Maytag GZ2626GEKW13, GZ2626GEKS13, GZ2626GEKS, GZ2626GEKB13, GS2624PEKW Owner’s Manual

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

Installation ....................................... 3-6

Q Temperature Controls .............................. 7-9

Fresh Food Features ............................. 10-12

_ Freezer Features ................................... 13

Ice and Water ................................... 14-15

0 Water Filter ..................................... 16-17

D Food Storage Tips .................................. 18

Care and Cleaning ............................... 19-22

_J Operating Sounds .................................. 23

Troubleshooting ................................. 24-27

Part No. 12842126 Litho USA

Importan!SafetyInstructions

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.

If you need service contact your local dealer for warranty information.

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 necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.

What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions

Warning and In]portant Safety Instructions appearing m this guide are not n]eant to cover all possible

conditions and situations that may occur. Con]mon sense, caution and care nll_lSt be exercised when

instalhng, maintaining or operating apphance.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words,

Labels

DANGER - Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

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

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

acctdents. 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.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not

understand.

Importan!SafetyInstructions

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 mstructtons before usmg the refngeratot:

2. Observe all local codes and ordmances.

3. Be sure to follow earthmg mstructtons.

4. Check wtth a quahfied electnctan tfyou are not sure thts apphance ts properly earthed.

5. Do not earth to a gas hne.

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

7. Refngerator ts destgned to operate on a separate

220-240 volt, 10 amp., 50 HZ cycle hne.

8. Do not modtfy plug on power cord. If plug does not 1Z fit electncal outlet, have proper outlet installed by a

quahfied electnctan.

9. Do not use a two-prong adapter, extenston cord or power stnp.

10. Do not tamper wtth refrigerator controls.

13.

Install refngerator accordmg to Installatton Instructtons. All connecttons for water, electncal

power and earthmg must comply wtth local codes and be made by hcensed personnel when requtred.

14.

Keep your refngerator m good condttton. Bumping or droppmg refngerator can damage refrigerator or

cause refngerator to malfunctton or leak. If damage occurs, have refngerator checked by quahfied

service technician.

15.

A quahfied servtce techmctan must replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.

16.

Always read and follow manufacturer's storage and tdeal envtronment mstructtons for ttems bemg stored m refngerator.

Your refngerator should not be operated m the presence of explostve fumes.

18.

Chtldren should not chmb, hang or stand on any part of the refngerator.

19.Clean up sptlls or water leakage assoctated wtth water mstallatton.

11. Do not servtce or replace any part of refngerator unless spectfically recommended m Use & Care Gutde or pubhshed user-repatr mstructtons. Do not

attempt servtce tf mstructtons are not understood or tf they are beyond personal sktll level.

12. Always dBconnect refngerator from electrical supply before attemptmg any servtce. DBconnect power

cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.

20. The apphance ts not mtended for use by young chtldren or mflrm persons wtthout supervBton.

21. Young chtldren should be supervtsed to ensure that they do not play wtth the apphance.

Installing Your Refrigerator

These instructions were provtded to aid you In the installation of your Llnlt. The n]anufacturer cannot be responstble for tmproper mstallatton.

Steps to Follow...

P, qualified engineer must connect refrigerator in accordance with these installation instructions.

Measure door opening and depth and wtdth of refrigerator. Remove handles or doors tf requtred. Engtneer i]]tlSt also do the followtng:

1. Follow local water and electrical company connectton regulattons.

2. Complete water supply connectton before electrical supply connecttons.

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

Note: When wrttmg or calhng about a servtce problem, please include the following mformatton

a Your name, address and telephone number, d A cleat-descrtptton of the problem you are having, b Model number and serial number, e Proof of purchase [sales recetpt) c Name and address of your dealer or engineer,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Installation

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 43° C. Malfunction may occur at this

temperature.

• Refrigerator is designed for indoor household application only.

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 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 transport

by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding between the refrigerator and dolly.

Measuring the Opening

When installing your refrigerator allow 13 mm space at top, 19 mm space behind machine compartment cover

(located in the rear). Allow 6 mm space on both sides of the refrigerator for proper air circulation, ease of installation, and leveling. If the refrigerator is placed

with the door hinge side against the wall, you may want to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider.

60 cm deep models

Note: Trim corners of countertop 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.

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

Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or bungee cords. Thread straps through handles when possible. Do not over-tighten. Over-tightening

restraints may dent or damage outside finish.

How to Remove and Replace

Door and Hinges

How to Connect the Water

Supply (select models)

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.

Installation

Handle Installation

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.

