Maytag MQU2056BRW03 Owner’s Manual

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VERTICAL FREEZER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE DES MATIERES

FREEZER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2

Proper Disposal of Your Old Freezer or Refrigerator .................. 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 3

Unpacking .................................................................................... 3

Location Requirements ................................................................ 3

Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 4

Adjust the Door ............................................................................ 4

FREEZER USE ................................................................................ 4

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation .................................................... 4

Using the Control ......................................................................... 4

Key Eject Lock ............................................................................. 5

FREEZER FEATURES .................................................................... 5

Refrigerated Shelves .................................................................... 5

Door Bin ........................................................................................ 5

Storage Basket ............................................................................. 5

Storage Gate ................................................................................ 6

FREEZER CARE ............................................................................. 6

Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer................................................ 6

Base Grille .................................................................................... 6

Defrosting and Cleaning Your Manual Defrost Freezer ............... 6

Changing the Light Bulb .............................................................. 7

Power Interruptions ...................................................................... 7

Moving Care ................................................................................. 8

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................... 8

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ........................................................... 9

In the U.S.A.................................................................................. 9

In Canada ..................................................................................... 9

Accessories ................................................................................ 10

WAR RANTY .................................................................................. 10

SECURITE DU CONGELATEUR .................................................. 11

Mise au rebut appropriee de votre vieux

congelateur ou refrig6rateur ....................................................... 11

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ............................................. 12

Deballage .................................................................................... 12

Exigences d'emplacement ......................................................... 12

Specifications electriques .......................................................... 12

Ajustement de porte ................................................................... 13

UTILISATION DU CONGI_LATEUR ............................................. 13

Pour s'assurer d'une circulation d'air appropriee ...................... 13

Utilisation de la commande ........................................................ 13

Serrure & cle ejectable ................................................................ 14

CARACTI_RISTIQUES DU CONGI_LATEUR ............................... 14

Clayettes de refrig6ration ........................................................... 14

Balconnet de porte ..................................................................... 14

Panier d'entreposage ................................................................. 14

Barriere d'entreposage ............................................................... 14

ENTRETIEN DU CONGI_LATEUR ............................................... 15

Nettoyage du congelateur sans givre ........................................ 15

Grille de la base .......................................................................... 15

Degivrage et nettoyage du congelateur & degivrage manuel....16

Remplacement de I'ampoule d'eclairage .................................. 17

Pannes de courant electrique .................................................... 17

Dem6nagement .......................................................................... 17

DI_PANNAGE ................................................................................. 18

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ......................................................... 19

Accessoires ................................................................................ 19

GARANTIE ..................................................................................... 20

FREEZERSAFETY

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

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

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

WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injurywhen using your freezer, follow these basic precautions: m Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

m Do not remove ground prong. m Do not use an adapter. m Do not use an extension cord.

m Disconnect power before servicing. m Replace all parts and panels before operating. m Use nonflammable cleaner.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Proper Disposal of

Your Old Freezer or Refrigerator

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." Ifyou are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.

m Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,

away from freezer. m Use two or more people to move and install freezer. m Keep key away from children.

m Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or refrigerator. m Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker

kit ready models only).

Before You Throw Away Your Old Freezer or Refrigerator:

• Takeoff the doors or lid.

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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 protect the floor. 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."

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.

Allowatleast3"(7.5cm)ofairspaceatthetopandonbothsides ofthefreezerand1"(2.5cm)betweenthebackofthefreezerand thewall.Ifthefreezeristobeagainstawall,leaveextraspaceon thehingesidesothedoorcanopenwider.

NOTE:Thisfreezermaybeinstalledsidebysidewithanother refrigeratororfreezer.Allowfora3"(7.5cm)clearanceatthetop andsidesanda1/4"(0.64cm)clearancebetweentheappliances.

3" (7.5 crn)

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.

FREEZER USE

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.

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.

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 or pull chain. Do not use an

extension cord.

Locate the two front leveling legs taped among the packing materials.

Screw these legs into the front holes on the bottom of the freezer. The back of the freezer rests on two fixed supports.

Adjust the front legs just 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.

Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents are blocked, airflow will not occur, and temperature and moisture problems may occur.

IMPORTANT: To avoid odors and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

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 Ibs (907 to 1,350 g) of unfrozen food per cubic foot (28.32 L) of freezer space.

NOTE:Whenthefreezerisfirststarted,thecompressorwillrun constantlyuntilthefreezeriscooled.Itmaytakeupto6or 8hours(orlonger),dependingonroomtemperatureandthe numberoftimesthefreezerdoorisopened.Afterthefreezeris cooled,thecompressorwillturnonandoffasneededtokeep thefreezeratthepropertemperature.

Theoutsideofyourfreezermayfeelwarm.Thisisnormal.The freezer'sdesignandmainfunctionistoremoveheatfrom packagesandairspaceinsidethefreezer.Theheatistransferred totheroomair,makingtheoutsideofthefreezerfeelwarm.

FREEZERFEATURES

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.

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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.

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 Ibs (1,350 g) per cubic foot (28.32 L). Return to your

normal setting after 24 to 48 hours.

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.

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.

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.

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.

F' st';:

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.

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

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. For additional protection against damage to painted metal exteriors, apply appliance wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax plastic parts.

Stainless steel finish: Wash with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

• To keep your stainless steel refrigerator looking like new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you use the manufacturer's approved Stainless Steel

Cleaner and Polish.

IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!

Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim

pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If unintended contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft

cloth.

6. Replace all frozen food.

7. Plug in freezer or reconnect power.

8. See "Using the Control."

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 just 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.

To Remove and Replace the Base Grille:

1. Open the freezer door and remove the base grille by pulling down and out from the top.

2. Replace the base grille by putting the clips in the openings in the refrigerator panel. Push in until the base grille snaps into place.

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has built up to about V4"(6 mm) thickness. Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year. In high humidity areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting and cleaning.

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