
Freezer Features ................................................................... 1 2
Primary Features ............................................................... 1 2
Shelves ..............................................................................13
Door Storage ......................................................................1 3
Dispenser Features ..............................................................14
Primary Features ............................................................... 1 4
Water Dispenser Operation ..............................................14
Control Features (5-button control) ................................... 1 5
Control Features (Electronic control) ................................ 1 6
Hints and Care ...................................................................... 1 9
How to Clean Your Unit .....................................................1 9
How to Remove and Replace Light Bulbs........................2 0
Before Calling Service...........................................................2 1
Water Filter Data....................................................................2 5
How to Obtain Replacement
Parts and Services?
Problems? Save yourself the nuisance
of unnecessary service calls; check the
“Before Calling Service” section of the
owner’s manual.
Your new refrigerator has been carefully
engineered and manufactured under
strict quality standards and should give
you satisfactory and dependable
operation. However, like all mechanical
merchandise, it may occasionally
require adjustment, replacement parts,
or maintenance. Should you ever need
assistance, please contact the dealer
from whom you purchased the
refrigerator.
Provide the following:
• Model
• Manufacturing Number
• Serial Number and all of the other
data shown on the model serial
plate.
• State briefly the trouble you are
having.
The page area to the left has been
provided to record valuable information.
This book is intended to show the
variety of features that are available in
the product line. If interested in
purchasing additional items available
for your unit, please contact your
distributor.
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Installing Your Refrigerator
These instructions were provided to aid you in the installation of your unit. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for
improper installation.
Steps to Follow...
A qualified engineer must connect refrigerator in accordance with these installation instructions. Measure door opening
and depth and width of refrigerator. Remove handles or doors if required. Engineer must also do the following:
1. Follow local water and electrical company connection regulations.
2. Complete water supply connection before electrical supply connection.
Service to or replacement of power cord must be performed by a qualified servicer.
Installation Requirements
1. Install on an earthed outlet with a separate 230-240 volt, 50hz., 10A circuit Y-connection type power cord.
2. Protect soft flooring with cardboard or rugs.
3. Install on a floor which supports up to 429 kg.
4. Provide 5 mm clearance at side of refrigerator and for models more than 60 cm deep, provide 25 mm clearance at top of
refrigerator.
5. 60 cm deep models.
Trim corners of counter top to a 45° angle if counter top has 25 mm overhang.
How to Remove Wooden Base
CAUTION
!
To avoid personal injury or property damage, two people must remove wooden base.
1. Tape doors shut to prevent doors from opening unexpectedly.
2. Slide appliance cart under side of refrigerator.
3. Wrap refrigerator with blanket or pad. Thread strap around refrigerator. Put foam shipping pads, located in shipping
carton, under strap. Tighten strap securely.
4. Lower appliance cart to floor with appliance cart handles on bottom.
5. Remove top two bolts from skid.
6. Return refrigerator and appliance cart to an upright position. Remove strap.
7. Slide appliance cart under opposite side of refrigerator.
8. Repeat steps 3–5.
9. Remove wooden base.
10. Return refrigerator and appliance cart to an upright position and remove appliance cart.
IMPORT ANT:
Do not leave refrigerator on its side longer than necessary to remove bolts.
How to Remove and Replace Doors and Hinges
• Contact a qualified engineer to perform this task.
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Installing Your Refrigerator
How to Install and Remove Handles
Handles are located within fresh food section of refrigerator. Trim, plugs, and accent pieces will be located within the
literature assembly.
Full-Length Grab Handles (non-stainless steel)
Remove two 1/4" hex nut
1
screws from bottom of
refrigerator
and freezer door.
Align door handles with top
2
and bottom sets of door clips,
and slide down until screw
holes on bottom of handles
match with door screw holes.
Half-Length Grab Handles (non-stainless steel)
Remove four 1/4" hex nut
1
screws from top and
bottom of doors.
Insert screws removed in step 1
3
into screw holes at bottom of
handle section.
Snap trim over bottom portion
4
of handles and retainers on
bottom of door
To remove after initial install...
• Follow steps 3 through 4 in reverse order.
NOTE: Fit may be tight. When removing handle, pull up and
out.
Snap colored handle trim over
3
screw holes at top and bottom of
handles.
• Snap in trim by inserting large round
end first.
Align door handles with
2
screw holes and insert screws
removed in step 1.
Stainless Steel Models
Loosen lower door clip on
1
refrigerator door with 1/4"
hex nut driver.
Locate predrilled hole at
2
base of handle, and fit
hollow end of handle over
lower door clip.
To remove after initial install...
Handles may need to be removed if transporting unit
through tight spaces.
• Follow steps 2 and 3 in reverse order.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to handle, use a
flat blade screwdriver edge wrapped in masking
tape to remove colored handle trim.
Fit other end of handle over
3
upper door clip and slide
up as far as possible.
Insert 1/4" hex nut
4
driver into predrilled hole at
base of handle and tighten
screw.
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Installing Your Refrigerator
How to Install the Handles continued
How to Connect the Water Supply
• Contact a qualified engineer to perform this task.
