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Important Safety Instructions.................................._

• Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose.
To prevent possibility of hazard due to electrical

shock, never plug the refrigerator into a receptacle
which has not been grounded adequately and in

accordance with the local and national electrical
codes. See the _,waming and grounding instructiuns.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or replacing a
light bulb.

• In case of power failure, minimize door openings. If
the power thilure is of a long duration, protect the

food by placing blocks of dry ice on top of the
packages or check with a local frozen foods locker

about temporary storage. Frozen foods which have
thawed completely should not be refrozen and should

be discarded.

• Any electrical service cord that becomes frayed or
damaged should be immediately repaired or replaced.

Never unplug your appliance by palling on the power

cord.

This appliance is equipped with a three-pronged
grounding plug for your protection against possible

electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged into a
grounding receptacle. Where a standard two-prong wall

receptacle is encountered, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prung wall
receptacle. Do not under any circumstances, cut or

remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug. Do not use an extel_siun

cord.

GROUNDING PLUG

• Your refrigerator should not be operated in the

• Children should not climb, hang or stand on the

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presence of explosive fumes.

shelves of this refrigerator.

Impo_ta_. Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned

refrigerators are still dan,gerous.., even if they will

sit tbr "just a few days. If you are getting rid of
your old refrigerator,
please follow the

instructions below
to help prevent

accidents.

• Take off the
doors.

• Leave the

shelves in place
so that children

may not easily
climb inside.

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Your new refrigerator was packed carefully for
shipment. Remove and discard shelf packing clips (if

used) located just above each shelf where they hook
onto the frame. To remove plastic clips, wiggle the clips
sideways and pull straight out.

Location

• Allow for a free flow of air through the front base

grille.

• Install the refrigerator where the room temperature

will not go below 55 *F. With temperatures below 55 °,
the refrigerator will not run frequently enough to

maintain proper temperature in the freezer.

• Allow a minimum 1/2" clearance on the sides, top
and back for ease of installation. If the refrigerator is

placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you

may want to allow additional space so the door can be
opened wider.

• Use caution when installing the unit on vinyl or
hardwood floors so as not to nmrk or otherwise

damage the flooring. A piece of plywood, a rug or
other material should be used to protect the floor
while positioning the unit.

Levering

To enhance appearance and to maintain optimal
performance, the refrigerator must be level. Your

refrigeratur has wheeLs which can be adjusted for

leveling:

Remove the lower hinge covers (see fig. 1). To do
this, grasp each cover near the hinge and apply pres-
sure. The attachment tabs will snap out, allowing

removal of the covers.

• Adjust the wheels with a screwdriver (see fig. 2).

• To lock the cabinet in place, turn down both leveling/lock

feet, located near the front wheels (see fig 3).

• Replace the hinge covers.

• If the floor is not level and it is necessary to raise the
rear of the cabinet, we suggest rolling the rear wheels
onto a piece of plywood or other shim material.

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Energy-Saving ?3ps

• Locate the refrigerator away from heat-producing
appliances such as the range or dishwasher, heat vents

and direct sunlight.

• Level the refrigerator and do not block ventilation
around the front grille

• Keep the freezer full to near capacity so less cold air
will escape during door openings. When the freezer is
less than two-thirds full, place milk cartons hall" full

of water in the freezer.

• Let hot dishes cool slightly before putting into the
refrigerator or freezer.

• Cover liquids

• Wipe moisture from the outside of containers before
placing them into the refrigerator.

• Avoid opening the doors too often.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

RAISE CABINET CORNER

TURN CLOCKWISE TO

TO LOWER CABINET

_1_ TURN COUNTER-CLOCKWISE

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Temperature Controls ..........................................

Your refrigerator has Maytag's Dual Cool TM freshness desiLm to control fresh and frozen food temperatures. The controls

are located at the top front of the fresh lbod compartment.

To adjust the controls, move the slide to the left or right as needed.

Initial Dual Cool TM Control Settings

• The refrigerator and freezer controls have settings

from 1 (warmest) to 9 (coldest). Initially set both
controls on 5.

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

adding food.

Dual Cool" Control Guide

Refrigerator: Move Control to:

Too Warm Next higher setting
Too Cold Next lower setting

Freezer: Move Control to:

Too Warm Next higher setting
Too Cold Next lower setting

Tara refrigerator Off:

Move the freezer control to OFF.

