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RTD19EO
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Maytag RTD19EO User Manual

TOP MOUNT REFRIGERATOR MODELS RTD2300, RTD2100, RTD1900, RTD19EO, RTF1900
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About Your May_ag ............................................................................................... 1
For Future Reference .......................................................................................... 1
Consumer Publications ........................................................................................ 1
Installation .............................................................................................................. 2
General Features .................................................................................................. 3
Operating the Refrigerator ................................................................................. 4
• Energy" Saver Switch .................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer Interiors ......................................... 5 6
Sure-Lock Shelves ................................................................................... 5
Door Bins ................................................................................................. 5
Keepers .................................................................................................... 5
• Freezer Interior ............................................................................................ 6
Freezer Shelves ....................................................................................... 6
Speeial Storage Areas ........................................................................................... 6-8
• Meat/Cheese Drawer ...................................................................................
• Egg Cradle ....................................................................................................
Energy Saving Tips ............................................................................................... 8
Food Storage Tips ................................................................................................. 8 11
• Fresh Food Storage ...................................................................................... 8-9
° Frozen Food Storage .................................................................................... 9
• Food Storage Chart ...................................................................................... 10-11
Ice Service .............................................................................................................. 12
Care and Cleaning ................................................................................................ 13-14
• Replacing the Interior Lights ...................................................................... 13
• Cleaning Chart ............................................................................................. 14
Non-Use Periods .................................................................................................... 15
• Vacations ....................................................................................................... 1,5
° Moving .......................................................................................................... 15
Important Personal Safety Instructions ........................................................... 15
To Avoid Unnecessary Service Calls .................................................................. 16
Warranty ................................................................................................................. ]7
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ABOUT YOUR MAYTAG FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
(2mgratulations on your choice of' a Maytag
re[rigerator! As you llSe VOIIFnc\v refrigerator we
kr)ow _ou will appreciate the many [eatures that provide exeelhmt perfbrmanee, case o[ cleaning, convenience and dependabilit)-.
It is impo,_ant to understand how your new r{'ffigerator operates before xou use it. On the
fbllox_dng pages }ou wili find"a wealth of i_formation regarding all aspects of your refrigerator. B}' following the Mstmctions carefhl[), you will be able to }ully enjoy and properly maintain your M_fftag refrigerator.
Should you have an} questions about using yollr Ma}tag reffigerato< contact us, Be stnv to
prmJde the model and serial nmnbers of your
refrigerator,
MAYTAG CONSUMER EDUCATION ONE DEPENDABIIJTY SQ[ ARE
NE\VI?ON, I()V_)_ ,51)208 (515) 791-8911
(M{m Ffi..Sam 5tmlCentralTime)
For _hture reference we suggest 5o,, retain this mmmal after recording the model numbe_; serial mm_ber (six numbers and two letters) and
rex4sion mmJ3er of this refrigerator in tile spaces
provided below. This iM))rmation ('an be f{)llIld till t]'R' data
sticker located at the top front interior o[ the refrigerator eompartment. (See example below.)
MAYTAG _a_Et_ c-._-L) tlEWTON IA _,_x _ ,_<
Model Number
Serial Number
Revision Number
NOTE: For sePdce and warrant\ information
see pages 16 17,
CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS
Vor mow infk}rmatioli about appliances, order the f'ol!oxx_ng items from Ma)lag tit the prices indicated. Send your name. address, booklet title, filrm number and payment to: Ma)lag (2resumer Education, One
Dep(m(labili!) Square, Newton, IA 50208. Allow "1-6weeks [i}r {](qRelT,
Appliance Bn}_ng (;uides ....................................................................................................... 50e EACIt
\Vast_er 21 ]YG
Drxer 212YG
I)ishwashel" 213YG
Electric Range 214YG (;as Range -- 215YG tleI'rigerator -- 276YG
Before _2}u Call (avoidil]g mme{:essa,'v servic{ calls) -- z()6YG ............................................. 50C
El'_el]4")-Savings Tips -- 3,92YG ............................................................................................... 50¢
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INSTALLATION
Remove and discalx] cantilever shelf" packing clips ]ocated just above each shelfwhe_> it hooks
onto the frame. To remme plastic clips, :_dggle tile clips sideways and pull straight out.
Locating Your Refrigerator
l. Allow a free tlow of air through the front base
grille.
Your model should not be iitstalled where the room temperatm'e x_411go below 55 degrees
F., beea isc it will not ruli
:_" ' t're(t,,e,_tl } enough
to maintain proper temperature in the freezer.
, For ease of installation, you should leave a
space of about I/2 inch [)etx_een the refrigerator and adjacent wails or c_Ninets. If'
the refrigerator is pIaeed with the hinge side against a wall. you may want to have additional space so the" door can be opened
wider.
