Maytag MSB2154GRQ User manual

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Safety Instructions .................................................... 1
Installation ................................................................ 2
Temperature Controls ................................................ 3
Interior Features .................................................... 4-8
Ice & Water Service ............................................ 9-13
Water Filter ........................................................ 11,13
Care & Cleaning ................................................ 13-14
Food Storage Tips .................................................. 15
Food Storage Chart .................................................. 16
Storage & Maintenance .......................................... 17
Before You Call ........................................................ 18
Warranty .................................................................. 19
Guide de L'Utilisateur .............................................. 20
Guia del Usuario ...................................................... 40
Should you need assistance, it is helpful to have the
complete model and serial number identification of your
refrigerator. This is on a data plate located at the top of
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Important Safety Instructions .................................
WARNING -- When using your ] _ WAIMIING mThis appliance is designe
appliance, always follow basic { to operate on a normal 115 volt,15 amp, 6
precautions, including the following: cycle line. There should he a separatl
grounded circuit serving this appliance onl!
Do not use an extension cord. Do not us
• Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose. any device that will alter the electricl
• To prevent possibility of hazard due to electrical performance of this appliance.
shock, never plug the refrigerator into a receptacle
which has not been grounded adequately and in This appliance is equipped with a three-pron_
accordance with the local and national electrical
codes. See the,_warning and grounding instructions, grounding plug for your protection against possil
electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged into
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or replacing a grounding receptacle. Where a standard two-prong w
light bulb. receptacle is encountered, it is the persol
• In case of power failure, minimize door openings. If responsibility and obligation of the customer to hav(
the power failure is of a long duration, protect the replaced with a properly grounded three-prong w
food by placing blocks of dry ice on top of the receptacle. Do not under any circumstances, cut
packages or check with a local frozen foods locker remove the third (ground) prong from the power co
about temporary storage. Frozen foods which have Do not use an adapter plug. Do not use an extensi
thawed completely should not be refrozen and should cord.
be discarded. POWERSUPPLYCORD
• Any electrical service cord that becomes frayed or WITH3-PRONG
damaged should bc immediately repaired or replaced. GROUNDINGPLUG
Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power i \
cord. \
• Your refrigerator should not be operated in the
presence of explosive fumes.
• Children should not climb, hang or stand on the
shelves of this refrigerator.
Important: Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous.., even if they willGROUNDINGTYPE
sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of WALLRECEPTACLE
your old refrigerator,
please follow the
instructions below
to help prevent
accidents.
•Take off the
doors.
• Leave the
shelves in place
so that children Save These Instructions
may not easily
climb inside.

Installation .............................................................
Your new refrigerator was packed carefully for Leveling
shipment. Remove and discard shelf packing clips (if
used) located just above each shelf where they hook To enhance appearance and to maintain optimal
onto the frame. To remove plastic clips, wiggle the clips performance, the refrigerator must be level. Your
sideways and pull straight out. refrigerator 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 pres-
• Allow for a free flow of air through the front base sure. The attachment tabs will snap out, allowing
grille, removal of the covers.
• Install the refrigerator where the room temperature • Adjust the wheels with a screwdriver (see fig. 2).
will not go below 55° F.With temperatures below 55°,
the refrigerator will not run frequently enough to • To lock the cabinet in place, turn down both leveling/lock
maintain proper temperature in the freezer, feet, located near the front wheels (see fig 3).
• 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 the
placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you rear of the cabinet, we suggest rolling the rear wheels
may want to allow additional space so the door can be onto a piece of plywood or other shim material.
opened wider. ii
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• Use caution when installing the unit on vinyl or
hardwood floors so as not to mark or otherwise " ® I
damage the flooring. A piece of plywood, a rug or
other material should be used to protect the floor "
while positioning the unit. Fig.1
Energy-Saving Tips
• Locate the refrigerator away from heat-producing
appliances such as the range or dishwasher, heat vents i J
and direct sunlight. TURNCLOCKWISETO
F RAISE CABINET CORNER
• Level the refrigerator and do not block ventilation
around the front grille. TURNCOUNTER-CLOCKWISE
• Keep the freezer full to near capacity so less cold air TOLOWERCABINET
will escape during door openings. When the freezer is Fig.2
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.
• Cover liquids.
• Wipe moisture from the outside of containers before ,_lllmm_"_
placing them into the refrigerator.
•Avoid opening the doors too often. Fig.3
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Temperature Controls .......................................
Your refrigerator has Maytag's Dual CoolTM freshness design to control fresh and frozen food temperatures. The contJ
are located at the top front of the flesh food compartment.