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.
The condition will be more noticeable when you first

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

No Defrosting

Your refrigerator is designed to defrost automatically,

Adjusting the Dual CooF 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 table above.

• Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change
either control more than one number at a time.

• Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize before
resetting.

• Changing either control will have some effect on the
temperature of the other compartment.

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Interior Features....... ................ ........ ....... ..... .... ..._

Fresh Food Compartment

Tempered Glass Cantilever Shelves

These shelves are adjustable so the refrigerator interior
can be customized for varying food storage needs.

To remove a shelf: Unload. Lift up the rear of the shelf
slighdy, pull the shelf straight out.

To move a shelf to a different position: After
removing, tilt up the front edge of the shelf. Insert the
hooks into the desired openings and let the shelf settle

into place. Be sure the shelf is securely locked atthe rear.

Spill-Catcher- Shelves (select models)

Spill-Catcher" shelves have a spill retainer edge to
contain spills and make cleanup easier.

Some Spill-Catcher TM shelves feature the Easy Glide
slide-out feature, To slide out, grasp the front of the
shelf and pull forward. Push the shelf in to return to
original position,

Elevator" Shelf (select models)

The Elevator" shelf is equipped with a spill-retaining
edge and the Easy Glide slide-out feature. It can be

adjusted up or down without unloading. To slide out,
grasp the front of the shelf and pull forward. Push the

shelf in to return to original position.
To adjust the Elevator TM shelf: Pull out the knob on the

crank handle. Rotate the crank clockwise to raise the
shelf, and counterclockwise to lower the height of the

shelf.
To remove: To remove the Elevator TM shelf for

occasional cleaning, completely unload the shelf and
pull the shelf forward. When the shelf stops, press up on
the tabs located underneath its outside edges, then

continue pulling forward, clear of the frame.
To replace: Align the shelf to the frame and push it all

the way back. It is not necessary to press up on the tabs
for reinstallation.

In ordinary use, the Elevator" sbelf frame assembly does

NOT require removal. Though unlikely, and not

recommended, the correct remowal procedure is as
follows:

• Unload the shelf completely.

• Slide the shelf forward about two inches and

manually move the two rear latches toward the shelf
center.

• While supporting the entire shelf and frame from

tmderneath, lift slightly and rotate the assembly

approximately 30° to allow the rear mechanism to
clear the vertical rear side mils.

• The entire assembly can then be moved forward and

clear of the refrigerator compartment.

• To reinstall, reverse the remowal procedure. Be sure

the shelf is in a level position. When the sliding
shelf is pushed to the rear. it will reposition the rear

latches to their correct operating position.

SLIDE OUT SHELF

style may vary

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Interior Features (continued).......... ........ ..... .. ....... .._

The Pick-Off Door Bins (select models) are designed
to accommodate gallon-ph_s sized containers. They are

adjustable and easily removed. To remove: Lift the bin
up until it clears the retainers on the door liner, then
pull the bin straight out. Reverse this procedure to

replace the bin.

Keepers (select models) fit in refrigerator door bins to
secure bottles and other containers in place when the

door is opened or closed. Keepers are adjusted by
sliding side to side.

The Tall Bottle Retainer (select models) prevents tall
bottles from tipping forward. It is adjusted by sliding

side to side.

The Dairy Compartment, located in the refrigerator
door, may be equipped with a Keeper or Butter Dish.

The Egg Cradle (style may vary/select models) holds a
"dozen-plus" eggs. It can be removed to carry to a

work area or to be washed.

The Multi-Use Rack (select models) provides a place

for storing wine horizontally. The rack also holds canned

beverages or an egg carton. Position the rack on the left-
hand side of a refrigerator shelf, Note: The Multi-Use

Rack cannot be positioned on an Elevator" Shelf.

Tilt-Out Refrigerator Door Bins (select models) tilt
out to conveniently load or retrieve awkward containers

such as tall liter bottles or bagged items.

The 12-Pack Rack (select models) suspends from any
of the spill-proof refrigerator shelves. It hooks over the

framework wires under tbe she!£ The sloped design
allows cans to roll forward as one is removed.

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