Maytag G32026PExx, SOV026TB User Manual

Bottom Freezer

Use & Care Guide

Part No. 12828113 Litho U.S.A.

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 1-2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Fresh Food Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Freezer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Food Storage Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17

Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21

Guía de uso y cuidado en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-43

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien français . . . . . . . . . . . 44-65

Benutzungs- und Pflegeanleitungen – Deutsch . . . . . . 6 6-87

Italiano – Guida all’uso e alla manutenzione . . . . . . . . 88-109

∂ППЛУИО¤˜ Ф‰ЛБ›В˜ ¯Ъ‹ЫЛ˜ О·И КЪФУЩ›‰·˜ . . . . . . . . . 110-131

Guia de Uso e Cuidado em Português . . . . . . . . . . . . .132-153

Nederlandse gebruiks- en onderhoudshandleiding . .154-175

Dansk betjeningsvejledning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176-197

Svensk manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198-219

Suomenkielinen käyttö- ja huolto-ohje . . . . . . . . . . . 220-241

Norsk bruks- og vedlikeholdsanvisning . . . . . . . . . . 242-263

Türkçe Kullanım ve Bakım Kılavuzu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 4-287

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practice s which COULD re sult in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

DAN GE R – Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

DANGER

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage.

CAUTION

What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating appliance.

Always contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance. Consumer: Please read and keep this Use & Care

Guide for future reference. This guide provides proper use and maintenance information.

Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled check as proof of purchase.

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 access.

Model Number _______________________________ Serial Number ________________________________ Date of Purchase______________________________ In our continuing effort to improve the quality and

performance of our appliances, it may be nece ssary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.

To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following:

IMPORTANT: Junked or abandoned refrigerators

are still dangerous – even if they sit out for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

•Take off the doors.

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

DANGER

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.

2. Observe all local codes and ordinances.

3. Be sure to follow earthing instructions.

4. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure this appliance is properly earthed.

5. Do not earth to a gas line.

6. Do not earth to a cold-water pipe.

7. Refrigerator is de signed to operate on a separate 220-240 volt, 10 amp., 50 HZ c ycle line.

8. Do not modify plug on power cord. If plug does not fit electrical outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

9. Do not use a two-prong adapter, extension cord or power strip.

10. Do not tamper with refrigerator controls.

11. Do not service or replace any part of refrigerator unless specifically recommended in Use & Care Guide or published user-repair instructions. Do not attempt service if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level.

12. Always disconnect refrigerator from electrical supply before attempting any service. Disconnect power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.

13. Install refrigerator according to Installation Instructions. All connections for water, electrical power and earthing must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required.

14. Keep your refrigerator in good condition. Bumping or dropping refrigerator can damage refrigerator or cause refrigerator to malfunction or leak. If damage occurs, have refrigerator checked by qualified service technician.

15. Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.

16. Always read and follow manufacturer’s storage and ideal environment instructions for items being stored in refrigerator.

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

18. Children should not climb, hang or stand on any part of the refrigerator.

19. Clean up spills or water leakage associated with water installation.

20. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

21. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

WARNING

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FORFUTUREREFERENCE

Installing Your Refrigerator

These instructions were provided to aid you in the inst allation of your unit. The manufacturer cannot be re sponsible 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 connections.

Service to or replacement of power cord must be performed by a qualified engineer.

Note

When writing or calling about a service problem, please include the following information:

a. Your name, address and telephone number; d. Aclear de scription of the problem you are having; b. Model number and serial number; e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt) c. Name and address of your dealer or engineer;

Installation

Your refrigerator was packed c arefully for shipment. Remove and discard shelf packaging and tape. Do not remove the serial plate.

Measuring the Opening

When installing your refrigerator, measure carefully. One-half inch (1.3 cm) of air space should be provided for the top and back of the refrigerator.

Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet, tile, wood floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller than anticipated.

Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling procedure under Leveling.

IMPORTANT: If refrigerator is to be installed into a recess where the top of the refrigerator is completely covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap to verify proper clearance.

Transporting Your Refrigerator

• NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator on its back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in to assure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging the refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to internal parts.

• Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator. ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side or back–NEVER from its front.

•Protect outside finish of refrigerator during transpor t by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inser ting padding between the refrigerator and dolly.

• Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or bungee cords. Thread straps through handles when possible. Do not overtighten. Overtightening restraints may dent or damage out side finish.

Leveling

To protect property and refrigerator from damage, observe the following:

•Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.

• Do not use power tools when performing leveling procedure.

CAUTION

To enhance the appearance and maintain performance, the refrigerator should be level. (side to side)

Note

• Complete any required door reversal, panel installation and/or a water supply connection, before leveling.

Materials Needed

•

⁄8" hex head driver

• Carpenter’s level

1. Remove toe grille.

• Grasp firmly and pull outward to unclip.

To be done by a qualified engineer only.

WARNING

Contact a qualified engineer to perform this t ask.

WARNING

How to Remove and Replace Door and Hinges

Contact a qualified engineer to perform this t ask.

WARNING

How to Connect the Water Supply (select models)

Note: 60 cm deep models

Trim corners of counter top to a 45° angle if countertop has 25 mm overhang. Provide 5 mm clearance on both sides of refrigerator, and allow 7 mm on top for ease of installation and leveling. No minimum clearance is required at the rear of the cabinet.

Location

• Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with cabinet material.

• Do not install where temperature falls below 13° C or rises above 95° C. Malfunction may occur at this temperature.

• Refrigerator is designed for indoor household application only.

For pullout drawer only:

1. Turn both stabilizing legs clockwise until firmly against floor. Turn roller adjustment screws 2 to 3 times counterclockwise so that the full weight of refrigerator rests on st abilizing legs.