To adjust the controls,move the slide to the left or right as needed.
Initial Dual CooF Control Settings Warm Cabinet Surfaces
• The refrigerator and freezer controls have settings At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may
from 1 (warmest) to 9 (coldest). Initially set both warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence tt
controls on 5. helps prevent moisture from condensing on the cabin
The condition will be more noticeable when you fi
• Let the refrigerator run at least 8-12 hours before start the refrigerator, during hot weather and aft
adding food. excessive or lengthy door openings.
Dual CooF Control Guide No Defrosting
Refrigerator: Move Control to:
Too Warm Next higher setting Your refrigerator is designed to defrost automatically
Too Cold Next lower setting Note: During the automatic defrost cycle, you ma
Freezer: Move Control to: notice a red glow/reflectionin the vents on the bac
wall of the freezer compartment andyou may hear th
Too Warm Next higher setting sound of water droplets coming into contactwith th
TooCold Next lower setting defrost heater. This is normal during the defrost cyck
Turn refrigeratorOff:
Move the freezer control toOFF.
INote:Setting the freezer control toOFF stops cooling
thein BOTHrefrigerator,compartments. It does not shut off power to
Adjusting the Dual CoolTM Controls
• 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one
or both compartments should be colder or wanner. If
so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the table above.
• Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change
either control more than one number at a time.
• Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize before
resetting.
• Changing either control will have some effect on the
temperature of the other compartment.
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Interior Features ....................................................
Fresh Food Compartment
Tempered Glass Cantilever Shelves Elevator TM Sheff (select models)
These shelves are adjustable so the refrigerator interior The ElevatoF_shelf is equipped with a spill-retaining
can be customized for varying food storage needs, edge and the Easy Glide slide-out feature. It can be
adjusted up or down without unloading. To slide out,
grasp the front of the shelf and pull forward. Push the
shelf in to return to original position.
To adjust the Elevatoff _shelf: Pull out the knob on the
crank handle.Rotatethe crankclockwise to raise the
shelf,and counterclockwise to lower the height of the
shelf.
To remove: To removethe Elevator TM shelffor
occasional cleaning,completely unloadthe shelfand
Toremove a shelf: Unload. Lift up the rear of the shelf pull the shelf forward. When the shelf stops, press up on
slightly, pull the shelf straight out. the tabs located underneath its outside edges, then
continue pulling forward, clear of the frame.
To movea shelf to a different position: After To replace: Align the shelf to the frame and push it all
removing, tilt up the front edge of the shelf. Insert the
hooks into the desired openings and let the shelf settle the way back. It is not necessary to press up on the tabs
into place. Be sure the shelf is securely locked atthe rear. for reinstallation.
In ordinary use, the Elevator TM shelf frame assembly does
NOT require removal. Though unlikely, and not
Spill-Catcher TM Shelves (select models) recommended, the correct removal procedure is as
Spill-CatcherTM shelves have a spill retainer edge to follows:
contain spills and make cleanup easier. •Unload the shelf completely.
Some Spill-Catcher '_ shelves feature the Easy Glide •Slide the shelf forward about two inches and
slide-out feature. To slide out, grasp the front of the manually move the two rear latches toward the shelf
shelf and pull forward. Push the shelf in to return to center.
original position. •While supporting the entire shelf and frame from
underneath, lift slightly and rotate the assembly
I _k WAl_NING -- Never attempt to adjust l appr°ximately 30° t° all°w the rear mechanism t°
a shelf that is loaded with food (except in clear the vertical rear side rails.
the case of the Elevator shelf). • The entire assembly can then be moved forward and
clear of the refrigerator compartment.
•Toreinstall, reverse the removal procedure. Be sure
the shelf is in a level position. When the sliding
shelf is pushed to the rear, it will reposition the rear
latches totheir correct operating position.
VERTICAL RAILS
REAR GUIDES\
FRAME ASSEMBLY SLIDE OUT SHELF
style may vary
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Interior (continued) ......... ....... ...................
Features
The Pick-Off Door Bins (select models) are designed The Dairy Compartment, located in the refrigerator
toaccommodate gallon-plus sized containers. They are door, may be equipped with a Keeper or Butter Dish.
adjustable and easily removed. Toremove: Lift the bin
up until it clears the retainers on the door liner, then
pull the bin straight out. Reverse this procedure to
replace the bin.
The Egg Cradle (style may vary/select models) holds
"dozen-plus" eggs. It can be removed to carry to
work area or to be washed.
