Maytag 61005299 User Manual

Top Mount Refrigerator

USER’S GUIDE

Congratulations on your purchase
of a Maytag Performa

™

refrigerator! Your
satisfaction is very important to us, so please
read this guide carefully. You will find instructions
on the proper operation and maintenance of your
new appliance.

The “Before You Call” section is designed to help you
solve basic problems before consulting a servicer.
This can save you time and money.

If you have questions, write us (include your model
number and phone number) or call:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR

®

Center
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-9900 USA
1-800-688-2002 CANADA
1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing
impaired or speech impaired)
(Mon.–Fri., 8am–8pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Setting and Adjusting

Temperature Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Looking Inside the

Fresh Food Compartment . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Looking Inside the

Freezer Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Ice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Food Storage Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Food Storage Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Storing the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Care & Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cleaning Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Guide de L’Utilisateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Guía del Usuario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Part No.111244-1 Form No.A/10/00 MCS Part No. 61005299 Litho U.S.A.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions

• Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose.

• To prevent possibility of hazard due to electrical shock,
never plug the refrigerator into a receptacle which has
not been grounded adequately and in accordance with
the local and national electrical codes. See warning
and the grounding instructions below.

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or replacing a
light bulb.

• In case of power failure, minimize door openings. If the
power failure is of a long duration, protect the food by
placing blocks of dry ice on top of the packages or
check with a local frozen foods locker about temporary
storage. Frozen foods which have thawed completely
should not be refrozen.

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

WARNING:

When using your appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following:

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 the
instructions below to help
prevent accidents.

• Take off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so
that children may not easily
climb inside.

WARNING

— This appliance is designed to operate on a normal 115 volt, 15 amp, 60 cycle line.There
should be a separate, grounded circuit serving this appliance only. Do not use an extension cord. Do
not use any device that will alter the electrical performance of this appliance.

This appliance is equipped with a three-pronged
grounding plug for your protection against possible
electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged into a
grounding receptacle. Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a
properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle. Do not
under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use an
adapter plug.

Model Number

Serial Number

NOTE:

In our continuing effort to improve the
quality of our appliances, it may be necessary to
make changes to the appliance without revising this
guide.

Have complete model and serial number identification of
your refrigerator. This is located on a data plate inside the
refrigerator compartment, on the upper left side. Record
these numbers below for easy acccess.

For Future Assistance

Keep your sales slip, proof of original purchase date is
needed for warranty service.

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

• Children should not climb, hang or stand on the
shelves of this refrigerator.

Power supply cord with 3-prong
grounding cord.

Grounding type wall receptacle

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Leveling

Your refrigerator is equipped with front and back rollers
so it can be moved away from the wall for cleaning. To
enhance its appearance and to maintain performance,
your refrigerator should be level.

For refrigerator models with adjustable wheels:

• Remove the base grille by grasping both ends and
pulling straight out (see fig. 1).

• Adjust the wheels with a screwdriver or a 1/4”
socket (see fig. 2).

• To prevent the refrigerator from rolling, use the
leveling/lock screws. Turning down both leveling
screws locks the cabinet into place (see fig. 3).

• To replace the base grille, align the spring clips with
the round openings in the cabinet and push each end
in until the grille locks into place.

For all other models:

• Adjust the leveling/lock screws beneath each front
corner at the base of the cabinet. Turn these
leveling/lock screws clockwise to raise a cabinet
corner and counterclockwise to lower a cabinet
corner (see fig. 3).

• If the floor is not level and it is necessary to raise the
rear of the cabinet, we suggest rolling the rear wheels
onto a piece of plywood or other shim material.

Your new refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment. Remove and discard shelf packing clips (if used) located just above
each shelf where they hook onto the frame. To remove plastic clips wiggle the clips sideways and pull straight out.

Installation

Location

• Allow for a free flow of air through the front base
grille.

• Install the refrigerator where the room temperature
will not go below 55˚ F. With temperatures below 55˚,
the refrigerator will not run frequently enough to
maintain proper temperature in the freezer.

