Maytag 23inch, 25inch User Manual
REFRIGERATOR
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Table of Contents
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY.....................................................................1
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .......................................................2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................6
REFRIGERATOR USE ...........................................................................9
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
REFRIGERATOR CARE ...................................................................... 16
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................17
ACCESSORIES .................................................................................... 19
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ................................................................ 19
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
W10199183A
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
■
Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.
■
Do not remove ground prong.
■
Do not use an adapter.
■
Do not use an extension cord.
■
Disconnect power before servicing.
■
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
■
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
■
Use nonflammable cleaner.
■
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from refrigerator.
■
Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
■
Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker
kit ready models only).
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■
A qualified service technician must install the water line and
ice maker.
■
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some models).
■
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
■
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
■
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous
– even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of
your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help
prevent accidents.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
IMPORTANT:
■ Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
■ Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with homeowner.
■ Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference
and for the local electrical inspector’s use.
■ Keep cardboard shipping piece or plywood under refrigerator
until it is installed in the operating position.
■ Comply with installation specifications and dimensions.
■ Remove any moldings or decorative panels from kitchen
cabinets that would not allow access to the refrigerator for
service.
■ Contact a qualified electrical installer.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:
■ Take off the doors.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
TOOLS NEEDED (on some models):
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
■ Cordless drill
■ ¹⁄₄" Nut driver
and drill bit
■ Flat-blade
screwdriver
PARTS NEEDED (on some models):
■ Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm)
saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing.
■ Or you can purchase a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) copper tubing with
shutoff valve and a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) compression fitting
(coupling).
■ Depending on water line connections, you may also need a ¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm) nut and ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) ferrule.
■ ⁵⁄₁₆" or adjustable wrench
■ ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" Open-end wrenches
■ Two adjustable wrenches
■ ³⁄₈" and ¹⁄₂" Socket wrenches
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Top Vie w
A
Product Dimensions
When leveling legs are fully extended to 1" (25 mm) below the
refrigerator, add ³⁄₄" (19 mm) to the height dimensions.
³⁄₈"
35⁵⁄₈"
(90.5 cm)
15⁵⁄₈"
(39.6 cm)
A. Dimensions may vary based on the model.
19¹⁄₂"
(49.5 cm)
(9.53 mm)
(61.0 cm)
(6.7 cm) max.
24"
27¹⁄₂"
(69.7 cm)
2
⁵⁄₈"
30¹⁄₈"
(76.4 cm) max.
Side View
■ Height dimensions are shown with the leveling legs extended
to the minimum height of ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) below the refrigerator.
■ The power cord is approximately 85" (215 cm) long.
21¹⁄₄"
(54.1 cm)
B
A
Front View
A
35¹¹⁄₁₆"
(90.6 cm)
Model Size Height A
23' (661 L)
25' (705 L)
64⁷⁄₈" (164.8 cm)
67³⁄₄" (172.1 cm)
3⁵⁄₈"
(9.2 cm)
3⁵⁄₈" (9.2 cm)
Model Size A B C
23'
(661 L)
25'
(705 L)
68³⁄₄"
(174.6 cm)
71³⁄₄"
(182.2 cm)
68⁷⁄₈"
(175.0 cm)
71⁷⁄₈"
(182.5 cm)
Approx.
85" (215 cm)
68¹⁄₂"
(174.0 cm)
71¹⁄₂"
(181.6 cm)
C
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Opening Dimensions
)
■ Height dimensions are shown with the leveling legs extended
to the minimum height of ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) below the refrigerator.
NOTE: When leveling legs are fully extended to 1" (25 mm)
below the refrigerator, add ³⁄₄" (19 mm) to the height
dimensions.
■ Minimum fixed wall position is 13¹⁄₄" (34 cm) from the freezer
door and 16¹⁄₂" (42 cm) from the refrigerator door.
36"
(91.5 cm)
¹⁄₂"
¹⁄₄"
13
(34 cm)
A
16
(42 cm)
Location Requirements
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
NOTES:
■ The cabinet depth refrigerator can be installed into a recessed
opening, at the end of cabinets or as a freestanding
refrigerator.
■ If you are installing the refrigerator to fit flush with the front of
the base cabinets, all shoe molding and baseboards must be
removed from the rear of the refrigerator opening.
