Maytag RJRS4871A, RJRS4280C, RJRS4270C, RJRS4280B, RJRS4270B User Manual

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USE R MAN U A L

REFRIGERATOR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome ..........................................................................................I

SafetyInstructions ..........................................................................2

Installation........................................................................................3

Machine Compartment .................................................................4

ProfessionalTemperature Management SystemTM ..............5-6

Fresh Food Compartment ...........................................................7

OptiFreshTM Storage Drawers ................................................8-9

Door Storage..................................................................................9

Freezer Compartment ................................................................l0

Automatic Icemaker....................................................................JJ

Automatic Ice andWater Dispenser.......................................12

Water Filter.............................................................................13-14

Food Purchasing,Storageand Handling Guidelines.............IS

VegetableSelection and Storage Chart ..................................16

Fruit Selection and Storage Chart .....................................17-18

Maintenance............................................................................19-20

Normal Operating Sounds........................................................21

Care andCleaning.......................................................................22

BeforeYou Call For Service.......................................................23

Warranty ........................................................................................25

Guide de ffutilisateur ..................................................................26

Guia del Usuario ..........................................................................52

Form No. A/02/03 Part No. 12760301 16022133

WELCOME

Welcome and congratulations on your purchaseof a built-in refrigerator!

Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. For best results, we suggest reading this material to help acquaint you with proper operating and maintenance procedures.

Should you need assistance in the future, it is helpful to:

I. Have complete model and serial

number recorded in the spaces below.Thesenumbersarefoundon a

dataplate insidethe refrigerator com- partment on the upper trim surface.

Date of Purchase Mlodel Number Serial Number

2. IMPORTANT: Keep this guide

and the sales receipt in a safe

place for future reference. Proof

of original purchase date is needed for warranty service.

If you havequestions, call: IVlaytagServicessM

Attn: CAIR®Center

1-866-820-9401(U.S.A.and Canada)

(Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.EasternTime)

For service and warranty informa- tion, seepage 25.

WHATYOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that mayoccur. Common sense,caution and care must be exercised when installing,maintaining or operating the appliance.

Alwayscontact your dealer,distributor,service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, LABELS

WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe

personal injury or death.

CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor

personal injury.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

• Use the refrigerator only for its • Any electrical service cord that intended purpose.

• To prevent possibility of hazard due to electrical shock,never plugthe refriger- ator into a receptacle which has not beengrounded adequatelyandin accor-

dancewith the local and national elec- trical codes. See the _kwarning and

grounding instructions.

• This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with its installa-

tion instructions.

• Turn the power to your refrigerator off before cleaningor replacing light bulbs.

• In caseof power failure, minimize door openings.If the power failure isof a long duration, protect the food by placing blocks of dry iceon 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.

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 oper- ated in the presenceof explosive fumes.

• Children should not climb, hang or stand on the shelvesof this refrigerator.

• To prevent the unit from tipping for-

ward and to provide a stable installa-

tion, the unit must be secured in place

with the anti-tip device (See separate

installation instructions provided with this refrigerator).

WARNING: Thisap-

pliance 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. Do not use any device that will

alter the electrical performance of this appliance.

This appliance is equipped with a three- pronged grounding plug for your protec-

tion against possible electrical shock haz- ards. It must be plugged into a grounded 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

N_TEi i_ properly groundedthree-prong wall recep-

tacle.Do not, under anycircumstances,cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter

plug.Do not useanextension cord. Do not usea Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.

The power padin the fresh food corn- !!

partment stops cooling and turns off the lights.It does not shut power to the

unit off. Prior to changinglight bulbs or

other servicing,the MainPower switch

in the upper machine compartment must be switched to OFF or"O" (see page4).

Power supplycord

with 3-prong

grounding plug Grounded type

_/wall receptacle

tgroundfault

! circuit not

allowed)

IMPORTANT:

Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dan-

gerous...even if they will sit for "just a few days."If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, pleasefollow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

• Takeoff the doors.

• Leavethe shelvesin place so that children may not easilyclimb inside.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

For complete directions on proper instal- lation of this refrigerator, please refer to the separate installation instructions pro-

vided.

IMPORTANT:

• Make surethe floor under the refrig- erator is level with the surrounding

finished floor

• Protect a finished floor with ply-

wood, cardboard or other suitable

material before moving the refriger- ator across it.

• Once installed, this built-in refriger- ator is not designed to be moved.

For information on moving,refer to installation instructions or call toll

free 1-866-870-940I.

LIGHT SHIELD

The light shield and OptiFreshTM drawer air diverter come packagedon the lowest refrigerator shelf.

Light Shield

Air Diverter

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NOTE.

Install the fresh food and freezer light

shields according to the following instructions.

TO INSTALLTHE LIGHT SHIELDS:

I. Placethe plastic hooks in the rear cor-

ners of the shield over the screws located in the sidewalls.

2. While depressing the front catches, raise the shield up to the bottom of the control panel.

3. Releasethe catchesso they rest above the back edge of the control panel

bottom.

TO REMOVE:

I. Depress the catches at the front of

the shield.

2. Swing the shield downward.

3. Lift the plastic hooks from the screws and pull the shield straight out.

OPTIFRESH TM DRAWER

AIR DIVERTER

IMPORTANT:

The air diverter must be installed cor- rectly to ensure efficient operation of

the OptiFreshTM storagedrawers.

TO INSTALL:

Place the tabs on each end of the diverter in front of the

shelf support rails and lower

into place.

OPTIFRESH TM

DRAWERS

Removethe shippingfoam piece packedin the top of the OptiFresh TM drawer before operating the refrigerator.

REMOVE SHIPPING CLIPS

Your new refrigerator was packed care- fully for shipment.The shelf pacldngclips,

located in the frame above each shelf, must be removed prior to rearrangingthe

shelvesin the refrigerator.

To remove: Depress the upper _;u_Z part

of the clip,wiggle the clip side-._/!_:!_:

waysand pull straight out.

MACHINE COMPARTMENT

The machine compartment is located at the top of the refrigerator. Within the machine compartment are the main

power switch, the water filter, the con- denser and a switch to change the elec-

tronic control from Fahrenheitto Celsius.

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NOTE•

DO NOT remove the foam pieces

from the machine compartment cover

or the condenser.

Main

Power

Switch

Fahrenheit/Celsiu s

Switch (see page 6)

Condenser

(seepage 19)

Water Filter

(see pages 13-14)

TO REHOVETHE MACHINE COHPARTHENT COVER:

Grasp the cover on the outer edges and lift up, then out and off. Set the cover

aside.

