Maytag MQU1654BEW, MQU1656BEW, MQU2056BRW, MQU2057BEW 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
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
WARRANTY ..................................................................................10
SÉCURITÉ DU CONGÉLATEUR..................................................11
Mise au rebut appropriée de votre vieux
congélateur ou réfrigérateur.......................................................11
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION.............................................12
Déballage....................................................................................12
Exigences d’emplacement.........................................................12
Spécifications électriques ..........................................................12
Ajustement de porte...................................................................13
UTILISATION DU CONGÉLATEUR.............................................13
Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée......................13
Utilisation de la commande........................................................13
Serrure à clé éjectable................................................................14
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU CONGÉLATEUR...............................14
Clayettes de réfrigération ...........................................................14
Balconnet de porte.....................................................................14
Panier d’entreposage.................................................................14
Barrière d’entreposage...............................................................14
ENTRETIEN DU CONGÉLATEUR ...............................................15
Nettoyage du congélateur sans givre ........................................15
Grille de la base..........................................................................15
Dégivrage et nettoyage du congélateur à dégivrage manuel....16
Remplacement de l'ampoule d’éclairage ..................................17
Pannes de courant électrique ....................................................17
Déménagement..........................................................................17
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................18
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................19
Accessoires ................................................................................19
GARANTIE.....................................................................................20
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.
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow these basic precautions:
WARNING:
■ 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Disposal of
Your Old Freezer or Refrigerator
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.
■ 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).
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.
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 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.”
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.
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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.
3" (7.5 cm)
3" (7.5 cm)
Electrical Requirements
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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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
packages and air space 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.
Fast Freeze (on some models)
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.
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.
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.
Door Bin
(on some models)
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.
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.
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.
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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)
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. 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.”
WARNING
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.
Base Grille
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.
Defrosting and Cleaning
Your Manual Defrost Freezer
( some models)
WARNING
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
¹⁄₄" (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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