How to Level Your Refrigerator
CAUTION
!
• To avoid damage to walls and flooring, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.
• To avoid damage or breakage to adjusting bolt, do not use power tools to correct leveling.
• DO NOT adjust unit to be any shorter than 173.9 cm tall (minus hinge and cap). Doing so may damage underside
components.
Materials Needed
•3/8" hex head driver • Level
Remove Toe Grille and
1
Bottom Hinge Covers
• Open both doors 180°, or as wide as
possible, to remove.
Turn both front adjustment
2
screws (A) clockwise to raise
and counterclockwise to
lower.
A
What if my doors are not aligned?
• Locate the higher door, and turn front adjustment screw
counterclockwise. Continue until doors are level.
• If bottom of adjustment range is reached, and doors are
not level–raise opposite door by turning front
adjustment screw clockwise.
• Replace toe grille
Turn both rear adjustment
3
screws (B) clockwise to raise
and counterclockwise to
lower.
Check with level to verify 6 mm tilt to the
4
back for proper door closure.
• If unit is aligned and stable, replace toe grille.
What if my unit rocks?
• Turn rear adjustment screw clockwise to raise
rocking corner.
• Replace toe grille.
B
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Installing Your Refrigerator
How to Adjust the Temperature Contr ols
This refrigerator is designed to operate at a household temperature of 16° to 43° C.
Locate refrigerator and freezer controls on
1
upper left wall of fresh food section, and
set both controls to 4.
IMPORTANT: Neither section will cool if freezer control is
set to Off.
Check to see that fresh food section
4
is 3° to 4° C.
• Turn control to next highest number if too warm.
• Turn control to next lowest number if too cold.
• Allow 5 to 8 hours for adjustments to take effect.
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IMPORTANT: Due to design of unit, always start temperature
adjustments with freezer section.
Check to see if freezer temperature is -17°
3
to -16° C.
• Turn control to next highest number if too warm.
• Turn control to next lowest number if too cold.
• Allow 5 to 8 hours for adjustments to take effect.
Repeat process, as necessary.
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How do I perform a temperature test?
Materials needed
• 2 thermometers measuring -21° to 10°C
• 2 drinking glasses
For Freezer
• Place thermometer in glass
of vegetable oil in middle
of freezer and continue
with step 3 of Temperature
Adjustment section.
Electronic Temperature Control Models
To set temperature of the freezer, use the buttons next to the
1
button. A setting of 0° to 2° F (-17° to -16° C) is recommended.
• Use the button to raise the temperature of the freezer section, or the to lower it.
• Press the
button to confirm the settings.
For Refrigerator
• Place thermometer in glass
of water in middle of unit
and continue with step 3
of Temperature Adjustment
section.
To set temperature of the fresh food section, use the buttons next to the
2
button. A setting of 38° to 40° F (3° to 4° C) is reommended.
• Use the button to raise the temperature of the fresh food section, or the to lower it.
• Press the button to confirm the settings.
Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
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NOTE: If adjusting the temperature of an operational unit, only 5 to 8 hours is
required for temperatures to take effect.
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About Your Filtration System...
Water Filter Removal and Installation
WARNING
!
To avoid serious illness or death, do not use unit where water is unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after use of filter.
CAUTION
!
• Bypass cartridge DOES NOT filter water. Be sure to have replacement cartridge available when filter change is required.
• If water filtration system has been allowed to freeze, replace filter cartridge.
• If system has not been used for several months, and water has an unpleasant taste or odor, flush system by dispensing
2–3 glasses of water. If unpleasant taste or odor persists, change filter cartridge.
Initial Install of Water Filter
Remove blue bypass cap and
1
retain for later use.
Remove sealing label from
2
end of filter and insert into
filter head.
• Rotate gently clockwise until filter stops
and snap filter cover closed.
Reduce water spurts by flushing air from
3
system. Run water continuously
(approximately 2 minutes) through
dispenser until water runs steady.
• Additional flushing may be required in some households
where water is of poor quality.
I'm trying to dispense water to
flush the system. Where's the water?
During initial use, allow about a 1 to 2 minute delay to
allow internal water tank to fill.
Replacing Water Filter
IMPORTANT: Air trapped in system may cause water and
cartridge to eject. Use caution when removing.
Turn filter counterclockwise until it
1
releases from filter head.
Drain water from filter into sink or toilet,
2
and dispose in normal household garbage.
Wipe up excess water in filter cover and
3
continue with installation steps 2 and 3.
When do I change the water filter?
Select dispenser models feature a water filter change indicator.
For instructions on how to operate and reset this feature, refer
to the dispenser features section in your manual.
For units without indicator feature, filter should be changed
approximately every 6 months.
IMPORTANT: Condition of water and amount used
determines life span of water filter cartridge. If water use is
high, or if water is of poor quality, replacement may need to
take place more often.
What if I choose not to use the water
filtration system?
Dispenser feature may be used without water filter cartridge.
If you choose this option, replace filter with blue bypass
cap.
How do I order a replacement filter
cartridge?
Replacement Water Filter cartridge model OWF51
is available through your dealers and servicers. Contact
your local distributor for more information.
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