Maytag PBF2555HEW, PBF2555HES, PBF2555HEQ, PBF2555HEB, PBF2255HEW Owner’s Manual
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NIAY-FAG
Bottom Freezer
MAYFAG
® per,forma TM
Form No= All 2/03
Jnstaltatie n ..................................... 3-0
Temperature Controls .............. 10-11
Fresh Food Features ................ 12o15
Freezer Features ....................... 16-17
Part NO= 12828102
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What Nee to K ow Abo t
Safety stt ctio s
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in
this guide are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution and care must be exercised when
installing, maintaining or operating appliance.
Always contact the manufacturer about problems or
conditions you do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words,
Labels
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong
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-prong wall
receptacle. Do not under any circumstances, cut or
remove the third (ground} prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug.
Power supply cord with
three-prong grounding plug
Grounding type
wall receptacle
SAVE THESE lNSTRUCTIONS
Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment.
Remove and discard shelf packaging and tape. Do not
remove the sedal plate.
, Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other
heat source. Wfnot possible, shield refrigerator with
cabinet material.
Do not install where temperature falls below 55° F
(13° C} or rises above 110° F (43° C]. Malfunction
may occur at this temperature.
Refrigerator is designed for indoor househomd
appmication onmy.
To enhance the appearance and maintain performance
the refrigerator should be level
Measuring the Opening
When installing your refrigerator, measure carefully.
Allow Y}' space at top and Y/' space behind the
machine compartment cover (located in the tea0 for
proper air circulation.
Subflooring or floor coverings (Le. carpet, tile, wood
floors, rugs} may make your opening smaller than
anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling
procedure under Leveling.
UMPORTANT: If refrigerator is to be installed into a
recess where the top of the refrigerator is completely
covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap
to verify proper clearance.
Transporting Your Refrigerator
NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an
upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator on its
back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for
approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in to
assure oil returns to the compresson Phgging the
refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to
internal parts.
, Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator.
ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side or
back-NEVER from its fronL
, Complete any required door reversal, panel
installation and/or a water supply connection,
before leveling.
Materials Needed
, 3/8"hex head driver
, Carpenter's level
1. Remove toe grille.
, Grasp firmly and pull outward
to unclip.
2. Remove bottom bracket cover(s].
Place the eraser end of a pencil or similar blunt
tool in the cover notch.
Notch
Location
, Use slight pressure to pry the
cover loose.
" Continue to maintain
downward pressure to the
notched side of the cover while
swinging it oft
, Protect outside finish of refrigerator during transport
by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding
between the refrigerator and dolly.
, Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or
bungee cords. Thread straps through handles when
possible. Do not overtighten. Overtightening
restraints may dent or damage outside finish.
3.Usinghexheaddriver,turnthefrontadjustment
screws(A}oneachsideto raiseor lowerthe front
oftherefrigerator.
IS IS
Some models only have adjustment screws "A_"
4. Select models also have rear adjustment screws
(B}. Using the hex head driver, turn each of these
adjustment screws (B} to raise or lower the rear of
the refrigerator`
5. Using the carpenter's level, make sure front of
refrigerator is '/4" (6 ram} or '/, bubble higher than
back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level
from side to side.
6. Turn stabilizing legs (C} clockwise until firmly
against floor`
7. Freezer drawer models only: Turn adjustment
screws (A) counterclockwise to allow the full
weight of the refrigerator to rest on the stabilizing
legs.
8. Replace bracket cover(s}.
Position cover into the outer edge of the hinge.
Swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap it
into place.
9_ Replace the toe grille.
. For proper reinstallation, ensure the "top" marking
on the interior of the toe grille is oriented correctly.
Door and Drawer Removam
Some installations require door/drawer removal to
transport the refrigerator to its final location.
Unplug power cord from power source.
2_
Remove toe grille and bottom bracket
cover(s} (see page 3}_
Remove top hinge cover from
refrigerator door by removing Phillips
screw and retain screw and cover for
later use.
Unscrew _,_" hex head screws from
top hinge to remove hinge and retain ,_.
all screws for later use.
5_
Lift refrigerator door from center
hinge pin.
6_
For swing freezer door modems
onmy: Hold freezer door while removing
hinge pin with a _" hex head driver.
Remove door from bottom hinge and
retain hinge pin for later use.
}:or pullout fteeTet drawer modems
onmy: Remove plastic sleeve, if
present. Remove center hinge pin with
a _,_"hex head driver, Retain hinge pin
and plastic sleeve for later use.
Align the toe grille mounting dips with the lower
cabinet slots.
Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.
Remove Phillips screws to remove
center hinge and retain all screws for
later use.
8_ Remove bottom hinge or stabilizing
bracket with %" hex head driver and _.-
retain screws for later use. Lift out
bottom hinge pin (on freezer door
models}.
9_ If your model has a pullout freezer drawer, see
page 5 for drawer removal instructions.
Pullout Freezer Drawer
(sdect modds)
To Remove:
To Unstall:
1. Pull both rails out to full
extension.
2. While supporting door front,
hook supports into tabs
located on inside of rail.
3, Lower door front into
final position.
I
1. Pu[[ drawer open to fuji extension.
2. Pu[[ upper basket out to fuji extension and lift out
to remove.
.
Lift lower basket straight up and out to remove.
/4.
On each side rail is a
basket cradle with two snap
attachments. To release
each cradle, unlatch the
snaps by pushing them
inward, away from the side
rail system. Lift the cradles
off of the rails.
5. Remove Phillips screw
from each side of rail
system (select models}.
6,Lift top of drawer front
to unhook supports
from rail system. Lift
door front out to
remove.