TO REPLACETHE MACHINE COMPARTMENT COVER:

Tilt the top of the cover forward slightly and insert the top set of hooks into their matching slots.

Follow by inserting the bottom set of

hooks into their appropriate slots.

When the hooks are fully inserted, the

cover securely settles into place.

PROFESSIONAL TEMPERATURE

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TM

The Professional Temperature Manage- ment SystemTM is located at the top of the fresh food compartment.

NOTE:

Allow the refrigerator to run for 8-12 hours before loading. This ensures

appropriate temperatures for food storage.

POWER SWITCH

Touch this pad to start or POWER stop cooling and turn off the SWITCH

lights in both the fresh food ('C'_M_ and freezer compartments.

This pad DOES NOT shut off power to the refrigerator.

To turn off all power to the refrigerator, turn the Main Power switch OFF or "O"

(see page4).

IMPORTANT:

Turn off all power to the refrigerator at the main power switch whenever changinglight bulbs, cleaning or serv- icing this refrigerator.

INITIAL TEMPERATURE

SETTINGS

Temperaturesare preset at 37° F(3° C) in thefreshfood compartment and0° (-18° C) in the freezer compartment. The display

will show the averagecompartment tem-

peratures, basedon several measurement points within the compartment.

FREEZER 1 R_EFRIGERATOR _

TEMPERATURE _ ............ "_ TEMPERATU-- RE

NOTE:

Temperatures displayedmay vary from set point due to door openings or during defrost.

NOTE:

Thermometers placed in the refriger- ator may record a temperature slightly aboveor below the displayedtempera- ture. This is normal as the displayed temperature is an average.

TEMPERATURE

ADJUSTMENTS

Press the Door Alarm pad again to deactivate.

When the alarm has sounded, close door to reset.

OR Press the Door Alarm pad to deacti-

vate. Press again to reactivate, if desired.

WATER FILTER

Allow the temperature to stabilize for

24 hours after loading the refrigerator before making any temperature adjust-

ments.

• The first touch of the up or down arrow shows the current temperature setpoint.

• Subsequent touches of the_pad raise the temperature set point or

the_ padlowersthe temperature set point.

• The displaywill show the new setpoint for approximately three seconds, then return to the actual temperature currently within that compartment.

• Limit temperature changes to one degree at a time. Allow the new tern- " peratures to stabilize for 24 hours before making a new temperature adjustment.

DOOR ALARM

The Door Alarm will alertyou DOOR when one of the doors has ALARM

been left open for l0 condn- (("_N_

uous minutes.When this hap- C43/

pens, the compartment light will go out anda chime will sound every

few seconds until the door is closed or the Door Alarm pad is pressed to deacti-

vate the function.

WORKING is illu- minated when a water filter hasbeen installed. It will not illuminate when the

filter bypass is in place (see page 13

WATER FILTER

(OROER) (REPLACE)

for information on installation of the water filter or bypass).

ORDER will illuminate when 90 per- cent of the volume of water for which

the filter is rated has passed through the filter.

OR Eleven months have elapsed since the

filter hasbeen installed. REPLACE illuminates when the rated

volume of water haspassedthrough the filter or 12 months haveelapsed since

the filter was installed. A new filter should be installed immediately when

REPLACE is illuminated.

When the new filter is installed, the WORKING light will reluminate. See

page 13.

Power to the refrigerator must be ON

when the filter is changed for the water filter monitoring systemto reset

and change back to the WORKING indicator.

• Pressthe Door Alarm pad to activate.

A chime will sound and ON will illumi-

hate.

POWER INTERRUPT

NOTE:

When enabled, Power POWER

Interrupt will record and INTERRUPT display the highest temp-

erature reached in the fresh food and freezer

Frozen foods which havethawed com- pletely should not be refrozen. Discard

these items. Fresh, perishable items stored above 40° F for two hours or

longer should also be discarded.

compartments during a power outage.If an outage hasoccurred, the displaywill alter- nate[y show the current compartment temperatures and the highest compart- ment temperatures reached when the

power was out.

• Touch the RESET pad to enable this feature.The RESET padwill illuminate.

• After a power outage or interruption, touch the RESET pad once to resume displaying the current compartment

temperature.

FAHRENHEIT/CELsIUS

DISPLAY

The control can be changed to display temperatures in either degreesFahrenheit or degreesCelsius.

• Open the machine compartment at the top of the refrigerator (seepage4).

• The RESET pad will continue to be illuminated and enabled.

• Touching the RESET pad a second time will turn off this function and the

pad will not be illuminated.

• Set the switch to the desired mode:°C

or °E

All temperature displays will change to the selected mode, including the

OptiFreshTM drawer displays.

FREEZER_EFRI_ERATOR_

TEMPEImam RRATUE _ ........... _ TEMPERATUm_lm RE

FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT

SHELVES

The Fresh Food Compartment is equipped with Adjustable Shelves.

Shelvesfeature a spill retainer edge.They also slide out for easier accessto items stored at the rear of the shelf.

To slide out, grasp the front of the shelf and pull. Gently pushin to return the shelf back to its original position.

ADJUSTABLE SHELVES

TO REMOVE ORADJUST:

• Completely unloadthe shelf.

• Lift up the rear of the shelf slightly.

• Pullthe shelf straight out.

TO LOCK SHELF INTO ANOTHER POSITION:

• Tilt upthe front edgeof the shelf.

• Lift up the rear of the shelf.

• Insert the hooks into the desired frame openings.

• Let the shelf settle into place.

• Be sure the shelf is level and securely locked at the rear before reloading it.

STORAGE DRAWER

TO REMOVE:

• Pullthe drawer out until it stops.

• Tilt the drawer up and pull it out. TO REINSTALL:

• Slidethe empty drawer bracket backon the track until the bracket tab slips

under the track "catch."

• Hold on to the lower bar support.

• Tilt the drawer front up, slide the drawer back into place (until the bar

rests in the slot at the bottom front of the drawer).

• Close the drawer.

TO REMOVETHE STORAGE DRAWER FRAME:

• Remove drawer.

• Lift up the rear of the frame slightly.

• Pullthe frame straight out.

TO MOVETHE DRAWER FRAME TO ANOTHER POSITION:

• Insert the rear hooks into the desired openings.

• Let the frame settle into place.

• Be sure the frame is level and securely locked at the rear before putting the

drawer back in.

OPTJFRESH TM STORAGE DRAWERS

The two lower drawers in the fresh food compartment are equipped with

OptiFresh TM System. This technology

allows the temperature within each

drawer to be tightly controlled for storing meats,fresh produce or citrus.