2. Replace toe grille and bracket cover(s). See markings on inside of toe grille to insure proper placement.

Roller Adjustment Screw

Stabilizing

Leg

Installation

Notch

Location

• Use slight pressure to pry the cover loose.

• Continue to maintain downward pressure to the notched side of the cover while swinging it off.

4. Select models also have rear adjustment screws (B). Using the hex head driver, turn each of these adjustment screws (B) to raise or lower the rear of the refrigerator.

5. Using the carpenter’s level, make sure front of refrigerator is 6 mm or half bubble higher than back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level from side to side.

6. Turn stabilizing legs (C) clockwise until firmly against floor.

7. Freezer drawer models only: Turn adjustment screws (A) counterclockwise to allow the full weight of the refrigerator to rest on the stabilizing legs.

8. Replace bracket cover(s).

•Position cover into the outer edge of the hinge.

•Swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap it

into place.

9. Replace the toe grille.

Note

•For proper reinstallation, ensure the “top” marking on the interior of the toe grille is oriented correctly.

• Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower cabinet slots.

• Snap bottom portion into place first. Press down on top of grille until top portion snaps into place.

Note

• Some models only have adjustment screws “A.”

3. Using hex head driver, turn the front adjustment screws (A) on each side to raise or lower the front of the refrigerator.

Handles

If not installed, the handle is located in the interior of the fresh food section or attached to the back of your refrigerator.

Remove and discard handle packaging and tape. Handle design varies from refrigerator to refrigerator.

Please reference the appropriate instructions for your model below.

Fresh Food Handles

Front Mount Handle - Style 1 Materials Needed

• Phillips screwdriver

•

⁄16" hex head driver

To Install:

1. Remove 0.6 cm hex head screws from door face with hex head driver, and Phillips screw from top of door.

• If reversing door, remove door

plugs from opposite side of door and insert in screw holes.

2. Align handle holes with screw holes on door face and secure with two door face screws from step 1.

2. Remove bottom bracket cover(s).

• Place the eraser end of a pencil or similar blunt tool in the cover notch.

Installation

3. Locate handle trim in literature pack and install over top and bottom of handle, as illustrated.

• Secure top handle trim with remaining

screw removed in step 1.

• Snap bottom trim over bottom portion

of handle.

To Remove:

1. Remove top handle trim by removing top handle screw.

• Retain trim and screw for later

replacement.

2. Pry bottom handle trim from handle with screwdriver flat blade wrapped in masking tape.

• Retain trim for later replacement.

3. Remove two hex head screws.

• Retain screws for later replacement.

Side Mount Handle Materials Needed

• Phillips screwdriver

To Install:

1. Remove screws from the side of the door.

2. Align the side mount handle with the predrilled holes in the door panel.

3. Insert the screws in the sequence as shown.

4. Ensure the door handle is snug to the door panel.

To Remove:

Reverse installation procedure.

Upper

Handle

Lower

Handle

Freezer Handles

Partial-Width Handle Materials Needed

• Phillips screwdriver

To Install:

1. Install handle by fastening with screws removed from edge of door.

• If reversing freezer door, remove

door plugs from top edge of door and insert into screw holes.

To Remove:

1. Remove handle screws with Phillips screwdriver and retain screws for later use.

Front Mount Handle - style 2 Materials Needed

• Gloves to protect hands

• Phillips screwdriver

• Plastic door removal card (or 0.1 cm thick plastic card), retain the c ard

Attach Extensions to

Handle: (select models)

1. Align handle and

extension as shown.

2. Place extension in handle opening.

3. Apply slight pressure to both sides of the

extension piece.

4. Slide extension until it stops on

inside edge of handle.

To Install:

1. The handles are to be oriented as shown.

2. Align front mount door handle clip with the door tabs.

3. Ensure the handle clips are positioned slightly above the door tabs.

Handle

Clip

Door

Tab

Installation

6. Align bottom of handle with lower door tab. Press upper handle end to door surface and firmly grasp lower end of handle. Gently slide handle upward until bottom of handle settles on door surface, then reverse direction, sliding downward to almost engaging tab with clip.

7. Grasp the handle firmly and slide down until it clicks. The audible click indicates fastening clips are securely interlocked.

2. Grasp the lower part of the handle firmly and lift to remove.

To Remove:

1. Flex the handle away from the door panel. Simultaneously place door handle removal card underneath the base of the lower handle. Insert the card to the line or until it stops.

5. Push the handle down against the upper door tab just enough to allow it to hang unsupported.

4. Rotate the handle so that the handle is flat against the door.

Notes

•There is a slight curve to this style of freezer handle.

•For proper installation, be sure handle is oriented as shown.

To Install:

1. Align door handle clips slightly to the left of the tabs attached to the freezer door.

2. Rotate the handle so the left base is flat against the door.

3. Push the left handle base against the left door tab and slightly to the right, just enough to allow it to hang unsupported.

4. While firmly supporting the left handle base against the door, align the right base of the handle with the right tabs that are attached to the door.

5. Now, while firmly holding the handle at the left and right bases, gently slide the handle towards the right until the right base settles in. The handle should now be flat against the face of the freezer door at both the left and right bases.

6. With hands still firmly keeping the handle flat against the freezer door, you may have to reverse directions momentarily to assure clip/tab engagement. Then firmly slide the handle to the right until it clicks. The audible "click" indicates that the fastening clips are securely interlocked.

Handle

Clip

Handle

Base

Door

Tab

Front Mount Freezer Handle Materials Needed

• Gloves to protect hands.

• Phillips screwdriver.

• Plastic handle removal card (or 0.1 cm thick plastic card). Retain the c ard.

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