Front Mount Handle [select models) Materials Needed:

• Gloves to protect hands

• Phillips screwdriver

• Plastic door removal card (or 0.1 cm thick plastic

card), retain the card for offset handle use.

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

5. Grasp the handle firmly and slide

down.

To Remove:

1. Grasp the lower part of the handle firmly, slide up, lift and remove from

surface.

Offset Handles

To Install:

1. Align fresh food handle with trim

retainer and door clip.

2. Make sure the tabs of the handle clip are below the tabs of the door clip.

3. Rotate the handle so that the handle is /

flat against the door.

4. The tab on the lower part of the handle

will align with the hole in the handle

cap.

5. Slide handle upward until it clicks.

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Slide extension until it stops on inside edge of

handle.

To Install:

1. The handles are to be oriented as shown.

2. Align door handle with the door studs.

3. Ensure the large hole in the

mounting clip is positioned down on both ends of the

handle.

Door Stud

6. Snap top of handle into trim retainer clip.

7. Repeat for freezer handle.

To Remove:

Protect the area above the handle trim

with tape. Insert the tip of a flat blade screwdriver between the handle trim

and door panel. Carefully pry the trim away from the door panel.

Pull trim free from the trim retainer.

Insert door removal card (or 0.1 cm

thick plastic card) between the handle and door

panel (approximately 3.8 cm).

4. Grasp the handle firmly and pull downward to remove.

5. Repeat for freezer handle.

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Installation

Full-Length Aluminum Handles

To Install:

1. Releasetop door trim by removing Phillips screws from top of fresh food door and

retain screws for later use.

Align notches on back of handle with retaining clips on doors. Insert clips into notches and slide handle

down until it contacts bottom trim.

3. Replace top door trim and Phillips screws.

Repeat instructions 1-3 to install other handle.

To Remove:

1. Releasetop door trim by removing

Phillips screws from top of fresh food

door and retain screws for later use.

2. Grasp handle firmly with both hands. Slide handle upward approximately 1.9

cm to release.

3. Repeat instructions 1-3 to remove other handle.

To Reinstall:

1. Repeat in reverse order.

Door Clip

6 mm Panel Dimensions:

ExtendedDoor Models

Freshfooddoor Upperfreezerdoor (dispenser) Lowerfreezerdoor (dispenser]

Freezerdoor (non-dispenser)

Panel Height

169.5 cm

46.0 cm

81.5 cm

169.5 cm

PanelWidth

48.1crn

35.4cm

To Install:

Remove top trim screws with a Phillips

screwdriver to remove top trim.

Slide handle upward until loose. Pull handle from door.

Remove door retainer clips with a V;' hex head driver.

Slide bottom of panels into bottom door trim until hinge side of decorator panel rests under hinge side trim. Important:

Tape tops of panels to door to prevent panels from falling.

Reinstall door retainer clips with a '/;' hex head driver.

Reinstall handle by inserting retaining clips on door into notches on back of handle. Slide handle down until it contacts

bottom trim.

7. Remove tape from tops of panels before reinstalling top door trim with Phillips screw removed in step 1.

To Remove:

Decorator Door Panels

Procedure:

• To protect door surfaces from being scratched, cover back edges of decorator panels by placing masking tape along

back edges.

• Saveall screws and reuse in original locations.

1. Perform step 1as explained in the installation instructions. Important: Tapetops of panels to door to prevent panels from

falling.

2. Perform steps 2 & 3. Remove tape to slide panels out of door

trim. Continue with steps 5, 6,and 7 to replace handle and trim.

Euro Handles

This handle style is installed at the factory.

Materials Needed:

• _2"Allen wrench

To Remove:

• Remove set screw from handle mounting post using _2"Allen wrench.

• Repeat the procedure on all posts to remove the handle.

To Replace:

• Align handle with the mounting posts.

• Fully tighten all set screws to secure handle in place.

Installation

Leveling

Using a carpenter's level, make sure front of refrigerator is '/4"(6 ram) or approximately '/2bubble

higher than back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level from side to side.

Turn stabilizing legs (C) clockwise until

firmly against floor.

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Notes:

• Complete any required water supply connection before leveling.

• Some models only have adjustment screws (A).

Materials Needed:

• %" hex head driver

• Carpenter's level.

1. Remove toe grille.

• Grasp firmly and pull -- J outward to unclip.

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

Turn adjustment screws (A) counterclockwise

to allow the full weight of the refrigerator to

rest on the stabilizing legs.

