Maytag MFC2061HES - 20 cu. Ft User manual

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Important Safely
Instructions .................................... 1=2
Installation ..................................... 3-9
Temperature Controls .............. 10-12
Fresh Food Features ................ 13-15
Freezer Features ............................. 15
Ice And Water ................................... 1 Ii
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Water Filter .................................. 17=18
Food Storage Tips .................... 19-21
Care and Cleaning ................... 22=25
Operating Sounds .......................... 20
Troubleshooting ........................ 27=29
Warranty & Service ........................ 31
Guide d'utilisation et
d'entretien ........................................ 32
Gufa de Usa y Cuidado ................. 64
Form No. A/O_/06 Parl No. i282810_ www.may{.ag.com c 2000 Mayiag Appliances Sales Co. Lid_a U.S.A.

ImportentSefet¥Instructlons
Instafler: Please leave ths guide with ths apphance.
Consumer: Please read and keep th_s Use and
Care Guide for future reference; it provides tile
proper use and maintenance reformation.
Keep sales receipt and/or canceled check as proof
of purchase.
Call: 1-800-688-9900 U.S.A.
1-800-688-2002 Canada
1-800-688-2080 (U.S. TTY for heanng or
speech impaired)
(Mon.-Fn., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Tu_e)
Have complete model and senal number
identification of your refngeratoL ThB is located on a
data plate ms,de the fresh food compartment, on the
upper right side. Record these numbers below for
easy access.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
In our continuing effort to n_prove the quahty and
performance of our apphances, it may be necessary
to make changes to the apphance without revising
ths gLHde.
What You Need to Know About
Safety Instructions
Warning and In]portant Safety Instructions appeanng in
this guide are not meant to cover all posstble
condittons and sttuations that may occur. Common
sense, caLitlon and care mLISt be exercised when
installing, maintaining or operating apphance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or
manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not
understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words,
Labels
DANGER -Immediate hazards which WILL result
m severe personal injury or death.
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result 101minor personal injury or propelty damage.
To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous -even if they sit out
for "'just a few days:' If you are getting nd of your old
refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to
help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old
refrigerator or freezer:
, Take off the doors.
.Leave the shelves in place so
children may not easily chmb
reside.
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for your protection against possible
electncal 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 obhgation 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

