Maytag PTB1954GRW, PTB1954GRQ, PTB1954GRB Owner’s Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase

of a Maytag Performa '_refrigerator! Your .............

satisfaction is very important to us, so please
read this guide carefully. You will find instructions

on the proper operation and maintenance of your

new appliance.

The "Before You Call" section is designed to help you
solve basic problems before consulting a servicer.
This can save you time and money.

If you have questions, write us (include your model

number and phone number) or call:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR _ Center

P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

1-800-688-9900 USA
1-800-688-2002 CANADA

1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing

impaired or speech impaired)

(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)

Internet: http://www.maytag.com

Installatiol
Setting and

Temperature Contro

Looking Inside the
Fresh Food Compartment ..,

Looking Inside the

Freezer Compartment .......... i, ,:

Ice Service .......................

Food Storage Tips ................ 10

Food Storage Chart ............... 11

Storing the Refrigerator ............ 12

Care & Cleaning .................. 12

Cleaning Chart ................... 13

Before You Call ................... 14

Part No. 111244-1 Form No. A/10/00 MCS Part No. 61005299

Warranty ........................ 15

Guide de L'Utilisateur ............. 16

Guia del Usuario ................. 32

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For Future Assistance

Have complete model and serial number identification of
your refrigerator. This is located on a data plate inside the
refrigerator compartment, on the upper left side. Record
these numbers below for easy acccess.

Model Number

Serial Number

Keep your sales slip, proof of original purchase date is

needed for warranty service.

NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the]
quality of our appliances, it may be necessary to I

make changes to the appliance without revising this I
guide' J

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: when using your appliance, a!ways foiloW basic precautions: including the foilowing: J

• 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 4/_ warning
and the grounding instructions below.

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or replacing a

light bulb.

• In case of power failure, minimize door openings. If the
power failure 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.

• Any electrical service cord that becomes frayed or

damaged should be immediately repaired or replaced.
Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power

cord.

• Your refrigerator should not be operated in the
presence of explosive fumes.

• Children should not climb, hang or stand on the

shelves of this refrigerator.

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
refrigeratol, 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.

WARNING i-- This appliance is designed to operate on a normal 115 volt, 15 amp: 60 cycle line: There

should be a separate, grounded circuit serving this appliance only. Do not use an extension cord. D O I

not use any device that will a!ter the e!ectrica! performance of this appliance,

Power supply cord with 3-prong

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-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.

grounding cord.

Grounding type wall receptacle

SAVE THJ:SE |NSTRUCT|ONS

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 °K 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 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 mark 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.

Energy Saving Tips

Leveling

Your refrigerator is equipped with front and back rollers
so it can be moved away from the wall for cleaning. To
enhance its appearance and to mah_tain performance,
your refrigerator should be level.

For refrigerator models with adjustable wheels:

• Remove the base grille by grasping both ends and
pulling straight out (see fig. 1).

• Adjust the wheels with a screwdriver or a 1/4"
socket (see fig. 2).

• To prevent the refrigerator from rolling, use the
leveling/lock screws. Turning down both leveling
screws locks the cabinet into place (see fig. 3).

• To replace the base grille, align the spring clips with
the round openings in the cabinet and push each end
in until the grille locks into place.

For all other models:

• Adjust the leveling/lock screws beneath each front
corner at the base of the cabinet. Turn these

leveling/lock screws clockwise to raise a cabinet
corner and counterclockwise to lower a cabinet

corner (see fig. 3).

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Cover liquids.

• 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 half
full of water in the freezer.

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

• Avoid opening the doors too often.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

TURN CLOCKWISE TO
RAISE CABINET CORNER

TURN
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE

TO LOWER CABINET
CORNER

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Temperature Controls

Depending on the model, the style and location of the controls will vary. Some models have two dial or two slide
controls at the top of the fresh food compartment. Other models have separate controls, one at the top of the fresh

food compartment and another single control at the back of the freezer compartment.

Double Dial Controls:

Initial Settings

The freezer control has settings from i warmest) to 7 (coldest). Initially set this
control on 4.

The fresh food control has settings from 1 (warmest) to 7 (coldest). Initially set
this control on 4.

Separate Single Dial Controls:

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Initial Settings

The fresh food control has settings from 1 (warmest) to 7 (coldest). Initially set
this control on 4.

The freezer control has settings from i warmest) to 5 (coldest). Initially set this
control on 3.

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FRESH FOOD CONTROL

FREEZER CONTROL

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Slide Controls:

Initial Settings

• The refrigerator control has settings from i (warmest) to 9 (coldest). Initially set this
control on 5.

• The freezer control has settings from 1 (warmest) to 9 (coldest). Initially set this
control on 5.

NOTE:

Your refrigerat0r will run €0ntinu0usly for several hours when you first start
it. This is normal.

Let the refrigerat°r run at !east 8-!2 h°urs before adding food J

Temperature Controls

Adjusting the Temperature 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 below.

• 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.

Temperature Control Guide

Fresh Food Compartment too Warm Adjust fresh food control to next higher setting.
Fresh Food Compartment too Cold Adjust fresh food control to next lower setting.

Freezer too Warm Adjust freezer control to next higher setting.
Freezer too Cold Adjust freezer control to next lower setting.

Turn Refrigerator Off (Dial Controls) Set fresh food control to OFF or 0.
Turn Refrigerator Off (Slide Controls) Slide the freezer control to OFF.

NOTE: Turning the con_01 to OFF0r 0 StoPs _00_g m BOTH _0mpartmentsl !t d0eS n0t Shut off p0wer t0 the

refrigerat0r.

No Defrosting

Your refrigerator is designed to defrost automatically.

NOTE: During the automatic defrost cycle, you
may notice a red glow/reflection in the vents on the

back wall of the freezer compartment and you may
hear the sound of water droplets coming into

contact with the defrost heater. This is normal
during the defrost cycle.

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.

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