Important Leveling Information
_7,ur refrigerator is equipped with front and back
rollers so it can be moved away from the wall for cleaning. The front rollers are adjustable and
should be positioned so the refrigerator sits firmly on the floor and is level.
To adjust the front rollers:
1. Remove the base grille by_gras.l_in_.......the ends,
literand pull out.
'I
_2.
"Ik_level the refrigerator, use a screwdriver and turn roller adjusting screws clockwise to
raise the cabinet or eountercloelG:4se to lower
the cabinet.
TURN CLOCKWISE TO
RAISE CABINET CORNER
TURN COUNTER-
CLOCKWISETO LOWER CABINET
CORNER
3.
It is not neeessarv to lock the refrigerator it_ place, tloweve_; {f that is desirable, turn one or both of the lockh_g {bet clockwise. They are
located near the f'r(mt wheels. If the floor is not level and it is necessa,_' to
raise the rear of the cabinet, we suggest rolling the rear wheels onto a piece of
ply, rood or other shim material.
.
To replace, center the clips in the cut-out areas and push in until the base grille smq)s into plaee.
Connecting the Appliance
WAKNING: This appliance is designed to
operateon a nominal 115 volt, 15 amp, 60 cycle line,There shouldbe a separate,grounded"
circuit se_vh:g this appliance only. Do not use :m extensioi:cord.
This appliance is equipped :_4th a three pronged gr{mnding plug for :,'our protection against possible electrk_a] shock hazards. It must b, •
plugged into a grounding receptacle. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is the personal responsibilit 3 and obligation of the customer to haxe it replaced
_ith a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle. Do notunder any cireumstmiees, eut
or remove the third (ground) prong fi'om the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug.
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GENERAL FEATURES
Energy
Meat
Ice Cube
Trays
Ice
Controls
Switch
Lighting
Drawer
Adjustable Freezer Shelves
Freezer Light
Bins
Keeper
2 Dairy Compartments
Cradle
Glass
Shelves
Crispers
Adjustable
Front Rollers
\
Base Grille
Fc.atures vai) according to model.
Keeper
ustable
Door Bins
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OPERATING THE REFRIGERATOR
Temperature Controls
Your new refdgerator has lavo controls: one (br the refrigerator comparhnent and one f}n_the fYeezer compartment, Both controls are up-float, located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment, To adjust the controls, grasp the underside of"the control and tunl.
REFRIGERATOR
RIIDtIC$S MOISTIaRE SAVES _NKRGY
9-COLDEST I-COLDEST
Initial Setting of the Controls
REFRIGEIE_TOR Controh This control }tits
settings from 1 (warmest) to 9 (coldest). Initi'_ly
set this control at 5. The refrigerator may run fin"several hours when you first start it. This is
llorma].
FREEZER Control: This eontrol has settings from A (warmest) to 1 (coldest) Initially set
this control at E.
NOTE: The coldest freezer setting (I) is l
recommended for short term use only*,
Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours before adding food. A day or so after
adding {bod_ you may decide one or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If so, adjust the control(s) as instructed below.
Adjusting the Temperature
Controls
Except when starting the refrigerator, do not
change either contrnl more than one
nmnber or letter at a time. Allow 24 horn's for the temperatuw to stabilize bef'(n'e resetting.
Changing either control will have some effect on the temperat, m" of the other compartment.
Freezer too warm--Turn the freezer control to the succeeding letter. For
example, turn the control from E to E Freezer too cold Turn the freezer control
to the preceding letter. For example, turn the control from E to D.
FREEZER
Refrigerator too warm--Tun_ the refiigerator control to the next higher
nmnbe_: For example, turn the control from
5to6.
Refrigerator too cold Turn the refdgerator control to the next lower
mm_ber, For example, turn the control from
5 to4.
The Energy Saver Switch
This switch operates a heater that helps k('ep
/
moisture from t))rming on the outside of the refrigerator:
To Use:
1. Move the s_ite]t to the "REDUCES
MOISTURE" position only when moistm'e
fbrms on the outside of the refrigerator The red indicator light is on when the sx_qtch is in
tiffs position.
2. Move the switch to the "SAVES ENEtlGY" position when the humidity is low to sa_e on
the enerD' needed to operate the refrigerator.
Warm Cabinet Surfaces
Some portions (d the cabinet may be warm to
the touch. This is a normal f'n,lction of the
refrigerator a4fieh helps prevent moistme from condensing on the cabinet, This condition will be
more noticeable when .VOll tlrSt start your reffigerato¢ dudng hot weather and after
excessive or lengthy door openings,
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