Maytag MTF1842EEW01, MTF1842EES01, MTF1842EEQ01, MTF1842EEB01, M1TXEMMWW00 Owner’s Manual

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please visit our website at www.maytag.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-688-9900.
In Canada, visit our website at www.maytag.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777.

You will need your model and serial number, located on the inside wall ofthe refrigerator compartment.

Para obtener acceso a "lnstrucciones para el usuario del refrigerador" en espa_ol, o para obtener informaci6n adicional acerca de
su producto, visite: www.maytag.com.

Necesitara su nOmero de modelo y de serie, ubicado en el interior del compartimiento del refrigerador.

Table of Contents / Table des rnati_res

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ....................................................... 1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................ 2

REFRIGERATOR USE .............................................................. 9

REFRIGERATOR CARE ......................................................... 10

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................ 11

ACCESSORIES ....................................................................... 12

WAR RANTY ............................................................................ 13

SECURITE DU REFRIGERATEUR ....................................... 14

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ..................................... 15

UTILISATION DU REFRIGERATEUR .................................. 22

ENTRETIEN DU RI:!:FRIGI:!:RATEUR..................................... 24

DI:!:PANNAGE ......................................................................... 25

ACCESSOIRES ...................................................................... 26

GARANTIE ............................................................................. 27

REFRIGERATOR 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

follow instructions.

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

All safety messages willtell 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.

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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injuryto persons when using the refrigerator, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

• 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.

• Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

[] Use nonflammable cleaner.
[] Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,

away from refrigerator.

[] Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
[] Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker

kit ready models only).

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator

Suffocation Hazard

Remove doors from your old 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 refrigerators are still dangerous

- even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of
your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help
prevent accidents.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:

• Takeoff the doors.

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

When Moving "{our Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator

for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor.

Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it.

Do not wiggle or "walk" the refrigerator when trying to move
it, as floor damage could occur.

Remove the Packaging

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 refrigerator. For more information,
see "Refrigerator Safety."

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the white foam air return insert from
behind the control panel on the ceiling of the refrigerator. If the

insert is removed, ice may migrate down from the freezer and
cause icicles to form.

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Clean Before Using

After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of
your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in

"Refrigerator Care."

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 special care when removing them to avoid
impact from dropping.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.

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

To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a W'
(1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top. When installing your
refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2" (5.08 cm) minimum on
the hinge side (some models require more) to allow for the door
to swing open. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra
space at the back for the water line connections.

NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator
near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. Do not install the
refrigerator in a location where the temperature will fall below
55°F(13°C).

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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 refrigerator 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 refrigerator 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 control (Thermostat, Refrigerator
or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then
disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you
are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source
and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control
depending on the model) to the desired setting. See "Using the

Controls."

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Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed

here.

TOOLS NEEDED:

• Flat-blade screwdriver • V4"Nut driver

• 7/le"and V2"Open-end or two • V4"Drill bit
adjustable wrenches

NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a V4"
(6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing.

Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with

your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or ¾e"

(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.
IMPORTANT:

• All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.

• Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing
only in areas where the household temperatures will remain

above freezing.

• Cordless drill

Water Pressure

A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and
120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water
dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water
pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a

reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and
827 kPa).

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).

If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):

• Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

• Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy usage.

If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.

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Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line

is connected, turn the ice maker OFR

Connect to Water Line

6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe
clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the V4"drilled hole
in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp.
Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws
slowly and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not
overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.

7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the
copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the
outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and
turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is
clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the
copper tubing.

Connect to Refrigerator

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression
nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do
not overtighten.

3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure
the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help avoid
damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back
against the wall.

4. Turn shutoff valve ON.

5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

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1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.

3. Locate a 1/2"to 1V4" (1.25 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water
pipe near the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT:

• Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

• Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the

pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from
the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

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Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the

water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use V4"
(6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure

both ends of copper tubing are cut square.

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Using a cordless drill, drill a V4"hole in the cold water pipe
you have selected.

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A. Cold water pipe E.Compression sleeve

B.Pipe clamp F.Shutoff valve
C.Copper tubing G.Packing nut

D.Compression nut

A. Tube clamp

B. Tube clamp screw
C. Copper tubing

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The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If

D. Compression nut
E. Valve inlet

your water conditions require a second water strainer, install
it in the V4"(6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection.
Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

Complete the Installation

5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center
Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

6. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the
Bottom Hinge graphic.

Reverse Doors (optional)

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open
in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not
reversing the doors, see "Replace Doors and Hinges."

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.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard

the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to
completely fill ice container.

TOOLS NEEDED: _e" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips
screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, 5/_e"open-end wrench, flat 2"
putty knife.

IMPORTANT:

• Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

• Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from
doors.

• If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see
"Remove Doors and Hinges" and "Replace Doors and

Hinges."

• Depending on your model, you have either standard doors or
contour doors. If you are going to reverse the door swing,
follow the instructions for the appropriate door style.

• All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after "Final Steps."

Remove Doors and Hinges

5_6" Hex-head hinge screw

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the
bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.

3. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until
you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets

to hold the doors in place while you are working.

4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

Standard Doors

Door Stop Screw

DoorHandle Sealing Screw

Flat-Head Handle Screw

Door Handle Seal Screw Front

Cabinet

1. Remove _e" hex-head hinge screws from handle side and
move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.

2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and
move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown in
Graphic 1-2.

Freezer Door

1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts
together. See Graphic 2.

2. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as
shown in Graphic 5.

3. Position freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door.
Assemble handles on door as shown in Graphic 2.

4. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and
refrigerator compartment door are in place.

Refrigerator Door

1. Remove refrigerator handle bottom trim. For Style 1, remove
screw from bottom of door and slide trim down as shown in

Graphic 6-1. For Style 2, slide trim down as shown in
Graphic 6-2.

2. Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all
parts together. See Graphic 6-3.

3. Remove door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move to
opposite side hinge hole as shown in Graphic 3.

4. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side
of refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 4.

5. Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side
of refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 7.

DoorHinge Hole Plug

CabinetHinge Hole Plug

Round-HeadHandle Screw

Shoulder Handle Screw

6. Removedoorstop.Movetooppositesideofrefrigeratordoor
asshowninGraphic5.

7. Positionrefrigeratorhandleonoppositesideofthe
refrigeratordoorasshowninGraphic6-3.Drivetoptwo
screwsinhandlefirst.Alignlowerportionofhandleanddrive

bottomscrew.

8. Alignrefrigeratorhandlebottomtrim.ForStyle1,slidetrim
intoplaceandattachbottomscrew.SeeGraphic6-1.For
Style2,slidetrimintoplace.SeeGraphic6-2.

9. Tightenallscrews.Setasiderefrigeratordooruntilbottom
hingeisinstalledonproduct.

Contour Doors

Round-Head Door Handle

HandleScrew Screw Hole Plug

Cabinet

1. Remove 5/le"hex-head hinge screws from handle side and
move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1.

2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and
move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown in
Graphic 2.

Doors

1. Remove the door hinge hole plug from top of refrigerator
door. Move it to the opposite side as shown in Graphic 3.

2. Remove door stop from both the freezer and refrigerator
doors and move to the other side. See Graphics 4 and 5.

3. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Do not tighten screws completely.

4. Line up the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door
aligns evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all

screws.

Final Steps

1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are
in place. Reinstall top hinge cover. See Top Hinge graphic.

2. Replace the base grille. See Base Grille graphic.

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.

Replace Doors and Hinges

NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.

1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten
screws. See Bottom Hinge graphic. Replace the refrigerator

door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the

hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the doors in place while you are working.

2. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten
all screws. See Center Hinge graphic. Replace the freezer

door.

3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

4. Return all removable door parts to doors and food to
refrigerator.

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A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs

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A, Top Hinge Cover

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C. Top Hinge

Center Hinge

A, Center Hinge

B.s/_, Hex-Head Hinge Screws

Bottom Hinge

A. Door Hinge Hole Plug

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A. Flat-Head Handle Screws
B. Freezer Door Handle

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Contour Doors

A. sire" Hex-Head Hinge Screws

Top Hinge

A. Top Hinge Cover
B. 5/1/' Hex-Head Hinge Screws

C. Top Hinge

Center Hinge

A. Center Hinge

B. 5/f6"Hex-Head Hinge Screws

Bottom Hinge

A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs

A. Door Hinge Hole Plug

Removal of Door Stops

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B. Door Stop Screw

Reinstallation of Door Stops

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Mid-setting "3"

OFF

Door Closing

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers - one on the right

and one on the left. Ifyour refrigerator seems unsteady or you
want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using

the instructions below.

1. Remove the base grille. See the Base Grille graphic in
"Refrigerator Doors." The two leveling screws are part of the

front roller assemblies which are at the base of the
refrigerator on either side.

2. Use a screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws. Turn the
leveling screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator
or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower that side. It may
take several turns of the leveling screws to adjust the tilt of
the refrigerator.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the
refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws and
rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.

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NORMAL

Mid-setting "3"

COLD

IMPORTANT:

• Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before
adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food
into the refrigerator.

• If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely,
your food may spoil. Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer
Controls to a higher (colder) than recommended setting will
not cool the compartments any faster.

Adjusting Controls

3. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they
close as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly
more to the rear by turning both leveling screws to the right. It
may take several more turns, and you should turn both
leveling screws the same amount.

4. Replace the base grille.

Align Doors

If the space between your doors looks uneven, you can adjust it
using the instructions below:

1. Pry off the top hinge cover.

2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a %6"socket or wrench.

3. Have someone hold the door in place or put a spacer
between the doors while you tighten the top hinge screws.

4. Replace the top hinge cover.

REFRIGERATOR USE

For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the
factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the
controls are still preset to the mid-settings as shown.

NOTE: To turn your refrigerator off, turn the refrigerator control to
the word OFF or until the word OFF appears. Your product will
not cool when the refrigerator control is set to OFR

The mid-settings indicated in the previous section should be

correct for normal household usage. The controls are set
correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice

cream is firm.
If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or

freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked.
If you need to adjust temperatures, use the settings listed in the

chart below as a guide. On models with two controls, adjust the
refrigerator temperature first. Wait at least 24 hours between
adjustments and then recheck the temperatures.

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR too warm REFRIGERATOR or

TEMPERATURE Control one
setting higher

FREEZER too warm/too
little ice

FREEZER or TEMPERATURE
Control one setting higher

MAX ice production switch

REFRIGERATOR too cold REFRIGERATOR or

TEMPERATURE Control one
setting lower

FREEZER too cold FREEZER or TEMPERATURE

Control one setting lower

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and

HIGH.
LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.

I-II61-1(closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.