The electronic temperature control within these drawers provides preset temperatures, based on the food group that is selected.The actual temperature within each OptiFresh TM drawer is dis-

playedelectronically. Eachsetting provides

temperatures in the range outlined in the chart below.

Temperature Temperature

Selection SetPoint DisplayRange* Normal None Thedisplayisblank Citrus 38°F(3 °C) 37-39°F(3-4 °C) Produce34°F(I °c) 33-35 °F(I-2 °c) Meats 31°F(-I °C) 30-32°F(-I-O°C)

*Varying factors such as environment,

drawer openings, refrigerator control settings,etc. maycausethe temperature display on the drawer to fluctuate outside the range of temperatures listed

above.This is normal. For best results, set the fresh food compartment to

37° F (3° C) and the freezer compart- ment to 0° F(-18° C).

NOTE:

The Normal Cold setting turns off the

OptiFreshTM System,The drawer then

operates as a standard crisper.

NORMALi3 NORMALD

COLD (_ COLD_

CITRUS @ CITRUS @

PRODUCE@ PRODUC_

MEATS @

OptiFresh TM Drawer Settings

The MEATS setting is recommended whenever storing fresh meat, poultry and

fish.Store meats in airtight containers or

sealedbagsto contain anyjuices.Clean up spills immediately,then disinfect.

Select the PRODUCE setting when

storing a mixed load of fresh fruits and

vegetables,such as:

Apples Broccoli Green onions Asparagus

Nectarines Kiwi fruit Radishes Spinach

Cabbage Celery

Romaine Leeks

Carrots Cherries

Herbs Lettuce

Strawberries Bagged,pre-cut Cauliflower saladsand

Peaches vegetables

Select the CITRUS setting when storing fruits such as oranges,grapefruit, lemons,

limes,pineapple,cranberries,watermelons

and tangerines.

Fruits and vegetables can be stored loosely wrapped or unwrapped.

Fruitswith skinssuchasapplesandgrapes should not be stored in airtight bags or

containers.

NOTES:

• After prolonged or repeated drawer openingsand/or loadingthe drawers, the displayed temperature may rise. This is normal.The temperature will recover in a short period of time.

• When meat is being refrigerated for the purpose of thawing,it should be stored in a panwith sidesor a sealed bag or container, on a refrigerator shelf. Frozen meats will thaw very slowly when stored in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the "Meats" setting.

• Under heavy usage conditions, the exterior surfacesof the OptiFresh TM drawers may fog.This is normal.The

condensation will clear once the door is closed for a period of time.

• Due to the accuracyand the location of the OptiFresh TM temperature sensor system,drawer temperatures

measured with household ther- mometers may vary slightlyfrom the

digital display.Thisis normal.

TO RENOVE OPTIFRESH TM STORAGE DRAWERS:

• Pulldrawer out until it stops.

• Lift front edge and pull all the way out.

TO REPLACE OPTIFRESH TM STORAGE DRAWERS:

• Set drawer on side tracks.

• Slidedrawer in until the bar rests in slot on underside of drawer front.

• Close the drawer.

OPTIFRESH TM STORAGE DRAWERS, CONT.

AUTOMATIC HUMIDITY

CONTROL

The OptiFresh TM drawers are equipped

with Automatic Humidity Control, elimi-

nating the need for manual humidity slide controls.

A fabric-like material* covers small air vents in the drawer housing above the

crispers.This material controls the flow of moisture vapor out of the crisper.Ifa food spill should occur on the air vent or fabric-like material, wipe with a clean, damp cloth.

*The Automatic Humidity Control

systemfeaturesa unique,patented mate- rial called ShapeMemory Polymer (SMP)

that when laminated to fabric, becomes DIAPLEX. DIAPLEX is manufactured by

Mitsubishi.

DiAPLEi"

The Intelligent Texture

DOOR STORAGE

ADJUSTABLE

DOOR BINS

(Fresh Food and Freezer)

The door bins can be moved to best suit

your storage needs.

TO REMOVE:

Lift the bin up until it clears the retainers on the door liner.

• Pullthe bin straight out.

• Reverse this procedure to secure the bin into another position on the door.

DAIRY COMPARTMENT

(Fresh Food Compartment)

The dairy compartment, designed for storing spreadablessuchasbutter or mar- garine,can be moved to other locations

on the fresh food door. TO MOVE:

• Lift the compartment up until it clears the retainers on the door liner.

• Pull the compartment straight out.

• Reverse this procedure to secure the

compartment into another position on the door.

FREEZER COMPARTMENT

ADJUSTABLE

WiRE SHELVES

TO REMOVEWIRE SHELVES:

• Completely unloadthe shelf or remove

basket.

• Lift up the rear of the shelf slightly.

• PuJ[the shelf straight out.

TO LOCKTHE SHELF INTO

ANOTHER POSITION:

• Tilt upthe front edgeof the shelf.

• Lift up the rear of the shelf.

• Insert the hooks into the desired frame

openings.

• Let the shelf settle into place. Be sure the shelf is [eve[ and securely

locked at the rear before reloading it with food.

WiREFREEZER

DRAWERS

To load or retrieve items from a freezer

drawer, puJ[ the drawer

forward. TO REMOVE:

• Pull out the drawer out until it stops.

• Tilt up the front of the drawer.

• Lift it completely out.

TO REPLACE:

• Placedrawer on extended tracks.

• Placetabs on drawer sides under tabs

on track. Drawer should sit flat on track.

• Pushdrawer all the way in.

ICE DRAWER

(Non-dispenserModeJs)

The automatic Jcemaker keeps this drawer stocked with ice. To retrieve ice,

pull open the drawer. TO REMOVE:

• Pull out the drawer until it stops.

• Reach into the drawer compartment

and move the wire lever arm on the icemaker into the up (OFF) position.

• Lift the front of the drawer up.

• Pullthe drawer completely out. TO REINSTALL:

• Align the drawer sides onto the matching side rails.

• Reach into the drawer compartment and move the wire lever arm on the ice-

maker into the down (ON) position.

• Pushthe drawer in.

AUTOMATIC ICE KER

After the refrigerator hasbeen connected

to the water supply,move the wire lever arm on the icemaker into the clown

(ON) position to start its operation.The icemaker will fill with water when the

freezer reaches the proper temperature. It may be 8 to 12hours before the ice- maker furnishes any usable ice cubes.

Discard all the cubesfrom the first two or three batchesmade.Theseinitial icecubes

may be irregularly shaped,discolored, or contain impurities from the new water supply piping.

