Maytag SS-2 User Manual
Welcome ................................................... 1
Safety Instructions ................................ 2
Instal lation ............................................... 3
Features at a Glance ............................. 4
Features at a Glance .............................. 5
Temperature Controls ........................... 6
Looking Inside 7-13 • • •
ice Service ........................................ .
Ice & Water Service ............... 15_16 •
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Water Filter ........................................... 17 •
Care & Cleaning ................................... 18 "
Food Storage Tips ................................ 19 ",
Food Storage Chart ......................... 20 •
Storage & Maintenance. 21 "
Before You Call ...................................... 22 :
Warranty ............... Back Cover _oHot *, ,,. ,H ,,,o., •
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Models: 2154 • 2257 • 2354 • 2356 • 2554 * 2556 • 2754 • 2756 " 2757 • 2957
Welcome ......................................................................
Congratulations on the purchase Please attach your sales receipt here. Keep
of a Maytag refrigerator. Your this information for your records (should
refrigerator has been carefully you ever need warranty service).
engineered to provide many
years of excellent, dependable
performance.
Your satisfaction is very impor-
tant to us, so please read this
guide carefully. You will find
instructions on the proper opera-
tion and maintenance of your new appliance.
Additionally a food storage guide has been included.
Enjoy your new refrigerator and thank you for choosing
Maytag !
Save time and money. If you have any questions or con-
"Before You Call" section in thc back of this
book. It is designed to help solve basic ques-
corns, we suggest first consulting the
tions before consulting a servicer.
Should you ever need assistance in the future, it is
helpful to:
1) Have the complete model and serial number identifi-
cation of your refrigerator. This is on a data plate located
at the top of the fresh food compartment. Record these
numbers below for easy access.
. ....... o For additional questions, please contact us:
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2) Have proof of original date of purchase.
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Model Number Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-9900 USA
1-800-688-2002 CANADA
serialNumber 1-800-688-2080 TTY USA
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com
RevisionNumber
Note: In our continuing effort to improve the qualiP.
of our products it may be necessary to make change
to the appliance without revising this guide.
Important Safety Instructions ....................................
WARNING -- When using your appliance, always follow basic precautions, I
including the following:
• Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose. Important: Child entrapment and suffocation are
• To prevent possibility of hazard due to electrical not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
shock, never plug the refrigerator into a receptacle refrigerators are still dangerous.., even if they will
which has not been grounded adequately and in sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of
accordance with the local and national electrical your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions
codes. See the i[_ warning and grounding instruc- below to help prevent accidents.
tions below. • Takeoff thedoors.
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or replacing a • Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
light bulb. easilyclimb inside.
• In case of power failure minimize door openings. If
the power failure is of a long duration, protect the I
food by placing blocks of dry ice on top of the pack-
ages or check with a local frozen foods locker about
temporary storage. Frozen foods which have thawed
completely should not be refrozen and should be dis-
carded.
• 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.
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• Your refrigerator should not be operated in the pres-
ence of explosive fumes.
• Children should not climb, hang or stand on the
shelves of this refrigerator.
WARNING -- This appliance is designed to operate on a normal 115 volt, 15 amp, 60 cycle I
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.
POWER SUPPLY CORD
This appliance is equipped with a three-pronged grounding plug WITI_3-PRONG
for your protection against possible electrical shock hazards. It GROUNDING_PLUG
must be plugged into a grounding receptacle. Where a standard \ I
two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced !1 (_ ]
under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong o
from the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug. Do not use an /_
extension cord.
with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle. Do not _ _ I'1
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GROUNDING TYPE
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Installation ..........................................................
Your new refrigerator was packed carefully for ship- Leveling
ment. Remove and discard shelf packing clips (if used)
located just above each shelf where they hook onto the To enhance appearance and to maintain optimal perfo_
frame. To remove plastic clips wiggle the clips sideways mance, the refrigerator must be level. Your refrigerat_
and pull straight out. has wheels which can be adjusted for leveling:
Location • Remove the lower hinge covers (see fig. 1). To do
this, grasp each cover near the hinge and apply pre_
• Allow for a free flow of air through the front base
grille.
• Install the refrigerator where the room temperature
will not go below 55° E With temperatures below 55°, • To lock the cabinet in place, turn down both le_
the refrigerator will not run frequently enough to cling/lock feet, located near the front wheels (see fi_
maintain proper temperature in the freezer. 3). Rear leveling/lock feet are not required.
• Allow a minimum 1/2" clearance on the sides, top • Replace the hinge covers.
and back for ease of installation. If the refrigerator is • If the floor is not level and it is necessary to raise th
placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you rear of the cabinet, we suggest rolling the rear wheel
may want to allow additional space so the door can be onto a piece of plywood or other shim material.
opened wider.
• Use caution when installing the unit on vinyl or hard- I-]( _ !]
wood floors so as not to mark or otherwise damage / • •
the flooring. A piece of plywood, a rug or other mate-
rial should be used to protect the floor while posi-
tioning the unit. Fig.1
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• Locate the refrigerator away from heat producing
sure. The attachment tabs will snap out, allowing
removal of the covers.
• Adjust the wheels with a screwdriver (see fig. 2).
and direct sunlight. TURNCLOCKWISETO
appliances such as the range or dishwasher, heat vents _)_2_'_
aroundthefront grille. TURNCOUNTER-CLOCKWISE
• Keep the freezer full to near capacity so less cold air TOLOWERCABINET
• Level the refrigerator and do not block ventilation F_ig 2 _ RAISECABINETCORNER
will escape during door openings. When the freezer is " "
less than two-thirds full, place milk cartons half full
of water in the freezer.