Keepers (select models) fit in refrigerator door bins to
secure bottles and other containers in place when the
door is opened or closed. Keepers are adjusted by
sliding side to side.
The Multi-Use Rack (select models) provides a plac
for storing wine horizontally. The rack also holds canne
beverages or anegg carton. Positionthe rack on the lef
hand side of a refrigerator shelf.Note:The Multi-U
Rack cannot be positioned on an Elevator TM Shelf.
The Tall Bottle Retainer (select models) prevents tall
bottles from tipping forward. It is adjusted by sliding _..
side to side.
The 12-Pack Rack (select models) suspends from
of the spill-proof refrigerator shelves. It hooks over
Tilt-Out Refrigerator Door Bins (select models) tilt framework wires under the shelf. The sloped de,,
out to conveniently load or retrieve awkward containers allows cans to roll forward as one is removed.
such as tall liter bottles or bagged items.
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Special Storage Areas
To remove any of the styles of storage drawers described Humidity Controlled Crisper(s)
below, follow these directions: (select models)
Pull the drawer out until it stops. Tilt the drawer front up Crisper drawers are designed for fruit and vegetable
and pull out. To replace the drawer, align the drawer in storage.
the tracks, lift the drawer front and slide the drawer back Slide Humidity Controls
in. Some crisper drawers are designed with adjustable
Adjusti-Temp TM(bottom drawer - select humidity controls located above the drawers. Slide the
models) control to the left for fruit storage (lower humidity) or to
the right for vegetable storage (higher humidity).
This drawer is designed to provide a short-term storage
areaforfreshmeats,cheesesanduncheonmeats ------__l......... V G TABLI
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The temperature control for this drawer is located on the [ .: :.
left side wall of the refrigerator, near the front of the
drawer. The "cool" setting maintains a temperature Automatic Humidity Control
within the drawer consistent with the surrounding fresh Some crispers are equipped with an Automatic Humidity
food compartment. To achieve a lower temperature Control system, eliminating the need for manual humidity
within the drawer, slide the control towards the "cold" slide controls on the drawer. Afabric-like material*
setting. A lower temperature within the drawer is covers small air vents in the shelf insert above the crispers.
recommended when storing fresh meat, poultryor fish. This material controls the flow of moisture out of the
crisper. If a food spill should occur on the air vent or
fabric-like material, wipe with a clean, damp cloth.
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Adjusti-Temp rM(top drawer-select models) *Maytag Automatic Humidity Control system features a unique,
patented material called Shape Memory Polymer (SMP) that when
The temperature control for this drawer is located on the laminatedto fabric, becomesDIAPLEX.DIAPLEXismanufactured
by Mitsubishi.
shelf front above the drawer. Slide the controlleft or
right. The "cheese" setting provides a temperature DiAPL
The intelligent Texture
similar to that of the surrounding fresh food
compartment. The "meat" setting provides a lower
temperature within the drawer which is recommended
when storingfresh meat, poultry or fish. I For best results, keep crispers tightly closed. I
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ClimateZone TM Storage f i
IFor best results, keep either style of Adjusti.] Drawers (selectmodels) Cli_pateZene"tef,_not_v
ITempTM drawer tightly closed.]ClimateZone TM storage drawers provide "_'_
accurate temperature control for storing meats, fruits and
vegetables. The top drawer has a Meats, Citrus and
Snack Center Drawer (select models) Produce setting. The middle drawer has a Citrus and
This drawer provides a convenient storage area for Produce setting. ClimateZone_ drawers are equipped
miscellaneous food and snack items. This drawer does with Automatic Humidity Control. The drawers operate
not have the adjustable temperature and humidity electronically with a numerical temperature display for
capabilities, each selection.
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Interior Features (continued)................................
ClimateZone TM Storage Drawers (continued) ClimateZone TM Light Bulb Replacement
ClimateZone TM Technology can also be turned off by A light is located behind the upper ClimateZone T_
pressing Normal on the keypad. When turned off, the compartment. The bulb part number is 61004862; see
drawers operate as standard sealed crisper drawers your Maytag dealer for replacement or call 1-800-688.
without a temperature display. 8408 to order directly.
Settings Set Temperature Warning: To prevent electric shock, always unplug
Temperature Display Range*the refrigerator before changing the light bulb.Wear
Citrus 38° F (3° C) 37-39° F (3-4° C) gloves as protection against possible broken glass.