Replace and tighten Phillips screws that were
removed from each side of rail system (select
models}.
Place the basket cradles back onto the side rails.
Align snaps with the slots on the side rails and
press each snap towards the rail until it clicks.
With rails pulled out to full extension, set the
basket straight down into the basket cradles.
Basket cradle
Z Slide upper basket into freezer. Make sure that rear
of basket hooks behind rail catch,
ReinstaHation of the Doors
1, Install hinge assemblies:
, Install top hinge loosely with %/' hex head
screws.
Install center hinge with Phillips screws.
Freezer door models: Install bottom hinge with
_/' hex head screws.
2. Freezer door models: Insert bottom
hinge pin.
, Locate bottom hinge hole closest to
outside edge of cabinet, and insert
bottom hinge pin. Replace any door
shims, if present.
3. Freezer door models: Place hinge
side of freezer door on bottom hinge
pin and hold freezer door upright
while installing center hinge pin with
-%/hex head driven
Replace plastic sleeve.
Replace any applicabb door shims.
Make sure the hinge pin is installed tightly.
4. Place hinge side of refrigerator door on center
hinge pin.
5. While holding refrigerator door
upright, tighten down top hinge
with %/hex head driver and
replace hinge coven
Door Reversam
In some installations, reversing the door swing allows
for more convenient access to stored items. Both
doors can be reversed on freezer door models and the
fresh food door is reversible on freezer drawer models.
3, Transfer door stops from bottom edge of fresh food
door and freezer door, if applicabb, to opposite
side of door edge.
Use a Phillips screwdriver
for removal and installation.
4, Install handles (see pages 6
and 7},
5, Reinstall the door(s},
If not installed, the handle is located in the interior of
the fresh food section or attached to the back of your
refrigerator.
Remove and discard handle packaging and tape.
Handle design varies from refrigerator to refrigerator.
Please reference the appropriate instructions for your
model below.
Fresh Food Handles
Standard Front Moent Nandle
Materiams Needed
, Phillips screwdriver
, -%/hex head driver
To UnstaH:
1. Remove K" hex head screws from
door face with hex head driver, and
Phillips screw from top of door.
1, Remove door(s} (see page 4},
2. Transfer cabinet plugs and cabinet
screws to opposite side of cabinet.
Remove cabinet plugs with flat
blade of screwdriver tip wrapped
in masking tape.
, Remove center mullion screws
with _/,/' hex head screwdriver.
, Freezer door models: Remove bottom mullion
screws with -Ys"hex head driver.
If reversing door, remove door
plugs from opposite side of door and
insert in screw hobs.
2. Align handle holes with screw holes on
door face and secure with two door face
screws from step 1.
.
Locate handle trim in literature pack and
install over top and bottom of handle, as
illustrated.
, Secure top handle trim with remaining
screw removed in step 1.
Snap bottom trim over bottom portion
of handle.
To
_emove:
1.
Remove top handle trim by removing top
handle screw.
Retain trim and screw for later
replacement.
2. Pry bottom handle trim from handle with
screwdriver flat blade wrapped in
masking tape.
Retain trim for later replacement.
3. Remove two hex head screws.
Retain screws for later replacement.
Side Mount Handle
Materiams Needed
Freezer Handles
Partial-Width Handle
Materiams Needed
, Phillips screwdriver
To [nstaH:
1. Install handle by fastening with
screws removed from edge of door.
If reversing freezer door, remove
door plugs from top edge of door
and insert into screw holes.
To Remove:
1. Remove handle screws wKh Phillips
screwdriver and retain screws for
later use.
}:rent Mount Freezer Handle
Materiams Needed
Gloves to protect hands.
Phillips screwdriver.
Plastic handle removal card (or X2"thick plastic
card}. Retain the card.
Phillips screwdriver
To [nstaH:
1. Remove screws from the side of the
door.
2. Align the side mount handle with the
predrilbd holes in the door panel.
3. Insert the screws in the sequence as
shown.
Upper
Handle
Lower
Handb
4, Ensure the door handle is snug to the
door panel.
To Remove:
Reverse installation procedure.
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i U{ ill
, There is a slight curve to
this style of freezer
handle.
" For proper installation, be
sure handle is oriented as shown.
To [nstaih
1. Align door handle clips sIighdy to the [eft of the
tabs attached to the freezer door.
2. Rotate the handle so the left base is fiat against
the door.
3.Pushthe lefthandle
baseagainsttheleft
doortabandslightly
totheright,just
enoughto allowitto
hangunsupported.
4.Whilefirmlysupportingthelefthandlebaseagainst
thedoor,alignthe rightbaseofthehandlewiththe
righttabsthatareattachedtothedoor.
5.Now,whilefirmlyholdingthehandleattheleftand
rightbases,gentlyslidethehandletowardsthe
rightuntiltherightbasesettlesin.Thehandle
shouldnowbeflatagainstthefaceofthefreezer
doorat boththeleftandrightbases.
6.Withhandsstillfirmlykeepingthehandleflat
againstthefreezerdoor,youmayhavetoreverse
directionsmomentarilyto assureclip/tab
engagement.Thenfirmlyslidethehandletothe
rightuntilit clicks.Theaudible"click"indicates
thatthefasteningdipsaresecurelyinterlocked.
ToRemove:
1.Atthe rightend,flexthehandlebaseawayfrom
thesurfaceofthefreezerdrawer.Simultaneously
slidethedoorhandleremovalcardthatcamewith
yourrefrigeratorundertherightsidebaseofthe
handle.Slidethecardtothelineindicationor until
it stops,whichwill beapproximately1'//'.
2.With both hands, firmly grasp the handle towards
the right base.
3. Slide towards the left, lift and remove from the
surface.
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