When the ice cubes are ejected it is

normal for several cubes to be joined together at the ends.They can easily be broken aparcThe icemaker will continue to make ice until the supply of ice cubes raisesthe wire lever arm,shutting the ice-

maker off. To manuallystop the operation of the ice-

maker,move the wire lever arm into the up (OFF) position,

Certain sounds may accompany the vat- iouscycles of the icemaker.

• buzzingof the water valve

• running of the water asthe tray fills

• rattling of the ice cubes falling into an empty ice bin,

If the ice is not used frequently, the ice cubes will become cloudy, shrink, stick

together and taste stale. Empty the ice

storage bin periodically and wash it in luke-

warm water. Rinseand

dry thoroughly.

ICE

To check the ice [eve[ or gain access to the ice bin,lift the door on the bin.

TO REMOVE THE BIN:

• Turn off the icemaker by moving the icemakerwire lever arm up to the OFF

position.

• While holding the top edge of the ice bin,grasp the lower edgeof the ice bin and pull down to releasethe latch, then pull ice bin out.

° Reverse procedure to replace the ice

bin.

• Turn the icemaker on by lowering the

wire lever arm.

NOTE:

Beveragesand foods should NOT be placed in the ice storage bin for quick

chilling.These items can block the wire lever arm,causingthe icemakerto mal-

function.

AUTOMATIC

(SELECT MODELS)

DISPENSING WATER

AND ICE

NOTES:

• When usingthe ice dispenser for the first time, discardthe first two or three dozencubes.

• When usingthe water dispenserfor the first time, press the actuator pad

for ten minutes to bleed the air from the water line. Discard the first five

to six glasses of water dispensed. This will ensure pure and fresh

water for drinl<ing.

To dispenseice or water, position a glass against the top portion of the actuator padand press.Hold the glassup to the ice opening to avoid spills.

To stop dispensing,release the pressure on the actuator pad and hold the con- tainer in position momentarily to catch the last pieces of ice or the last drops of

water. The ice delivery door will remain

open for a short time.When it closes, a closing sound can be heard.

CRUSH, CUBE, WATER PADS

The control pads are located on the dis- pensercontrol panel.Toselectthe desired function, touch the appropriate pad.

When ice cubes, crushed ice or water pads are touched the selection is

illuminated.

iCE AND WATER DISPENSER

DISPENSER LIGHT

When the actuator pad is touched, the dispenser light automatically illuminates. To manually turn the light on, touch the

-_,_-pad.

To turn the light off,touch the padagain.

DISPENSER LOCK

To interrupt power to the water and ice dispenser so it cannot be used,touch the

__ pad 3 times within 10 seconds.

The lock pad is illuminated when the dis- penser is locked.Touch the pad 3 times within 10 seconds againto unlock the ice

and water service.

SPILL TRAY

DO NOT pour water into the SpillTray grille at the bottom of the dispenser area. This is a spillarea,NOT a drain. Normal, small spills will evaporate. Larger spills should be wiped up with a soft cloth or sponge.The grille slides out for clean up. It is recommended to clean the spill area occasionallyto prevent mineral deposits.

Dispenser

Control

Panel

Actuator

Pad

Spill

ICE AND WATER DISPENSING TIPS

• Somecrushed ice may be dispensed eventhough cubed ice was selected.

This happens occasionally when a few cubesare accidentally channeled

into the crusher.

• Likewise, when changing from crushed ice to cubes, some crushed

ice may be dispensed.This may also happen if irregular-sized cubesor ice

chips are in the storage bin.

• If the "crushed" option is used fre- quently or exclusively, select the

"cube" option occasionally to clear any crushed ice that may have built

up in the chute.

• A slight pausemay be noticed when dispensingcrushed ice.This is normal

becausethe iceis beingchanneled to the crusher. Crushed ice pieces will

vary in size and shape.

• If the ice dispenser is not used fre- quently, ice cubes may clump

together and may need to be broken apart or discarded.

• Do not add ice to the storage bin

which was not produced by the ice- maker. It may not crush and/or dis- i;

penseproperly.

• Avoid operating the ice dispenser continuously for more than five min-

utes. Remove large quantities from the bin by hand.

• Avoid dispensingicedirectly into fine china or delicate crystal. The pres-

sure of pressingagainstthe actuator pad and the ice dropping into the

container can cause cracking or chipping of delicate items.

• Water from the dispenser is not as cold asicewater.The first glassor two

of water dispensedeachtime may be warmer than subsequentglasses.

• To avoid splashing,fill the glasswith ice before addingwater.

WATER FILTER

INITIAL FILTER CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION

The water filter mounts in the machine

compartment above the refrigerator.

Your refrigerator was delivered from the factory with a filter bypassin place. If the

filter was not installed for you when the

refrigerator was installed, the filter car- tridge can be found packaged inside of the refrigerator. It can be easily installed

without using any additional parts, screws

or fasteners.

If the home is equipped with a Reverse Osmosis water treatment system, this additional water filter is not necessary. The filter bypassshould remain installed.

IMPORTANT:

• In order for the water filter monitor

system to be set, power to the unit

must be ON when a new filter is

installed.

Filte_

Bypass

I. Remove the machine compartment

cover (seepage4).

2. Twist the filter bypass cap ¼ turn counter-clockwise to disengage.Re- move the filter bypassfrom the filter head apparatus.

NOTES:

• The filter bypassor water filter must be in placeor no water or ice will be dispensed.

• DO NOT dispose of the filter bypass.It should be stored for future use,in the event that you choose to use the water and ice dispenser

without a filter.

3. Carefully remove the filter from its packaging.

4. Remove the red cap from the filter.

5. Lubricate the O-ring with food-grade vegetableoil.

6. Line up the cartridge ears so it can be inserted into the filter head. Rotate

the cartridge into the head. Twist the cartridge ¼ turn clockwise to lock it into place.Youwill feel a stop.

7. Dispense water through the dispenser for 10minutes to flush awayanyloose particles.

8. Carefully check for leaks.

REPLACING THE CARTRIDGE

FILTER

I. Twist the filter cartridge ¼ turn

counterclockwise to disengagefrom the head. Twist gently until the cartridge is free from the head, but DO NOT pull.

2. Carefully remove the replacement filter from its packaging.

3. Follow steps 4 through 8 under Initial Filter Cartridge Installation.

NOTE:

Filter life may be affected by abnormal feed water conditions or unusual inci-

dents such ashydrant flushes,reservoir turnover or varying local water condi-

tions.

