Maytag Refrigerator User Manual

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® performa TM

Side by Side

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Installation ... 3-9

rage Tips ..................... 23-25

Temperature Controls ............... 10-12 Care and Cleaning .................... 26-29

Fresh Food Features ................. 13-15

Operating Sounds ........................... 30

Freezer Features .............................. 16

Troubleshooting ......................... 31-34

Ice and Water ............................. 17-19

Warranty & Service ......................... 35

Form No. C/11/04 Part No. 12842107

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Guide d'utUisation et d'entretien. 36

Guia de uso y cuidado ................... 74

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What You Need to Know About

Safety Instructions

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

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

Location

• Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other

heat source. If not 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 household

application only.

Door and Hinge Removal

Some installations require door removal to get refrigerator to final location.

Measuring the Opening

When installing your refrigerator, allow '/2"space at top

and '/2' space behind machine compartment cover

(located in the rear) for proper air circulation. 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. Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet, tile, wood

floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller than anticipated.

Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling procedure under Leveling.

IMPORTANT: 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 compressor. Plugging 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 front.

• 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.

1. Unplug power cord from power source.

2. Remove toe grille and bottom bracket covers (see page 9).

• Open both doors 180°, or as wide as possible.

For ice and water dispensing models only:

Remove the left side bracket cover by carefully pulling the water line to pry the cover loose. Then

continue to maintain downward pressure to the

notched side of the cover while swinging it off (see page 9).

Installation

Note

• For refrigerators in operation, shut off water before removing water line from the door.

To Disconnect the Water Line:

• Push in white collar (A) and hold.

• Pull the door-side tube from the connector (B].

To Reconnect the Water Line:

• Firmly push tube 5/8"into the connector. Use lines on the tube as a guide for full insertion.

• If tube end is damaged, cut off %" before reconnecting.

• If leaking occurs, reconnect the line.

6. For ice and water dispensing models only: Detach main wire connector harness and red wire

harness.

, To detach main wire

harness, use a flat blade _ tool or fingernail to press

junction point between two

connectors to release.

, To detach red wire harness,

press tab on underside of connector to release.

7. Remove top hinges along with doors.

3. Close doors.

4. Remove top hinge covers by removing Phillips screws.

5. Unscrew F,8" hex head screws from top hinges.

For water dispensing models only:

• Do not remove screw

connecting green ground wire.

8. Remove bottom hinges with a %" hex head driver.

Replacing the Doors

• To replace the doors, follow the steps in Door and Hinge Removal in reverse order.

IMPORTANT: If water line tube end is damaged, cut off 5/8"before reconnecting.

Installation

Connecting the Water Supply

(select models)

Materials Needed

• '/4" outer diameter flexible copper tubing

• Shut-off valve (requires a '/4" hole to be drilled into

water supply line before valve attachment)

• Adjustable wrench

• '/_" hex nut driver

Note

• Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach water supply for creation of service loop.

1. Create service loop with copper tubing (minimum 2' diameter).

Avoid kinks in the copper tubing when bending the service loop.

2. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port.

3. Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on copper

tube end as illustrated.

(Do not use old sleeve.)

4. Place end of copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly. Do not kink - so that tubing feeds straight

into inlet port.

5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw nut into inlet port. Tighten nut with wrench.

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten. Cross

threading may occur.

Pull on tubing to confirm connection is secure. Connect tubing to frame with water tubing clamp ((3)and turn on water supply. Check for leaks and correct if necessary. Continue to

observe the water supply connection for two to three hours prior to moving the refrigerator to its permanent

location.

7. Monitor water connection for 24 hours. Correct leaks, if necessary.

Installation

Handle Installation

If not installed, the handle is located in the interior of the fresh food section or attached to the back of your refrig- erator. Remove and discard handle packaging and tape.

Handle design varies from refrigerator to refrigerator.

Please reference the appropriate instructions for your

model.

Front Mount Handle with Extensions

Materials Needed

• Gloves to protect hands

• Phillips screwdriver

• Plastic door handle removal card (or '/_2"thick plastic

card), retain the card

2. Place extension in handle opening.

3. Apply slight pressure

Attach Extensions to Handle:

1. Align handle and / J

extension as shown. .........,/_ _'

to both sides of the extension piece.

4. Slide extension until it stops on inside edge of handle.

To Install:

1. The handles are to be oriented as shown.

2. Align front mount door handle clip with the door tabs.

3. Ensure the handle clips are positioned slightly above the

door tabs.

4. Rotate the handle so that the handle is flat against the door.

5. Push the handle down against the upper door tab just enough to allow it to hang

unsupported.

6. Align bottom of handle with lower door tab. Press upper handle end to door surface and firmly grasp lower end of handle. Gently slide handle upward until bottom of handle settles on door surface,

then reverse direction, sliding down- ward to almost engaging tab with clip. =_'_

7. Grasp the handle firmly and slide down until it clicks. The audible click indicates

fastening clips are securely interlocked.

To_ l

1. Flex the handle from the door Simultaneously place door handle removal card underneath the base of the lower

handle. Insert the card to the line or until it stops.