Importent$efet¥Instructlons
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious
injury or death when using your refrigerator,
follow these basic precautions, including the
following:
1. Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.
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not attempt service if instructions are not under-
stood or if they are beyond personal skill level.
Always dBconnect refrigerator from electrical
supply before attempting any service. DBconnect
power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
2. Observe all local codes and ordinances.
3. Be sure to follow grounding instructions.
4. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not
sure thB apphance msproperly grounded.
5. Do not ground to a gas line.
6. Do not ground to a cold-water p_pe.
7. Refrigerator is designed to operate oil a separate
115 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle ime.
8. Do not modify plug on power cord. If plug does
not f_t electrical outlet, have proper outlet installed
by a qualified eJectnclan.
9. Do not use a two-prong adapter, extension cord
or power stnp.
10. Do not remove warning tag from power cord.
11. Do not tamper w_th refrigerator controls.
12. Do not service or replace any part of refrigerator
unless specifically recommended in Use & Care
GLnde or pubhshed user-repair instructions. Do
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Install refngerator according to Installation
Instructions. All connections for water, electncal
power and grounding must comply with local
codes and be made by hcensed personnel when
required.
Keep your refrigerator in good condition. Bumping
or dropping refrigerator can damage refngerator
or cause refrigerator to malfunction or leak. If
damage occurs, have refrigerator checked by
qualified service technician.
Replace worn power cords and!or loose plugs.
Always read and follow manufacturer's storage
and _deal environment instructions for _tems being
stored in refngeratol:
Your refngerator should not be operated In tile
presence of explosive fumes.
Children should not chmb, hang or stand on any
part of tile refrigerator.
Clean up spills or water leakage associated with
water mstallatmon.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment.
Remove and discard shelf packaging and tape. Do not
remove the serial plate.
Leveling
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.
Measuring the Opening
When installing your refrigerator, measure carefully.
Allow '/;' space at top and '/_"space behind the machine
compartment cover (located in the rear) for proper air
circulation.
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 distance 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 the 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.
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 outward
to unclip.
2. Remove bottom hinge 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 the front adjustment
screws (A) on each side to raise or lower the front
of the refrigerator.
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Note
• Some models only have adjustment screws '_"
4. Using the hex head driver, turn each of these
adjustment screws (B) to raise or lower the rear of
the refrigerator.
5. Using the carpenter's level, make sure front of
refrigerator is '/_"(6 ram) or Yzbubble higher than
back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level
from side to side.
6. Turn stabilizing legs (C) clockwise until firmly
against floor.
7. Turn adjustment screws (A) counterclockwise to
allow the full weight of the refrigerator to rest on
the stabilizing legs.
8. Replace hinge cover(s).
• Position cover into the outer edge of the hinge.
• Swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap it
into place.
9. 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.
Door and Drawer Removal
Some installations require door/drawer removal to
transport the refrigerator to its final location.
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Unplug power cord from power source.
Remove toe grille and bottom hinge
cover(s) (see page 3).
Remove top hinge cover from
refrigerator door by removing Phillips
screw and retain screw and cover for
later use.
Unscrew -_,_"hex head screws from
top hinge to remove hinge and retain
all screws for later use.
Lift right side refrigerator door from = °
center hinge pin. Remove door
closure from center hinge pin on
the right side and retain for later right
side
use. _ door
closure
Disconnect wire harness on top
of left side refrigerator door top
hinge.
Release two-pin connector by
pressing junction point with a
flat blade screwdriver or
fingernail.
Green ground wire remains
attached to the hinge.
Unscrew t,_" hex head screws from
top hinge to remove hinge and retain
for later use.
Lift left side refrigerator door, along
with top hinge, from center hinge pin.
Remove center hinge pin with a 5/,,,
hex head driver and retain hinge pin
for later use.
Remove Phillips screws to remove
right and left hinges and retain all
screws for later use.
Remove both stabilizing brackets
with _/8"hex head driver and retain
screws for later use.

Pullout Freezer Drawer
Cselect models)
To Remove:
1. Pull drawer open to full
extension.
2. Tilt the lower basket
forward and lift to remove.
.On each white drawer
bracket is a basket cradle
with two snap
attachments. To release
each cradle, unlatch the
snaps by pushing them
inward, away from the
side bracket. Lift the
cradles off of the rails.
4. Remove Phillips screw
from each of the drawer
slides (select models).
5. Lift top of drawer front
to unhook the drawer
from the slides. Lift
door front out to
remove.
To Install:
1. Pull both rails out to
full extension.
2. While supporting
door front, hook
supports into slots
located on inside of
each slide.
Note
•All four drawer bracket supports must be in the
proper slots for the drawer to function properly.
3. Lower door front into final position.
4. Replace and tighten Phillips screws that were
removed from the drawer slides (select models:).
6. Tilt the lower basket front down and set it down
into the basket cradles.
Basket cradle
snap attachments
5. Place the basket cradles back onto the drawer
slides. Align basket cradle snaps with the slots on
the drawer brackets and press each cradle
towards the bracket until it clicks.

Door Reinstallation
1. Install hinge assemblies:
•Install center hinge with Phillips screws.
2. Place hinge side of refrigerator door on center
hinge pin.
• Install top hinge with 5/,,, hex head
sorews.
3. While holding refrigerator door
upright, tighten down top hinge
with 5/,6"hex head driver.
4. Reconnect two-pin connector.
5. Replace top hinge covers.
Handles
If not installed, the handle is located in the interior of
the fresh food section or attached to the back of your
refrigerator.
Remove and discard handle packaging and tape.
Front Mount Handle
Materials Heeded:
• Gloves to protect hands
• Phillips screwdriver
• Plastic door removal card [or '_2"thick plastic card:},
retain the card
Attach Extensions to Handle:
1. Align handle and
extension as shown.
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Place extension in
handle opening.
Apply slight pressure
to both sides of the extension piece.
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. !
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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 downward
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.
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To Remove:
1. Flex the handle away from the door
panel. 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.
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_Door
Tab