PERIODS OF NON-USE

If the refrigerator hasbeen out of use or iceand water havenot beendispensedfor

more than 2 weeks, the filter should be replacedwhen the refrigerator isput back

into service.

SPECIAL NOTICES

It is essentialthat operation, maintenance and filter replacement requirements be carried out as scheduled.This product is for cold-water use only.

Do not use with water that is microbio- logically unsafe, or of unknown quality

without adequate disinfection before or after the system.Systemscertified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.

For your own knowledge and safety,it is recommended that your water quality be periodically tested.

The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treat-

ment system are not necessarily in your water. The feed water connection must

conform to applicableplumbingcodes.

A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause water to temporarily spurt

from the dispenser.

REPLACEMENT FILTER

CARTRIDGES

For replacement filter cartridges or for service, contact your local dealer or Maytag ServicessM,Customer Assistance,

1-866-820-9401(U.S.A.and Canada)

Replacement Filter Model Number: UKF7002AXX - Taste, odor, chlorine,

cystsand lead The PuriCleanTM water filter is manufac-

tured for MaytagAppiiancesby:

Cuno Incorporated 400 Research Parkway

Meriden, CT 06450 Rated Flow: .5 gpm (I.9 L)

Min. Op.Temp: 33° F (.6° C) Max.Op.Temp: 100° F(38° C) Min. Op. Press: 30 psi (207 Kpa) Max,Op. Press: 125psi (862 Kpa)

The filter listed below has been tested and certified to NSF International under ANSI/NSF Standards 42 and 53

for the reduction of impurities as indi-

Taste/Odor Chlorine Class I StdA2

Turbidity Std. 53 Particulate Std.42

Cyst Std. 53 Lead Std.53

Capacity

UKF7OO2AXX

Yes Yes Yes

Yes(Class l) Yes

Yes

416 gal.

(1574 L)

Function Chemical/

Mechanical

SeeaccompanyingProduct Data Sheetfor further information on filters.

State of California

Department of Health Services

Water Treatment Device

Certificate Number

99- 1408

Date Issued: December 14, 1999

Trademark/Model Designation

Maytag PuriClean UKF 7002 AXX

Manufacturer: Cuno

Replacement Elements

UKF 7002 AXX

The water

the

gpln

containing cysts.

FOOD PURCHASING, STORAGE AND HANDLING GUiDELiNES

TEMPERATURE

The fresh food compartment should be set in the range of 34° F (I ° C) - 38° F (3° C), basedon your preference.

The freezer compartment should be set at 0° F (-18° C) or below.

The best cooling occurs when the air is allowed to circulate freely around the food items. Do not over crowd the refrig-

erator shelves.

EGGS AND DAIRY

Store eggs on the refrigerator shelf in their original carton.

Refrigerate eggsin the shell until you are ready to use them, do not allow them to

warm up to room temperature prior to

cooking. Do not usecracked eggs. Do not purchase eggs if they are being

sold from the aisle,rather than a cooler. Follow the freshness dates printed on the

packagingwhen usingdairy foods. Refrigerate dairy foods immediately after

purchaseand after each use. Close cartons tightly after useto keep out

air and other food odors. Occasionally mold will develop on the

surface of hard cheeses (Swiss,Cheddar, Parmesan,etc). Cut off at least an inch around and below the moldy area,keeping

the knife out of the mold itself. If soft cheese, cottage cheese, cheese

slices or other cheese foods develop mold, do not save.

FRESH MEATS AND

POULTRY

Leave meat and poultry in original store wrap before use (repeated handling can introduce bacteria into the product).

Store raw meats in sealed packagesto prevent leaks and possible contamination

of other foods and surfaces. If not freezing fresh meats or poultry,

store in the OptiFresh TM drawer set on the Meats setting.

Observe and follow all expiration dates for perishable items that are precooked or ready to eat.

LEFTOVERS

Refrigerate or freeze leftovers immedi- ately. Perishable food should never be allowed to be out at room temperature for greater than 2 hours total.

Store leftovers in clean, shallow, tightly covered containers. The core of dense,

large pieces of meat and poultry or deep pots of soup and stew take longer to reach a safestorage temperature. Shallow containers allow food to cool thoroughly more quickly.Cut large cuts of meat into slices of 3 inches (7.62 cm) or less and remove poultry from the bone before refrigerating. Divide soups and stews into

smaller containers. When reusingleftovers,reheatthoroughly.

Heat up leftover sauces,soups,and gravy quickly and boil for at least one minute. Heat other leftovers to 165° F(74° C).

FRESH FRUITS AND

VEGETABLES

Store in a OptiFresh TM storage drawer set on the appropriate setting (Produce or Citrus, see page8).

Sort fresh produce items before storage and use bruised or soft items first. Discard

those showing signsof decay. Handle fresh produce with care. Evena

minor bruise can promote decay and result in premature quality loss.

Wrap odorous foods such as onions and

cabbage. Wait to wash and cut up fresh fruits and

vegetables until right before use.Washing can strip away natural protection while cutting initiates enzyme activity. Both fac- tors can havea negative effect upon shelf

life.

Wash all fresh fruits and vegetables at the time of use, even those with a peel or rind that will not be eaten.This helps prevent bacteria from the outside being trans- ferred to the edible inside during cutting.

FROZEN FOOD

STORAGE

Do not refreeze items that have com- pletely thawed.

The freezer section will operate more

efficiently when it is loaded. If there are not enough food items to fill the freezer at least _3 full, use bags of ice or mill<

cartons filled with water to fill the freezer up to this level.

VEGETABLE SELECTION AND

STORAGE CHART

Artichokes Choose tight, compact headsthat feel heavyfor their size. Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the

Avoid if wilted, moldy or woody. "Produce" setting.

Asparagus Choose firm, straight stalkswith compact tips. Wrap stem ends in a wet paper towel.

Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the "Produce" setting.

Beets Choose small to medium-size beets with skin that is firm Remove tops for storing. Store in the

and smooth.Tops should be tender and fresh. OptiFreshTM drawer on the "Produce"

setting.

Bok Choy Lookfor clean,crisp stalks with fresh-looking leaves.Avoid Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the

product that iswilted or yellowing. "Produce" setting.

Broccoli Buds should be a rich green, firm and be packed closely Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the

together. Leavesshould be bright and unwilted. "Produce" setting.

Brussels Sprouts Choose smallround headswith darkgreen, compact leaves. Keep handling to a minimum and use as

Avoid those that are puffy,wilted or yellow, soon aspossible.Store in the OptiFreshTM

drawer on the "Produce" setting.