2. Grasp the lower part of the handle firmly and lift to remove.

Door

Tab

Installation

Wide-by-Side TM Handles

To Install:

1. Align fresh food handle with trim retainer and door clip.

2. Make sure the tabs of the handle clip are below the tabs of the door clip.

3. Rotate the handle so that the handle is flat against the door (see page 6).

/4. The tab on the lower part of the handle

will align with the hole in the handle cap.

5. Slide handle upward until it clicks.

6. Snap top of handle into trim retainer clip.

7. Repeat for freezer handle.

To Remove:

Protect the area above the handle trim with tape. Insert the tip of a flat blade

screwdriver between the handle trim and door panel. Carefully pry the trim away from the door

panel. Pull trim free from the trim retainer.

Insert door removal card (or '/_2"thick plastic card)) between the handle and door panel (approximately

1'/2"). Grasp the handle firmly and pull downward to

remove.

5. Repeat for freezer handle.

Full-Length Aluminum Handles

To Install:

1. Release top door trim by removing Phillips screws from top of fresh food

door and retain screws for later use. Align notches on back of handle with

retaining clips on doors. Insert clips into notches and slide handle

down until it contacts bottom trim.

Replace top door trim and Phillips screws.

Repeat instructions 1-3 to install other handle.

Door Clip

To Remove:

1. Release top door trim by removing Phillips screws from top of fresh food

door and retain screws for later use.

Grasp handle firmly with both hands. Slide handle upward

approximately _4"to release. Repeat instructions 1-2 to

remove other handle.

To Reinstall:

1. Repeat in reverse order.

Installation

Installing Front-Mounted Handles for Stainless Steel

Removing Front-Mounted Handles for Stainless Steel

1. Loosen lower door clip on door with '/4"hex nut driver.

1. Remove plastic button plug at base of handle with a very small

flat-blade screwdriver.

• Insert '/4"hex nut driver into predrilled hole to remove

screw.

2. Locate predrilled hole at base of handle, and fit hollow end of

handle over lower door clip.

3. Fit other end of handle over upper door clip and slide up as far as possible.

NOTE: If top of handle does not fit over top clip, loosen lower clip

further until fit can be accomplished.

4. Insert '/_" hex nut driver into predrilled hole at base of handle

to tighten screw. Insert screw

plug into hole, as illustrated.

5. Repeat above steps to install other handle.

2. Slide handle down and remove from bottom door clip.

3. Repeat above steps to remove other handle.

Installation

Leveling

4. Turn both rear adjustment screws (B) clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower the rear of the

refrigerator.

To enhance the appearance and maintain performance the refrigerator should be level.

Note

• 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 bottom 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 off.

3. Using hex head driver, turn both of the front adjustment screws (A) clockwise to raise and

counterclockwise to lower the front of the refrigerator.

Using the carpenter's level, make sure front of refrigerator is '/4" (6 ram) or '/2bubble higher than

back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level from side to side.

If required, correct rocking of refrigerator by turning rear adjustment screw clockwise to raise rocking corner. If doors are uneven, do the

following:

• Determine which door needs to be raised.

Turn front roller adjustment screw (A)

clockwise to raise front corner of door.

• If one refrigerator door has reached the limit of its adjustment range and doors are still not level,

raise or lower the opposite door by turning roller adjustment screw counterclockwise.

• Check with level to verify '/4"tilt to the back for proper door closure.

• If refrigerator is aligned and stable, replace toe grille and hinge covers.

7. Replace bracket cover(s).

• Position cover into the outer edge of the hinge.

• Swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap it into place.

8. Replace the toe grille.

Note

• For proper reinstallation, ensure the "top" marking on the interior of the toe grille is oriented correctly.

• Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower cabinet slots.

• Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.

TemperatureControls

Dial Temperature Controls

([select models)

The controls are located at the back left of the

refrigerator compartment.

Note

• The freezer control turns the cooling system on. Neither section will cool if freezer control is set to

OFE

Initial Control Settings

After plugging the refrigerator in,

set the controls.

• To adjust the controls, turn the control knob to the left or right

as desired.

• Set the freezer control on 4.

• Set the refrigerator control on 4.

• Let the refrigerator run at least 8

to 12 hours before adding food.

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. This condition will be more noticeable when

you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and

after excessive or lengthy door openings.

Adjusting the 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

Temperature Control Guide table below. See page 23 for instructions on checking compartment temperature.

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

• Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.

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

Temperature Control Guide

Refrigerator too warm Turn the refrigerator control

to next higher number.

Refrigerator too cold Turn the refrigerator control

to next lower number.

Freezer too warm Turn the freezer control to

next higher number.

Freezer too cold Turn the freezer control to

next lower number.

Turn refrigerator OFF Turn the freezer control to

OFE

Note

• Turning freezer control to OFF stops cooling in both compartments. It does not shut off power to

the refrigerator.

Touch Temperature Controls

([select models, style varies by model)

The controls are located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment.

Control

Initial Control Settings

After plugging the refrigerator in, set the controls.

• Pressing the or pads adjusts the controls to the desired setting.

• Set the freezer control on 4.

• Set the refrigerator control on 4.

• Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours before adding food.

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. This 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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