• Allow a minimum 1/2” clearance on the sides, top
and back for ease of installation. If refrigerator is
placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you
may want to allow additional space so the door can
be opened wider.

• Use caution when installing the unit on vinyl or
hardwood floors so as not to mark or otherwise
damage the flooring. A piece of plywood, a rug or
other material should be used to protect the floor
while positioning the unit.

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

Fig. 3

TURN
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
TO LOWER CABINET
CORNER

TURN CLOCKWISE TO
RAISE CABINET CORNER

Energy Saving Tips

• Locate the refrigerator away from heat producing
appliances such as the range or dishwasher, heat
vents and direct sunlight.

• Level the refrigerator and do not block ventilation
around the front grille.

• Let hot dishes cool slightly before putting into the
refrigerator or freezer.

• Cover liquids.

• Keep the freezer full to near capacity so less cold air
will escape during door openings. When the freezer
is less than two-thirds full, place milk cartons half
full of water in the freezer.

• Wipe moisture from the outside of containers before
placing them into the refrigerator.

• Avoid opening the doors too often.

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FREEZER CONTROL FRESH FOOD CONTROL

4 - MID
7 - COLDEST

• 5 • 4 • 3 •

6• 5• 4 • 3 • 2

Allow 24 hours

between adjustments

Initial setting : 4

(Mid setting)

4 - MID

7 - COLDEST

4

FRESH FOOD TEMP

START AT 4 COLDEST IS 7

FREEZER CONTROL

START AT 3

COLDEST COLD

5

4

3

2

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Temperature Controls

Depending on the model, the style and location of the controls will vary. Some models have two dial or two slide
controls at the top of the fresh food compartment. Other models have separate controls, one at the top of the fresh
food compartment and another single control at the back of the freezer compartment.

Double Dial Controls:

Separate Single Dial Controls:

Initial Settings

• The freezer control has settings from 1 (warmest) to 7 (coldest). Initially set this
control on 4.

• The fresh food control has settings from 1 (warmest) to 7 (coldest). Initially set
this control on 4.

Initial Settings

• The fresh food control has settings from 1 (warmest) to 7 (coldest). Initially set
this control on 4.

• The freezer control has settings from 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest). Initially set this
control on 3.

REFRIGERATOR CONTROL
Mid - 5 Coldest - 9

FREEZER CONTROL
Mid - 5 Coldest - 9

INITIAL SETTING: 5

Allow 24 hours

between adjustments

Slide Controls:

Initial Settings

• The refrigerator control has settings from 1 (warmest) to 9 (coldest). Initially set this
control on 5.

• The freezer control has settings from 1 (warmest) to 9 (coldest). Initially set this
control on 5.

NOTE:

• Your refrigerator will run continuously for several hours when you first start
it. This is normal.

• Let the refrigerator run at least 8-12 hours before adding food.

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Adjust fresh food control to next higher setting.
Adjust fresh food control to next lower setting.
Adjust freezer control to next higher setting.
Adjust freezer control to next lower setting.
Set fresh food control to OFF or 0.
Slide the freezer control to OFF.

Temperature Controls

Temperature Control Guide

No Defrosting

Your refrigerator is designed to defrost automatically.

Warm Cabinet Surfaces

At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be
warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that
helps prevent moisture from condensing on the
cabinet. The condition will be more noticeable when
you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and
after excessive or lengthy door openings.

NOTE:

Turning the control to OFF or 0 stops cooling in BOTH compartments. It does not shut off power to the

refrigerator.

NOTE: During the automatic defrost cycle, you
may notice a red glow/reflection in the vents on the
back wall of the freezer compartment and you may
hear the sound of water droplets coming into
contact with the defrost heater. This is normal
during the defrost cycle.

Adjusting the Temperature Controls

• 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If so,
adjust the control(s) as indicated in the table below.

• Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change either control more than one number at a time.

• Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize before resetting.

• Changing either control will have some effect on the temperature of the other compartment.

Fresh Food Compartment too Warm
Fresh Food Compartment too Cold
Freezer too Warm
Freezer too Cold
Turn Refrigerator Off (Dial Controls)
Turn Refrigerator Off (Slide Controls)