Carrots Well shaped, smooth, firm carrots. Avoid if pliable or Trim tops closely.

shriveled. Store on the "Produce" setting.

Cauliflower Choose cauliflower that is creamy white with compact Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the

florets.The jacket leavesshould be bright green and firmly "Produce" setting. attached.

Corn Look for bright green,moist husks that when pulled back Store in the husks in the OptiFresh TM

reveal well filled, even rows of plump kernels. When drawer on the "Produce" setting. pricked,the kernels should give a squirt of juice. Use as soon as possible.

Fresh CutVegetables Vegetablesshould be brightly colored. Avoid product that Keep cold in the OptiFreshTM drawer on and Salad Mixes iswilted or slimy.Avoid punctured containers. Follow "use the "Produce" setting.

by,""sell by" and expiration dates.

Leeks Choose smaller size leekswith fairly straight (not bulbed) Store awayfrom foods that absorb odors.

bases. Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the

"Produce" setting.

Lettuce: BostonlBibb, Avoid if leavesappear wilted, discolored, dried or translu- Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the Iceberg, Romaine cent. Avoid headswith dark butts (some minor browning "Produce" setting

is normal due to natural processes that occur after harvest).

Mushrooms Mushrooms should be plump, firm and free of spots. Store in the original container, do not

store in a plastic bag. Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the "Produce"

setting.

Radicchio Choosewell-shaped,compact heads.Leavesshould be dark Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the

maroon-red with white veins. "Produce" setting.

Radishes Look for bright color, with well-formed roots and crisp, Remove tops for storing. Store in the

white flesh.Topsshould be green and fresh. OptiFreshTM drawer on the "Produce"

setting.

Spinach Look for deep green coloring. Avoid spinach that is Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the

yellowing,wilted or haslong stems. "Produce" setting.

Sprouts Good quality sprouts should be brightly colored with a Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the

crisp texture. Avoid if slimyor discolored. "Produce" setting.

FRUIT SELECTION AND STORAGE CHART

Apples

Apricots

Berries:

Blackberries Blueberries

Raspberries Strawberries

Cantaloupe

Look for appleswith firm, smooth skin and good color.The presence of scald,which is a dry brown patch on the skin

doesnot affect taste.Handlewith care to avoidbruising and skin damage.

Select plump, fairly firm apricots that are golden or burnt orange in color.Avoid if there are soft or mushy spots or

the apricot is pale yellow to greenish-yellow.

Good quality berries should be dry,clean,plump and well-

colored.

Blackberries: The capsshould not be still attached. Blueberries: Should havea silvery sheenor"bloom."

Strawberries: Capsshould be fresh,green and intact.

Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the "Produce" setting.

Ripen at room temperature. When ripe, store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the

"Produce" setting.

Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the "Produce" setting. Store in original, vented

carton.

Cantaloupe will not ripen after harvest. Select those that When uncut, store on countertop.After

are heavyfor their size,symmetrical and have a sweet fra- cutting, store in the OptiFresh TM drawer grance.The "netting" should be thick with a golden back- on the"Produce" setting.

ground color, not green.The stem end should give slightly.

Cherries Cherries should be plump with firm, brightly colored skins Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the

and green stems. "Produce" setting.

Cranberries Choose cranberries that are firm and well-colored. Avoid Store in the OptiFresh TM drawer on the

if they are shriveled or soft. "Citrus" setting.

Grapefruit Choose a grapefruit that is heavy for its size and flat on Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the

both ends. "Citrus" setting.

Grapes Choose grapes that are plump and firmly attached to green Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the

pliable stems. "Produce" setting. Do not store in airtight

packaging.

Kiwi Fruit Good quality kiwi fruit is plump without wrinldes or signs Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the

of exterior damage. "Produce" setting.

Lemons and Limes Choose fruit that is firm andheavyfor its size. Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the

"Citrus" setting.

Mango Choose pieces that are free of bruises and blemishes. Store at room temperature.

Mangoesthat are ripe will give to gentle pressure.

Nectarines Look for fruit that is orange-yellow between areas of red, Ripenat room temperature, then store in

without anygreen.Sldnshould be smooth and unblemished, the OptiFresh TM drawer on the"Produce"

setting.

Oranges Choose firm fruit that is heavyfor its size.Avoid any with Keep oranges separated from foods that

soft spots or white mold at the ends.It is normal for ripe absorb odors such as, cheese or butter.

oranges to havea slight greening. Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the

"Citrus" setting.

Papaya A papayashould be firm with unblemished skin, regardless Store at room temperature. A papayais

of the degreeof ripeness, ready to eat when the peel is approxi-

mately _ yellow to yellow-orange in color and it yields to gentle palm pressure.

continued...

Peaches

Avoid peachesthat show signs of green, are very hard or

have wrinkled sldn.The sldn should have a background

color that is creamy or yellowish.

Ripen at room temperature, then store in the Opti Fresh TUdrawer on the "Prod uce"

setting.

Pears Select pears that are firm and unblemished. Ripenat room temperature, then store in

the OptiFresh TM drawer set on the "Produce" setting.

Pineapple Pineappleneeds to be picked when it is ripe asit will not Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer on the

ripen off of the plant. Look for green leaves and sweet "Citrus" setting.

aroma.Avoid those with soft spots or fermented odor.

Plums Choosethe fruit that is full colored, smooth,plump andfairly Ripenat room temperature, then store in

firm. Avoid plums that havebroken skin or are shriveled, the OptiFresh TM drawer set on the

"Produce" setting.

Tangerines,Tangelos Look for fruit that is heavy for its size.Avoid if there are Store in the OptiFreshTM drawer set on

soft spots,water-soaked spots or mold. the "Citrus" setting.

Tomatoes Tomatoes should have bright, shiny skins and firm flesh. Store at room temperature. Refrigerated

Avoid those that are soft, mushy,lacking in color or have temperatures degrade a tomato's taste

blemishesor growth cracks, and texture.

Watermelon

Watermelon should be ripe upon purchase, they do not

ripen after harvest. Indicators that it was picked after it ripened include a dull rind, dried stem and a yellowish

underside where the melon touched the ground. A ripe

watermelon will alsoproduce a distinct hollow soundwhen thumped. If the rind isshiny and iswhite, palegreen or light

yellow underneath, it is immature.

When uncut, store on the countertop. Refrigerate in the OptiFresh TM drawer set

on "Citrus" after it hasbeen cut.

MAINTENANCE

CONDENSER

Cleaning of the condenser is recom- mended every 3-6 months.

TO CLEAN:

• Remove Machine Compartment cover

(see page4).