• Let hot dishes cool slightly before putting into the __]
refrigerator or freezer, k<_-_
• Cover liquids.
• Wipe moisture from the outside of containers before
placing them into the refrigerator.
• Avoid opening the doors too often. Fig.3
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Features at a Glance .............................................
Ice Access Door Refrigerator Dual Cool TM
Ice Bin Lights Freshness Design
Slide Control
I _ Compartment
Freezer
Light
Adjustable Shelves
Shelves Multi-Use
Butter Dish
Pick-off
Door Bins
)illCatcher TM
_ .ack
Do( / I
l Drawer
I Retainer
Snack Center
Humidity
Controlled
Crisper
Freezer Baskets
Lower Hinge Base Grille
Covers
Temperature Control for the
Meat and Cheese Drawer
Features may vary according to model.
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Meat and Cheese
Drawer
_ Features at a Glance ............................................
PuriClean"
Ice Access Door ChillKeeper" Filter Dual Cool"
Ice Bin Slide Control
Freezer Shelf
Light SpillCatcher TM
Control Freshness Design
Dairy
Compartmenl
Elevator"
Shelves
Freezer
12-pack
Rack
Drop Down
Basket Adjusti-Temp
Fixed Door Humidity
Bins Crispers
StairStep _
Freezer Baskets Lower Hinge Base Grille
Covers
Drawer
Controlled
Door Bin
Features may vary according to model.
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Temperature Controls ...........................................
Your refrigerator has Maytag's Dual Cool TM freshness design to control fresh and frozen food temperatures. The con-
trols are located at the top front of the fresh food compartment.
To adjust the controls, move the slide to the left or right as desired.
Initial Dual Cool" Control Settings Adjusting the Dual CooF Controls
• The refrigerator control has settings from 1 (warmest) • 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one
to 9 (coldest). Initially set this control on 5. or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If
• The freezer control has settings from 1 (warmest) to
9 (coldest). Initially set this control on 5.
• Let the refrigerator run at least 8-12 hours before • Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change
adding food. either control more than one number at a time.
so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the table
below.
• Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize before
resetting.
• Changing either control will have some effect on the
temperature of the other compartment.
DUAL :OOL TM FRESHNESS DESIGN CONTROL GUIDE
Refrigerator too Warm Slide the refrigerator control to next higher setting.
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Refrigerator too Cold Slide the refrigerator control to next lower setting.
Freezer too Warm Slide the freezer control to next higher setting.
Freezer too Cold Slide the freezer control to next lower setting.
Turn refrigerator Off Slide the freezer control to OFF.
NOTE: Sliding the freezer control to OFF stops cooling in BOTH compartments. It does not shut off
power to the refrigerator.
Warm Cabinet Surfaces No Defrosting
At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be Your refrigerator is designed to defrost automatically.
warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that
helps prevent moisture from condensing on the cab- Note: During the automatic defrost cycle, you may
inet. The condition will be more noticeable when you notice ared glow/reflection in the vents on the back wall
first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and after of the freezer compartment and you may hear the sound
excessive or lengthy door openings. Iof water droplets coming into contact with thedefrost
]heater. This is normal during the defrost cycle.
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Looking Inside .......................................................
Shelves
Fresh Food Compartment and Door The shelves in this compartment are adjustable so the
The fresh food compartment is equipped with tomized for varying food storage needs.
adjustable, Spill-Catcher TM shelves. These shelves have
a spill retainer edge for easy clean up. To remove a shelf:
In some models, these shelves have the slide out feature. • completely unload the shelf
To slide out, simply grasp the front of the shelf and pull. • slightly lift up the rear of the shelf
Gently push in to return the shelf to the original position. • pull the shelf straight out
I_k WARNING -- Never to adjust this of shelf when it is loaded with food.
Elevator TM Shelf
Certain models feature an Elevator TM shelf as one of the
fresh food compartment shelves. The shelf can be • Slide the shelf forward about two inches and manu-
adjusted up or down while loaded. To adjust this shelf, ally move the two rear latches toward the shell
unfold the recessed crank handle so it is at a right angle center.
to the shelf front. Crank to the right (clockwise) to raise • While supporting the entire shelf and frame fron
the height of the shelf, and to the left (counterclockwise) underneath, lift slightly and rotate the assembl_
to lower the height of the shelf, approximately 30° to allow the rear mechanism tq
The shelf has the slide out feature that allows easy
access to items stored toward the rear. • The entire assembly can then be moved forward an<
To remove the Elevator ""shelf for occasional cleaning: clear of the refrigerator compartment.
• Completely unload the shelf. • To reinstall, reverse the removal procedure. Be sur_
• Grasp the shelf front and pull forward until it stops, is pushed to the rear, it will reposition the rea
• Press the stops from below (both sides) upward and latches to their correct operating position.
continue pulling the shelf forward, clear of the
frame.
attempt type
interior of the fresh food compartment can be cus-
To lock a shelf into another position:
• tilt up the front edge of the shelf
• insert the hooks into the desired frame openings
• let the shelf settle into place
• be sure the shelf is securely locked at the rear before
reloading
• Unload the shelf completely,
clear the vertical rear side rails.
the shelf is in a level position. When the sliding shel
• To reinstall, align the shelf to the frame and push it
all the way back. (There is no need to depress the
stops for reinstallation).
In ordinary use, the Elevator TM shelf with the frame
assembly does NOT require removal. Though unlikely,
and not recommended, the correct removal procedure is
as follows:
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