If required, correct rocking of refrigerator by turning rear

adjustment screw clockwise to raise

rocking corner. If doors are uneven, do the following:

• Determine which door needs to be raised. Turn front roller adjustment screw (A) clockwise

to raise front corner of door. If one refrigerator door has reached the limit of

its adjustment range and doors are still not level, raise or lower the opposite door by turning roller adjustment screw clockwise or counterclockwise.

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3. 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.

Check with level to verify 6 mm tilt to the back for proper door closure.

• If refrigerator is aligned and stable, replace toe grille.

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

Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.

TempermureControls

Touch Temperature Controls

(select models, style varies by model)

The controls are located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment.

Control

Initial Control Settings

After plugging the refrigerator in, set the controls.

• Pressing the_ or pads adjusts the controls to the desired setting.

• Set the Freezer control on 4.

• Set the Refrigerator control on 4.

• Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours before

adding food.

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. This condition will be more noticeable when

you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and after excessive or lengthy door openings.

Temperature Control Guide

Refrigerator too warm Set the Refrigerator control

to next higher number by

pressing the _ pad.

Refrigerator too cold Set the Refrigerator control

to next lower number by

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Freezer too warm Set the Freezer control to

Freezer too cold

Turn control OFF

pressing the_ pad.

next higher number by pressing the pad.

Set the Freezer control to next lower number by

pressing the pad. Press the Freezer or

Refrigerator @, pad until a dash "-" appears in the

display.

Trisensor Climate Control

(select models)

The control is located at the top front of the fresh food

compartment or cabinet front.

Control

Adjusting the 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

Temperature Control Guide table.

• Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change

either control more than one number at a time.

• Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.

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Initial Temperature Setting

Temperatures are preset at the factory at 3° C in the

fresh food compartment and -18 ° C in the freezer corn partment.

Adjusting the Control

24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If so,

TemperatureControls

adjust the control as indicated in the Temperature Control Guide below.

• The first touch of the _+_//_ or _-_/V pads shows the current temperature setting.

• The display will show the new setting for

approximately three seconds, and then return to the actual temperature currently within that

compartment.

• Do not change either control more than one degree

at a time. Allow temperature to stabilize for 24 hours before making a new temperature adjustment.

Temperature Control Guide

Refrigerator too cold

Refrigerator too wa rm

Freezer too cold

Freezer too warm

Set the Refrigerator control to next higher number by

pressing the _/A pad.

Set the Refrigerator control to next lower number by

pressing the _ / V pad.

Set the Freezer control to

next higher number by pressing the _/A pad.

Set the Freezer control to

next lower number by pressing the _-_/_ pad.

rated has passed through the filter OR 11 months have

elapsed since the filter has been installed. The red Replace light will illuminate when the rated

volume of water has passed through the filter OR 12

months have elapsed since the filter was installed. A new filter should be installed immediately when the Replace light is illuminated.

After replacing the filter, press and hold the Reset Filter pad for three seconds. The Order and Replace

lights will go off.

Vacation Mode (_

The Vacation Mode feature causes the freezer to defrost less frequently, conserving energy. The

Vacation Mode indicator light will illuminate when the feature is activated. To deactivate, press the Vacation

Mode pad again OR open either door. The indicator light will go off.

Notes:

• Door openings will not deactivate Vacation Mode for approximately one hour after activation.

• If vacationing for more than a few days, see the Preparing for Vacation section, page 22.

Turn refrigerator

OFF

Speed Ice

When activated, Speed Ice reduces the freezer temperature to the optimum setting

for 24 hours in order to produce more ice. Important: When the Speed Ice feature is in operation, the _+_/A

and _/_7 pads for the Freezer control will not operate.

Reset Filter (select models) _(F_-_ When a water filter has been installed in the refrigerator, the yellow Order light will illuminate when

90 percent of the volume of water for which the filter is

Press the Freezer _+_/A pad until OFF appears in the

display. Press either the Freezer or Refrigerator

_::_/_ pad to turn back on.

Temp Alarm

The Temp Alarm system will alert you if the freezer or fresh food temperatures exceed

normal operating temperatures due to a power outage

or other event. When activated, the Temp Alarm light will illuminate.

If the freezer or fresh food temperatures have exceeded these limits, the display will alternately show the current compartment temperatures and the

highest compartment temperatures reached when the

power was out. An audible alarm will sound

repeatedly.

Press the Temp Alarm pad once to stop the audible alarm. The Temp Alarm light will continue to flash and the temperatures will alternate until the temperatures

have stabilized. To turn off Temp Alarm, press and hold the Temp

Alarm pad for three seconds. The indicator light will go off.

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