• Turn the power to the unit off usingthe Main Power switch.

NOTE:

Turning the power off on the elec- tronic control panel inside the refriger- ator stops cooling only in both com- partments. It DOES NOT turn off power to the unit.

• Use the soft brushvacuum attachment to loosendust and lint on the condenser fins.Vacuum to remove the soil.

• After cleaning, turn the Main Power switch back on.

• Replace the machine compartment

cover.

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

UPPER FRESH FOOD AND FREEZER COMPARTMENTS

There are light bulbs at the top of each compartment.

WARNING: Always re-

member to turn OFF ("O') the power to the refrigerator at the main power switch and to wear gloves when replacing light bulbs.

TO ACCESS THE UPPER LIGHT BULB AREA IN EITHER COMPARTMENT:

LL JJ

• Push in on _ _ r

the finger- __1 : _

tabs located behind the

electronic control panel at the top of the compartment.

• Lower the light shield.

• Replace the burned out bulb(s) with standardAI 5-40 watt appliancebulb(s).

Available from your dealer.

• After replacing the bulb(s),push the light shield up into its orig- inal position.

LOWER FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT

There is aTS-40 watt bulb located behind each OptiFreshTM drawer. Replacement

bulbs are availablefrom your dealer.

IMPORTANT:

• To avoiddamageto the OptiFreshTM drawers,power must be turned off atthe MainPowerswitch (seepage4) before changingthe bulb.

TO REPLACETHE BULB BEHIND THE UPPER OPTIFRESH TM

DRAWER:

• Turn the power off to the refrigerator at the Main Power switch in the upper machine compartment (seepage4).

• Unload and remove the upper

OptiFreshTM drawer.

• Remove the OptiFreshTM air diverter located at the rear of the fresh food

compartment.

• Lift up and remove the glassshelf.

Air Diverter

Strip

Shelf

After the shelf is //_/ removed, 2 mounting Ii_1

screws are visible behind the drawer. 7_g_=-_\

Using a ¼" hex head screw driver, remove these screws.

• Slidethe compartment assemblyforward.

• Unscrew the bulb and replace with a newT8-40 watt bulb.

• Slidethe assemblyback into its original position.Align the screw holes, making sure air ducts are in alignment. Replace the two screws. Replace the shelf and the air diverter strip. Reinsert the drawer into the compartment.

• Turn the power to the refrigerator back

on.

IMPORTANT:

• Do not remove the foam piece between the OptiFreshTM drawers.

TO REPLACETHE BULB BEHIND THE LOWER OPTIFRESH TM DRAWER:

• Turn the power OFF or "0" to the

refrigerator at the MainPower switch in the upper machine compartment (see page4).

• Unload and remove both OptiFreshTM

drawer s.

• Remove the air diverter located at the rear of the fresh food compartment, on

top of the upper OpdFresh TM compart- ment.

• Lift up and remove the glassshelf.

° After the shelf is removed, 2 mounting

screws are visible behind the upper drawer. Using a 74" hex head screw

driver, remove these screws.

• SiNe the upper compartment assembly forward.

• Disconnect the power cords at the plug by pushingin the tabs and gently pulling apart. Pui[ the assemblycompletely out

and set aside.

• Remove the hex head screws behind the lower compartment.

Slide the lower compartment assembly forward.

Unscrew the bulb and replace with a newT8-40 watt bulb.

• Slidethe assemblyback into its original position and align the screw holes. Replacethe two screws.

• Lift the upper assembly back into its original position leaving enough space to reach the power cords.To reconnect the upper assembly power cords, align the properly matching terminals and snapthe power cords back together.

• Pushthe assemblyback into its original position and align the screw holes. Replace the two screws and then replace the glassshelf. Replacethe air diverter strip.

• Replacethe drawers.

• Turn the power back on to the refriger- ator.

IMPORTANT:

• Do not remove the foam piece between the OptiFreshTM drawers.

LOWER FREEZER

COMPARTMENT

• Turn the power OFF ("O") to the refrigerator at the MainPower switch in the upper machine compartment (see page4).

• Removethe freezer basketor icedrawer that is located in front of the light (select

models).

• Usinga Phillipsscrewdriver, remove the mounting screw on the light shield.

• Unscrew the bulb and replace with a T8-40 watt appliancebulb.

• Reinstallthe light shield.

• Reinsert the freezer

basketor icedrawer.

• Turn the power back

on to the refriger- ator.

ICE AND WATER DISPENSER LIGHT

TO REPLACE:

• Turn the power OFF ("0") to the

refrigerator at the Main Power switch in the upper machine compartment (see page 4).

" Locate the light bulb in the dispenser

area to the left of the actuator pad.

" Remove bulb.

• Replacethe bulb, using a 120V,7 watt

bulb.

• Turn the power back on to the refriger- ator.

NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS

Recent improvements in refrigeration design may introduce sounds in your new refrigerator that were not noticed in earlier models.

These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that will preserve food better, run more energy efficiently, and perform quieter

overall. Because new refrigerator designs run quieter than past models you may start to detect sounds that were actually present in your older model but were typically masked by the refrigerator's higher sound levels. Many of these sounds are normal. The following are

some of the normal sounds your new refrigerator may make:

REFRIGERANT FLOW: The flow of the

cooling fluid in your freezer area may cause gurgling or quiet knocldng soundswhen the

refrigerator cycleson or off.

CONTROL SWITCHES: In the electronics control area there are numerous control

switches that make a quiet clicking sound when you use

your refrigerator or during some of the normal system

operations.

ICE MAKER: The cabinet

will occasionally generate a

rattling sound when ice

cubes are ejected into the

freezer ice bin. You may

also detect the motor that is

ejecting that ice. These are

normal sounds necessary for ice making.

WATER VALVES: You may detect a slight buzzing sound

under the refrigerator when

water is requested from the ice dispenser or when the ice maker

needs water to make ice.

COMPRESSOR: The compressor on this

--unit has a variable speed motor. This

variability allows the system to adjust to

different usage needs. This will introduce

speed change sounds and some higher

pitched humming sounds that are

normal for the operation of this type

of compressor.

AIRFLOW SOUNDS: There are a number of

fans in the refrigerator

that make airflow sounds

when in operation. The freezer fan circulates

cool air throughout the refrigerator. The refrig-

erator circulating fan helps keep that com-

partment's temperature more uniform. The

condenser fan on top of

your refrigerator is

utilized to remove the heat generated by the

refrigeration system. Lastly, the OptiFresh TM

compartments circulate air to maintain optimum temperatures.

