Maytag MQF2056TEW, MQF1656TEW Owner's Manual
VERTICAL FREEZER
Use & Care Guide
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CONGÉLATEUR VERTICAL
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
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Table of Contents/Table des matières................................2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FREEZER SAFETY .........................................................................3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Freezer or Refrigerator ..................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................4
Unpacking ....................................................................................4
Location Requirements................................................................4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5
Freezer Door.................................................................................5
Adjust the Door ............................................................................8
FREEZER USE................................................................................8
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation....................................................8
Using the Control .........................................................................8
Key Eject Lock .............................................................................8
FREEZER FEATURES....................................................................9
Refrigerated Shelves....................................................................9
Door Bin........................................................................................9
Storage Basket.............................................................................9
Storage Gate ................................................................................9
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DU CONGÉLATEUR .................................................15
Mise au rebut appropriée de votre
vieux congélateur ou réfrigérateur .............................................15
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ............................................16
Déballage....................................................................................16
Emplacement d’installation........................................................16
Spécifications électriques..........................................................17
Portes du congélateur................................................................17
Ajustement de porte...................................................................20
UTILISATION DU CONGÉLATEUR.............................................20
Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée .....................20
Utilisation de la commande .......................................................20
Serrure à éjection de clé ............................................................21
FREEZER CARE .............................................................................9
Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer................................................9
Base Grille ..................................................................................10
Defrosting and Cleaning Your Manual Defrost Freezer.............10
Changing the Light Bulb.............................................................11
Power Interruptions....................................................................11
Moving Care ...............................................................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................11
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................13
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................13
In Canada ...................................................................................13
Accessories ................................................................................13
WARRANTY ..................................................................................14
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU CONGÉLATEUR...............................21
Clayettes de réfrigération ...........................................................21
Balconnet de porte.....................................................................21
Panier d'entreposage.................................................................21
Barrière d’entreposage...............................................................21
ENTRETIEN DU CONGÉLATEUR ...............................................22
Nettoyage du congélateur sans givre ........................................22
Grille de la base..........................................................................22
Dégivrage et nettoyage du congélateur à dégivrage manuel....22
Remplacement de l'ampoule d’éclairage ..................................23
Pannes de courant électrique ....................................................24
Déménagement..........................................................................24
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................24
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................26
Accessoires ................................................................................26
GARANTIE.....................................................................................27
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FREEZER 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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow these basic precautions:
WARNING:
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
■
■
Plug into a grounded 3 prong 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.
■
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from freezer.
■
Use two or more people to move and install freezer.
■
Keep key away from children.
■
Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or refrigerator.
■
Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker
kit ready models only).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Proper Disposal of
Your Old Freezer or Refrigerator
Before You Throw Away Your Old Freezer or Refrigerator:
■ Take off the doors or lid.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or
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 freezers or refrigerators are still
dangerous... even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are
getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow these
instructions to help prevent accidents.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install freezer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Remove Packaging Materials
■ Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the freezer. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over
the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and
dry.
■ 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 freezer. For more
information, see “Freezer Safety.”
When Moving Your Freezer:
Your freezer is heavy. When moving the freezer for
cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with cardboard
or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull the freezer
straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the
freezer when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside
of your freezer before using it. See the cleaning instructions in
“Freezer Care.”
Location Requirements
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from freezer.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
IMPORTANT: Do not install the freezer near an oven, radiator, or
other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall
below 40°F (5°C).
Check the strength of the floor before installing your freezer. It
should hold the weight of a freezer fully loaded with food.
Allow at least 3" (7.5 cm) of air space at the top and on both sides
of the freezer and 1" (2.5 cm) between the back of the freezer and
the wall. If the freezer is to be against a wall, leave extra space on
the hinge side so the door can open wider.
NOTE: This freezer may be installed side by side with another
refrigerator or freezer. Allow for a 3" (7.5 cm) clearance at the top
and sides and a ¹⁄₄" (0.64 cm) clearance between the appliances.
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.
3" (7.5 cm)
3" (7.5 cm)
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Electrical Requirements
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong 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 freezer into its final location, it is important
to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.
Recommended grounding method
A 115 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only your freezer be provided. Use an outlet that
cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or
removing a light bulb, turn the Temperature Control to the OFF
position as shown and then disconnect the freezer from the
electrical source.
Freezer Door
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₈" hex head socket wrench, ¹⁄₄" hex head
socket wrench, ¹⁄₂" hex head socket wrench, ³⁄₈" hex head socket
wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" openend wrench, flat 2" putty knife.