Produce34° F (1°C)33-35° F (1-2° C)
Meats 31oF (-1° C) 30-32° F (-1-0° C) To remove the compartment assembly for bull
*Varyingfactorssuchas environment,dooropenings, refrigeratorreplacement: Unplug the refrigerator. Unloadant
controlsettings,etc.maycausethetemperaturedisplayon thedrawer remove shelf located above the ClimateZone T"drawers
to fluctuate outside the range of temperatures listed above. This is Unload and remove the drawers.Remove two 1/4" he_
normal.For best results, set the refrigerator and freezer controls at
the midpoint(5). screws located on the left-hand side. Lift the tot
compartment assembly upward (approx. 1 inch) and pul
Changing from Fahrenheit to Celsius forward (approx. 2-3inches). The assembly should res
on its supports.
To toggle from Fahrenheit to Celsius modes, press the
Citrus and Produce buttons simultaneously and hold. Replace the bulb: Unscrew bulb and replace
Initially an "F" will appear in the display to confirm Caution: Handle the light bulb with care to preven
the current display mode. breakage. The bulb may be hot from use.
After holding the Citrus and Produce buttons for To replace: Lift the assembly back into its origina
approximately 3 seconds the letter in the display will position. Align the screw holes. Make sure thc
toggle to a "c'. Once the letter changes, the citrus and assembly is pushed firmly to the left of the refrigeratoJ
produce buttons can be released. The display mode has cavity. Replace the two screws. Replace the drawer_
been changed and the temperature will now be displayed into the assemblies, replace the shelf above the
in degrees Celsius. assemblies, and reconnect the power to the refrigerator
To change back to Fahrenheit mode, follow the same Removal of the ClimateZone TM
procedure. Compartment Assemblies for Cleaning
Unplug the refrigerator. Unload and remove shell
Notes: located above the ClimateZone '_ drawers. Unload ant
•Ifa ClimateZoneTM drawer is left open, the display will remove the drawers. Remove two 1/4" hex screw_
flash, located on the left side. Lift the top compartmen
•After prolonged openings and/or loading the drawers, assembly upward (approx. 1 inch) and pull forwar(
etc. the temperature within the drawer may rise by a (approx. 2-3 inches). The assembly should rest on it_
few degrees. This is normal. The temperature will supports. Disconnect the power cords to free th(
recover in a short period of time. assembly, then pull completely out. Repeat with seconc
•Frozen meats will thaw very slowly on the Meats compartment assembly.
setting. Thawing should be done outside of the drawers, Toreplace:Lift the lower assembly back into its origina
on the lowest shelf in the refrigerator,position leaving enough space to reach the power cords
• Under heavy usage conditions during hot, humid Reconnect the assembly power cords.Push the assembl 3
weather, the exterior surfaces of the ClimateZoneTM in all the way to the original position. Align the screu
drawers may fog. This is normal. The condensation holes. Make sure the assembly is pushed firmly to th_
will clear once the door is closed for a period of time. left of the refrigerator cavity. Replace the two screws
• Due to the accuracy and the location of the
ClimateZoneTM Technology temperature sensor system, Repeat with top assembly. Replace the drawers into th(
drawer temperatures measured with household assemblies, replace the shelf above the assemblies, ant
refrigerator thermometers may vary from the drawer reconnect the power to the refrigerator.
temperature display. This is normal. Notes:
•If ClimateZoneTM drawers are not opened for aperiod of
four weeks, they will automatically go to the Normal or • Replace the assemblies in their original positions.
"off' state. The display will turn off. The ClimateZone TM Technology assembly with the
Meats option is always in the top position.
•The drawers are interchangeable between the
compartments.
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ChillKeeper _(select models) To remove a freezer basket: Slide the basket out until
The ChillKeeper _Mcompartmentislocated in the itstops. Depresstabs located attherear of each side of
the basket, continue sliding forward untilbasket is out.
refrigerator door and is designedto quick chill items and
to store beverages. TheChillKeeper 'Mshelf can be To replace, linethe basket up with the supportrails and
slide it into place.
detached, inverted and snapped onto the uppermost tabs
in the compartment if two-tier storage is not needed. StairStep TM Freezer Baskets (select models)
StairStep TM interactfor easier access to
freezer baskets
contents in the lower part of the freezer.
Pull the lower basket forward to gain access to its
contents. Continue pulling the lower basket to open the
upper basket as well. Reverse to close both baskets.
Pulling the upper basket open provides access to its
contents. The lower basket will also move forward
however, it will not open.
' Toremove the baskets:Pull forward on the upper
basket until it stops. Lift up slightly and continue
To open:Grasp the opening on the right side of the pulling forward. The baskets are removed together.
compartment cover and swing to the left. The cover will Reverse the above procedure to replace the baskets.
automatically latch when closed.