CABINET LEVELING:An unlevel cabinet may cause rattles and

vibration noises.

CARE AND CLEANING

Condenser Cleanwith asoft bristle brushor vacuumcleanerevery3-6 months.Foradditionalinformation,seepage19. Door Handles Cleanwith detergent and water and mild liquid sprays.Do not use abrasivecleaners.

Doors - Painted Clean with detergent and water and mild liquid sprays.Dry with a clean, soft cloth. Do not usea

soiled cloth. Do not usescouring pads,powdered cleansers,bleach or cleaners containing bleach.

Stainless Steel • DO NOT USEANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACHOR CITRICACID.

• ALWAYSWIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING.

ne O Daily Cleaning/Light Soil -Wipe with one of the following - Soapywater, white vinegar/water ne solution, Formula 409* Glassand Surface Cleaner or similar glasscleaner - using a sponge or soft

I- cloth. Rinseand dry.To polish and help prevent fingerprints, follow with StainlessSteel MagicSpray, )< Part no.20000008**.

Moderate/Heavy Soil -Wipe with one of the following - BonAmi, Smart Cleanser or Soft Scrub*

- usinga clampsponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. Stubborn soils may be removed with a damp Scotch-Brite* pad;rub evenly with the grain. Rinseand dry.To restore luster and remove streaks, follow with StainlessSteel MagicSpray.

Discoloration - using a damp sponge or soft cloth, wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and dry.To remove streaksand restore luster,follow with StainlessSteel Magic Spray.

Control Panel • Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.

• Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first. Do not use excessive amounts of

cleaners or spray directly on the panel.

• Do not useother cleaning sprays,abrasivecleaners or large amounts of water on the panel.

Door Gasket Detergent andwater or bakingsodaand water. Use I-2 tablespoons bakingsodaper quart of water.

Wring out excessivewater from sponge or cloth when cleaningaround controls, lights or electrical

parts.

Interior and Detergent andwater or bakingsodaand water (see Door Gasket above). Door Liners DO NOT useabrasivecleaners,concentrated detergents, bleaches,cleaningwaxes,solventsor polish

cleaners to cleanthe refrigerator interior.

Glass _I_WARNING: To avoid breakage, allow glass shelves to warm up to room temperature

• Shelves before immersing in warm water. NEVERuse hot water to clean glassshelves.

ne O • Bin fronts

• Icedrawer front and Wash with detergent and water, glasscleaner or mild liquid sprays.Rinseand dry.

ua top (select models) Z Plastic Clean with detergent and water. Rinseand dry.

• Drawers

• Drawer Cavity DO NOT wash in an automatic dishwasher.

• Bins

• Dispenser Drip Tray

Chrome Clean with detergent and water. Rinseand dry. DO NOT wash in an automatic dishwasher. Automatic Humidity Use water only.Wipe with a clean,dampcloth.

Control mesh/ventarea

OptiFreshTM Technology Remove drawers from compartments. Cleanwith detergent and water, rinse thoroughly and dry. Storage Drawers

OptiFreshTM Technology Wipe with a clean,clampcloth. DO NOT useabrasivecleaners,concentrated detergents, bleaches, Compartment Assemblies cleaningwaxes, solvents or polish cleaners.

Brand names are the registered trademarks of the respective manufacturer,

**To order directly, call 1-866-820-9401.

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

FRESH FOOD OR FREEZER

DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN.

• Due to air flow between the compart- ments, it may be difficult to open the

doors for several seconds after one of them is closed,

DISPENSER WILL NOT DISPENSE WATER OR ICE

(SELECTMODELS).

• A water filter, or the filter bypassplug must be in place (see page 13).

• Door is open.

WILL NOT RUN.

• Power cord not plugged in.

• No power at the electrical outlet.

• Circuit breaker tripped or house fuse blown.

• Main power turned off ("O") (see page

4).

• Touchthe ONIOFF pad.

RUNS TOO LONG/

TOO FREQUENTLY.

• Today's energy efficient refrigerators are larger and require more running time to maintain stable temperatures.

• Prolonged door openings.

• Too many door openings.

" Condenser needs cleaning (see page

19).

• The door not sealing (due to a package or a container holding door open).

• Warm room temperature.

NoIsY OPERATION.

• Cabinet not level.

• Weal< floor.

" See Normal Operating Sounds (page

21).

ODOR IN CABINET.

• Odor producing foods should be cov- ered or wrapped.

• Interior needscleaning.

WARM AIR FROM MACHINE COMPARTMENT.

• Normal air flow for condenser circula-

tion,

CABINET VIBRATES.

• Cabinet not level.

• Weal< floor.

• Improper installation.

MOISTURE ON INSIDE CABINET WALLS.

• Can occur during hot, humid weather with frequent or prolonged door open-

ings.

• Door not closed properly.

EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN OR AROUND OPTIFRESH TM

DRAWERS.

• Food not wrapped Properly.

• Hot, humid weather.

No TEMPERATURE READOUT

IN THE OPTIFRESH TM DRAWER DISPLAY.

• The Normal Cold setting has been

chosen.

OPTIFRESH TM DRAWER

TEMPERATURE READOUT IS NOT WITHIN TARGET RANGE.

• For best results, refrigerator and

freezer controls should be left at the

factory settings (see page S).

• After drawer openings,the addition of a

new load or changing settings, the readout mayvary.The temperature will recover in a short period of time.

REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TOO WARM.

• Refrigerator or freezer temperature set

too warm.

• Prolonged door openings.

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT TOO COLD.

• Refrigerator temperature set too cold,

FREEZER NOT FREEZING

PROPERLY.

• Products with high sugar content may

not harden completely when frozen (ice cream, concentrated juice, etc.) Do not

store in door.

• Adjust freezer temperature to a colder setting.

iCE CUBES EVAPORATE.

• Cold air moving over the ice cubes causesshrinkage,especiallywith limited usage.This is normal.

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER NOT OPERATING.

• Wire lever arm in up (OFF) position.

• Water supply turned off.

• Water pressure too low,

• Freezer too warm.

• Install filter or filter bypass.

FRONT CABINET SURFACE WARM TO THE TOUCH.

• Special design to limit condensation

during periods of high humidity.

ICE DISPENSER NOT

OPERATING.

• Ice jam in the dispenser.

• Icemaker not operating.

• Loci<switch on (seepage 12).

WATER DISPENSER NOT

OPERATING.

• Water supplyturned off.

• Water pressuretoo low.

" Lock switch on (see page 12).

• Install filter or filter bypass.

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