IMPORTANT:
■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after “Final Steps.” The graphics
shown are for a right-hand swing door (hinges factory
installed on the right).
■ If you only want to remove and replace the door, see
“Remove Door and Hinges” and “Replace Door and Hinges.”
■ Before you begin, turn the control OFF, and remove food and
adjustable door or utility bins from door.
Install and Remove Handle
NOTE: If reversing the door swing, move the handle from one
side of the door to the other side.
To install handle:
1. Place the handle on the door as shown. See Handle graphic.
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, attach the handle to the door
with the four handle screws (provided).
3. Place the trim pieces on the upper and lower handle ends as
shown.
4. Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of the trim.
Slide the top trim down and the bottom trim up toward the
handle.
To remove handle:
1. Remove the top and bottom trim.
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver remove the four handle screws
and lift off the handle.
Remove Door and Hinges
⁵⁄₁₆
" Hex Head Hinge Screw
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Open freezer door and remove base grille from the bottom
front of the freezer. See Base Grille graphic 1A.
3. Close the freezer door and keep it closed until you are ready
to lift it free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the door in place while you are working.
4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic 1B.
5. Lift the freezer door free from the lower hinge and cabinet and
set aside.
6. Remove three hex head hinge screws and bottom hinge
assembly. See Bottom Hinge graphic 1C.
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Reverse Door (optional on some models)
Final Steps
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so that it opens in
the opposite direction, continue with “Reverse Door (optional on
some models)” instructions. If you are not reversing the door, see
“Replace Door and Hinges.”
Cabinet
1. Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top
and move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in
Graphic 2.
2. Remove the door stop screws from the Bottom Hinge
bracket. See Bottom Hinge graphic 1C.
3. Remove the Hinge Pin Nut and Hinge Pin from the hinge
bracket.
4. Rotate the hinge bracket for installation on the opposite side
of the cabinet. See Graphic 3.
5. Reinstall the Hinge Pin Nut and Hinge Pin to the hinge
bracket. Hinge Pin must point “up” when hinge bracket is
installed to the cabinet.
6. Invert the door stop so that the countersunk holes line up
with the screw holes in the hinge assembly. See Graphic 4.
7. Reinstall the door stop screws. See Graphic 3.
8. Reinstall the hinge bracket to the cabinet with the three hex
head hinge screws.
Door
1. Remove the three hinge leaf screws that fasten a hinge leaf to
both the top and bottom of the door. See Graphic 5.
2. Remove the hinge leaf from the top of the door and from the
bottom of the door, and transfer them to the opposite side.
3. Fasten the hinge leaf to the door using the hinge leaf screws
removed in Step 1.
1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are
in place. Reinstall top hinge cover. See Top Hinge graphic 1B.
2. Replace the base grille. See Base Grille graphic 1A.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong 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.
3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
4. Reset the control. See “Using the Control.”
5. Return all removable door parts to door and food to freezer.
Replace Door and Hinges
NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown and tighten
screws. See Bottom Hinge graphic 1C. Replace the freezer
door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the door in place while you are working.
2. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown in the Top
Hinge graphic 1B. Do not tighten the screws completely.
3. Line up the door so that the bottom aligns evenly with the
cabinet. Tighten all screws.
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Door Removal &
Replacement
Base Grille
1A
Door Swing Reversal (optional)
A
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B
Top Hinge
A. Top Hinge Cover
3
B.
/8"
Hex-Head Hinge Screws
C. Top Hinge
Bottom Hinge
A
B
A. Door Stop Screws
B. Door Stop
C. Hinge Pin
D. Hinge Pin Nut
5
/8"
Hex-Head Hinge Screws
E.
A
1B
A
B
C
1C
A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs
Left Hand Hinge
Door Stop
A
B
C
D
Right Hand Hinge
2
4
Door Stop
3
A. Hinge Leaf Screws
B. Hinge Leaf
6
Door Handle
Seal Screw
C
D
E
A. Door Stop Screws
B. Door Stop
C. Hinge Pin
E
D. Hinge Pin Nut
5
E.
/8"
Hex-Head Hinge
Handle
1
Screws
A
B
C
B
A
A. Handle Trim
B. Handle Screws
C. Handle
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Adjust the Door
1. Locate the two front leveling legs taped among the packing
materials.
2. Screw these legs into the front holes on the bottom of the
freezer. The back of the freezer rests on two fixed supports.
3. Adjust the front legs enough to lift the cabinet up off of the
floor.
NOTE: If your model is equipped with rollers, the front legs
should be lowered enough to lift the rollers off of the floor to
ensure the freezer does not roll forward when the door is
opened.