INOTE: If the latching mechanismis accidentally
dislocated, place the eraser end of a pencil next tothe
latch and apply gentle pressure tothe right.
The ChillKeeper" control is
refrigerator. Move the slide to
"Cold" to provide colder
temperatures in the
ChillKeeper'".
The ChillKeeper TM utility drawer is located at the bottom
of the compartment. The lockable utility drawer
provides storage for items such as batteries, film and
prescription medications. The lock is located on the left
side of the drawer. To unlock and open the drawer, move Drop-Down Freezer Door Baskets
the pin to the "Unlock" position and slide the drawer (select models)
out. To close, slide the drawer back in and move the pin
intothe "Lock" position. These baskets provide convenient storage space for
frozen food items that tend to shift, such as bagged
Freezer Compartment vegetables.
The freezer shelves (wire or glass) and baskets rest on
support rails molded into the wall of the freezer. Select
models offer freezer shelves that slide forward for easier
access to items at the rear ofthe shelf.
Toremove a freezer shelf:Completely unload the shelf
and lift straight up. Tilt the shelf sideways and pull
straight out. Toreplace, reverse this procedure.
The freezer basket(s) (number will vary by model) slide
out for more convenient access to the frozen foods.
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lce Service .............................................................
Models Without an Automatic
Ice Maker until the supply of ice cubes raises the wire lever am"
The freezer compartment is equipped with ice cube trays shutting the ice maker off.
and an ice storage bin. The bin stacks on top of the To manually stop the operation of the ice maker, mov
stacked ice cube trays. To release the ice cubes from a the wire lever arm into the up (off) position.
tray, hold the tray upside down over the bin and twist Certain sounds may accompany the various cycles of th
both ends. ice maker.
The refrigerator is automatic ice maker ready. The •buzzing of the water valve
number for the ice maker kit needed appears on the data •running of the water as the tray fills
plate (see front cover). •rattling of the ice cubes falling into an empty ice bin.
Models with an Automatic Ice Ifthe ice is not used frequently,the ice cubes will becom
Maker cloudy, shrink, stick together and taste stale. Empty th
ice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewan
Adjustable Ice Level (select models) water. Be sure to dry the bin before replacing it.
Some ice makers are equipped with a sensor arm to adjust Dispenser Models
the amount of ice in your ice storage tray for times when
less ice is needed. To check the ice level or gain access to the ice bin, li
open the door on the ice bin.
To adjust the amount of ice produced: Push theplastic
sensor arm inward and rotate to the desired capacity. To remove the bin, first turn off the ice maker. This
done by opening the door on the ice bin and moving tl
wireLever ice maker wire lever up to the "off' position. Then rear
Armunder the bin front and pull down onthe back edge. Aft_
100O/o/it snaps free, pull the bin straightforward. To replace tt
ice bin, align the bottom rails to the corresponding she
grooves and push it straight back until it stops ar
latches. Make sure the tabs at the back of the bin th
turn the spiral auger are positioned between the pront
_0O/o from the auger motor. Turn the ice maker on
SensorArm lowering the wire arm.
Beverages and foods should not be placed in the i_
storage bin for quick chilling. These items can block tt
Note: Energy rating guides that are posted on the wire lever arm, causing the ice maker to malfunction.
refrigerator at the time of purchase do not include
optional ice maker energy usage. For Your Safety
Do notplace fingersor handson the automafic ic
After your refrigerator has been connected to the water making mechanism while the refrigerator isplugged ii
supply, move the wire lever arm into the down position.
This will start its operation. The ice maker will fill with Under certain rare exrcumstances: ice cubes may b
water when the freezer reaches the proper temperature. It discolored, usually appearing with a green-bluis
may be 8 to 12 hours before the ice maker furnishes any hue. The cause of this unusual discoloration is
usable ice cubes, combination of factors such as certain eharaeteristk
of local waters, household plumbing and th
Discard all the cubes from the first two or three batches accumulation of copper salts in an inactive ware
made. These initial ice cubes may be irregularly shaped, supply line which feeds the lee maker.
discolored, or contain impurities from the new water
supply piping. Continued consumption of such discolored ice cub_
may be injurious to health. If such discoloration
When the ice cubes are ejected it is normal for several observed, discard the ice cubes and contact yet
cubes to be joined together at the ends. They can easily lorcalwater utility or water treatment company.
be broken apart. The ice maker will continue to make ice
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