Freezer Handle
Materials Needed:
• Gloves to protect hands.
•Phillips screwdriver.
• Plastic handle removal card (or '/32"thick plastic
card). Retain the card.
Notes
• There is a slight curve to
the freezer handle.
•For proper installation, be
sure handle is oriented as
shown.
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engagement. Then firmly slide the handle to the
right until it clicks. The audible "click" indicates
that the fastening clips are securely interlocked.
_emove:
At the right end, flex the handle base away from
the surface of the freezer drawer. Simultaneously
slide the door handle removal card that came with
your refrigerator under the right side base of the
handle. Slide the card to the line indication or until
it stops, which will be approximately 1'/;'.
With both hands, firmly grasp the handle towards
the right base.
Slide towards the left, lift and remove from the
surface.
To install:
1. Align door handle clips slightly to the left of the
tabs attached to the freezer door.
2. Rotate the handle so the left base is flat against
the door.
Push the left handle
base against the left
door tab and slightly
to the right, just
enough to allow it to
hang unsupported.
While firmly supporting the left handle base against
the door, align the right base of the handle with the
right tabs that are attached to the door.
Now, while firmly holding the handle at the left and
right bases, gently slide the handle towards the
right until the right base settles in. The handle
should now be flat against the face of the freezer
door at both the left and right bases.
With hands still firmly keeping the handle flat
against the freezer door, you may have to reverse
directions momentarily to assure clip/tab
Installing Front=Mounted Handles for
Stainless Steel Doors
1. Loosen lower door clip on door with
a phillips screwdriver.
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 phillips screwdriver into
predrilled hole at base of handle
to tighten screw. Insert plastic
button plug into hole.
5. Repeat above steps to install
other handle.
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Removing Front=Mounted Handles for
Stainless Steel Doors /-
1. Remove plastic button plug at base /-_
of handle with a very small fiat-blade
screwd river.
Insert phillips screwdriver into
predrilled hole to remove screw.
2. Slide handle down and remove
from door clip.
3. Repeat above steps to remove
other handle.
Removing Front=Mounted Handles for
Stainless Steel Freezer Door
1. Remove right side plastic button
plugs at each end of handle
with a very small fiat-blade
screwd river.
Insert phillips screwdriver
into predrilled hole to remove
screw.
2. Slide handle right and
remove from door clip. \
Installing Front=Mounted Handles for
Stainless Steel Freezer Door
1. Loosen lower door clip on door
with a phillips screwdriver
2. Locate predrilled hole at base of
handle, and fit hollow end of
handle over left door clip. \
3. Fit other end of handle over
left door clip and slide left as
far as possible.
NOTE: If end of handle does _\
not fit over left clip, loosen
right clip further until fit can
be accomplished.
4. Insert phillips screwdriver
into predrilled hole at end of
handle to tighten screw.
Insert plastic button plug into
hole.
Connecting the Water Supply
cont.

MaterialsNeeded:
•'/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
Notes
•Use copper tubing only for installation. Plastic is
less durable and can cause damage.
•Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach water
supply for creation of sewice loop.
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Create service loop with copper 2' diameter
tubing (minimum 2' diameter), minimum
Avoid kinks in the copper tubing /_r_
when bending it into a service
loop. Do not use plastic tubing. /_
Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. o_o
Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on _
copper tube end as illustrated. A B
Renlinder: Do not use an old __
sleeve. The nut and sleeve are
provided in the use and care packet. -:: _
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.
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iMPORTANT: Do not overtighten. Cross
threading may occur.
Pull on tubing to confirm connection is
secure. Connect tubing to frame with
water tubing clamp (C) 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.
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7. Monitor water connection for 24 hours. Correct
leaks, if necessary.
Opening and Closing Your
Fresh Food Doors
Your new refrigerator is
uniquely designed with two
fresh food doors. Either door
can be opened or closed
independently of one another.
There is a vertically-hinged
section on the left fresh food
door. When the left door is
closed, the hinged section
automatically forms a seal
between the two doors when
both doors are closed.
When the left door is opened,
the hinged seal automatically folds inward so that it is
out of the way.