4. Place a leveling tool on top of the freezer first side to side,
then front to back. Turn leg counterclockwise to raise a
corner. Turn leg clockwise to lower a corner.
5. Repeat Step 4 until freezer is level.
6. After freezer is fully loaded with food, recheck with level as in
Step 4.
NOTE: When the freezer is first started, the compressor will run
constantly until the freezer is cooled. It may take up to 6 or
8 hours (or longer), depending on room temperature and the
number of times the freezer door is opened. After the freezer is
cooled, the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep
the freezer at the proper temperature.
The outside of your freezer may feel warm. This is normal. The
freezer’s design and main function is to remove heat from the
contents and air inside the freezer. The heat is transferred to the
room air, making the outside of the freezer feel warm.
Adjusting Control
■ Turn control to a higher number for colder temperatures.
■ Turn control to a lower number for less cold temperatures.
NOTE: The small snowflake icon represents the number 1 or
the least cold setting. The large snowflake icon represents
6 or the coldest setting.
FREEZER USE
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper
airflow in the freezer. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters
through the freezer wall and moves down. The air then
recirculates through the vent near the bottom.
Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents
are blocked, airflow will be restricted, and temperature and
moisture problems may occur.
IMPORTANT: To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap
or cover foods tightly.
Fast Freeze (on some models)
This setting causes the freezer to run continuously, driving the
freezer temperature to the coldest possible temperature. To
activate, adjust the control knob to the igloo icon, which
represents the fast freeze setting. Use this feature just before
adding large amounts of unfrozen foods. For best food quality, do
not exceed 3 lbs (1,350 g) per cubic foot (28.32 L). Return to your
normal setting after 24 to 48 hours.
Key Eject Lock
(on some models)
To lock or unlock the freezer, you must hold the key in the lock
while turning. The lock is spring loaded, so the key cannot be left
in the lock.
Using the Control
Turn the freezer temperature control to 4. This setting is designed
to maintain the temperature at or near 0°F (-17.8°C) under normal
operating conditions.
Allow the freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen
food. Let the freezer cool overnight before adding large amounts
of unfrozen food. Do not add more than 2 to 3 lbs (907 to 1,350 g)
of unfrozen food per cubic foot (28.32 L) of freezer space.
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If the key is lost, contact your dealer for a replacement. Always
give the model and serial number of your freezer when requesting
a replacement key.
FREEZER FEATURES
This manual covers several different models. The freezer you
have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The
locations of the features may not match those of your model.
Refrigerated Shelves
(on some models)
Your freezer is equipped with refrigerated interior shelves.
Packages in direct contact with the shelves will have the best
refrigeration. Fresh, unfrozen food packages should be stored
directly on the shelves and not on top of already frozen food
packages.
When placing the food packages in your freezer, please
remember:
■ The cabinet shelves have the best freezing capability. The
door shelves and the bottom of the cabinet have a slightly
less cold temperature. Therefore, packages sensitive to
temperature (meat, poultry, etc.) should not be placed on the
door shelves or the freezer bottom.
■ Leave some space between the food packages so that cold
air can pass over and around them.
Storage Gate
(on some models)
To Lower and Raise the Storage Gate:
1. Lift the top of the gate up slightly, out of the supports. Pull the
gate forward and down.
2. Return the gate to the upright position. Lift the top of the gate
slightly to clear the supports. Lower the gate into the
supports.
FREEZER CARE
Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer
(some models)
WARNING
Door Bin
To remove and replace the bin:
1. Remove the bin by tipping the front of the bin forward and
sliding out.
2. Replace the bin by sliding it in above the desired support
tilting it back into place.
Storage Basket
(on some models)
The slide out basket provides separate storage space for items
that are difficult to store on freezer shelves. To remove the
basket, pull out and lift up.
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Frost-free means that you will not have to defrost your freezer.
Frost is removed by air moving and collecting any moisture and
depositing it on the cooling coil. The cooling coil periodically
warms up enough to melt the frost, and it then flows down to the
drain pan (located behind the base grille) where it is evaporated.
Complete cleaning should be done at least once a year.
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in several layers of
newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food will stay frozen for
several hours. You may also store frozen food in a cooler,
additional refrigerator-freezer, or in a cool area.
3. Wash the inside walls with a solution of mild detergent in
warm water or 2 tbs (26 mg) baking soda to 1 qt (0.95 L)
warm water.
■ Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window
sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers
containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior
and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels,
scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can
scratch or damage materials.
4. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
5. Use the appropriate cleaning method for your exterior finish.
Painted metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft
cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive
or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel.
Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
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