■ For full-overlay cabinet doors, the height of the opening must
be 69¹⁄₈" (175.6 cm).
■ Location should permit doors to open fully. See the “Door
Swing Dimensions” section.
■ Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other
heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall
below 55°F (13°C).
■ Floor must support refrigerator weight (more than 600 lbs
[272 kg], door panels and contents).
Model Size Height A
Standard Cabinet
23' (661 L)
25' (705 L)
69" (175.3 cm)
72" (182.9 cm)
Height A
Full-overlay*
69¹⁄₈" (175.6 cm)
72¹⁄₈" (183.2 cm)
*For full-overlay cabinet doors with a trim kit, the opening height
must be adjusted as shown.
Door Swing Dimensions
Location must permit doors to open to a minimum of 150°. Allow
13¹⁄₄" (34 cm) minimum space between the side wall and the
freezer side of the refrigerator. Allow 16¹⁄₂" (42 cm) minimum
space between the side wall and the refrigerator side.
NOTE: Dimensions may vary based on model.
³⁄₄"
41
(106 cm)
13⁵⁄₈"
(34.5 cm)
2
⁵⁄₈"
(6.6 cm)
¹⁄₂"
(12.7 mm)
90˚
150˚
17"
(43.0 cm)
0"
(0.1 mm)
45¹⁄₂"
(115.6 cm
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Electrical Requirements
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is
important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection:
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt 60 Hz. (Plug 1), 220/240 Volt 50 Hz. (Plugs 2 or 3), or
220 Volt 60 Hz. (Plug 3) AC only 10-amp fused and grounded
(earthed) electrical supply is required.
For Australia and New Zealand:
Your new appliance has been especially manufactured to meet all
Australian Standards and Conditions.
Some notations in the installation instructions may refer to
electrical requirements in other countries, so we draw your
particular attention to these specific notes.
Your appliance needs to be plugged into a 230/240 Volt 50 Hz.
10-amp (Plug 4) AC only earthed outlet.
Water Supply Requirements
(on some models)
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
TOOLS NEEDED:
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" Open-end or two
adjustable wrenches
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with
your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆"
(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.
IMPORTANT:
■ All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing
only in areas where the household temperatures will remain
above freezing.
■ ¹⁄₄" Nut driver
■ ¹⁄₄" Drill bit
■ Cordless drill
Plug 1
It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your
refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off
by a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
Plug 2
Plug 3
Plug 4
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or
removing a light bulb, turn the control, (Thermostat, Refrigerator
or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then
disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you
are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and
reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control
depending on the model) to the desired setting.
Water Pressure
A potable cold water supply with water pressure of between
30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water
dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water
pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a
reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and
827 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):
■ Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
■ Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy usage.
■ If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may further reduce the
water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse
osmosis system. Remove the water filter. See “Water Filtration
System.”
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack the Refrigerator
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Remove the Packaging
Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. Do not use sharp
instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive
cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the
surface of your refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:
■ Use ³⁄₈" socket wrench to remove skids.
■ All four leveling legs must contact the floor to support and
stabilize the full weight of the refrigerator.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for
cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with
cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull
the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or
“walk” the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor
damage could occur.
Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of
your refrigerator before using it. See “Cleaning.”
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers
are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid
dropping.
Install New Water Line
(if required)
TOOLS NEEDED:
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" Open-end or
two adjustable wrenches
1. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
2. Find a
3. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
4. Using a cordless drill, drill a
5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be
6. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper
7. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, turn
¹⁄₂" (12.70 mm) to 1¹⁄₄" (3.18 cm) vertical COLD water
pipe near the refrigerator.
NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure
must be followed: Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the
bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This also
keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the
water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both
ends of copper tubing are cut square.
¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
G
DEF
A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
sure outlet end is solidly in the
water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten
packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly
so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you
may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper
tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper
tubing.
tubing as shown in the diagram. Insert the end of the tubing
into the outlet end of the shutoff valve as far as it will go.
Screw the compression nut onto the outlet end with an
adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear.
Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe.
■ ¹⁄₄" Drill bit
■ Cordless drill
A
B
C
E. Compression sleeve
F. S h ut o ff v a lv e
G. Packing nut
¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) drilled hole in the
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