Maytag Performa MBF1956HES User manual

MAYI'AG MAYI'AG
®l_e_forma TM
Bottom Freezer
Form No. B/t2/06

What Need to }(now About
Safety nsttuctions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in
this guide are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution and care must be exercised when
installing, maintaining or operating appliance.
Always contact the manufacturer about problems or
conditions you do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words,
Labels
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for your protection against possible
electrical 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 obligation 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

SAVE THESE l NSTRUCTIONS

Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment.
Remove and discard shelf packaging and tape. Do not
remove the serial plate.
Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other
heat source. Wfnot 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 onlyo
Measuring the Opening
When installing your refrigerator, measure carefully.
Allow Y2 space at top and '/2"space behind the
machine compartment cover (located in the rea0 for
proper air circulation.
Subfiooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet, tile, wood
floors, rugs} may make your opening smaller than
anticipate&
Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling
procedure under Leveling.
UMPORTANT: If refrigerator is to be installed into a
recess where the top of the refrigerator is completely
covered, use dimensions 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 compresson 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 bracket cover(s}.
Place the eraser end of a pencil or similar blunt
tool in the cover notch.
, Use slight pressure to pry the
cover loose.
Continue to maintain
downward pressure to the
notched side of the cover while
swinging it oft

3.Usinghexheaddriver,turnthefrontadjustment
screws(A}oneachsideto raiseorlowerthefront
oftherefrigerator.
Door and Drawer Removam
Some installations require door/drawer removal to
transport the refrigerator to its final location.
,Some models only have adjustment screws "A."
4. Select models also have rear adjustment screws
(B}. 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 '/4"(6 ram} or '/_bubble higher than
back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level
from side to side.
& Turn stabilizing legs (C} clockwise until firmly
against floor,
7, Freezer drawer models only: Turn adjustment
screws (A} counterclockwise to allow the full
weight of the refrigerator to rest on the stabilizing
legs.
8. Replace bracket 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.
, For proper reinstallation, ensure the "top" marking
on the interior of the toe grille is oriented correctly.
,Align the toe grille mounting dips with the lower
cabinet slots.
,Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.
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2.
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6.
Unplug power cord from power source.
Remove toe grille and bottom bracket
cover(s} (see page 3}. t
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 refrigerator door from center
hinge pin.
For swing freezer door modems
onmy: Hold freezer door while removing
hinge pin with a _,}' hex head driver,
Remove door from bottom hinge and
retain hinge pin for later use.
For pullout freezer drawer models
onmy: Remove plastic sleeve, if
present. Remove center hinge pin with
a t,}' hex head driver, Retain hinge pin
and plastic sleeve for later use.
Remove Phillips screws to remove
center hinge and retain all screws for
later use.
8.Remove bottom hinge or stabilizing
bracket with _" hex head driver and
retain screws for later use. Lift out
bottom hinge pin (on freezer door
models}.
9. If your model has a pullout freezer drawer, see
page 5 for drawer removal instructions.

Pullout Freezer Drawer
(select modds)
To [nstall:
1, Pull both rails out to
full extension.
2. While supporting
door front, hook
supports into slots
located on inside of
each slide.
,All four drawer bracket supports must be in the
proper slots for the drawer to function properly.
To Remove:
1. Pu[[ drawer open to fuji extension.
2. Tilt the lower basket forward and lift to remove.
3. 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,
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4.
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Lower door front into final position.
Replace and tighten Phillips screws that were
removed from the drawer slides (select models),
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.
Basket cradle
6,Tilt the lower basket front down and set it down
into the basket cradles.

ReinstaHation of the Doors
1, Install hinge assemblies:
.Install top hinge loosely with _/,6"hex head
screws.
Install center hinge with Phillips screws.
Freezer door modems: Install bottom hinge with
_" hex head screws.
2. Freezerhingepin.d°°r modems: Insert bottom __.j
Locate bottom hinge hole closest to
outside edge of cabinet, and insert
bottom hinge pin. Replace any door
shims, if present.
3. Freezer door modems: Place hinge
side of freezer door on bottom hinge
pin and hold freezer door upright
while installing center hinge pin with
_/,_,"hex head driver.
Replace plastic sleeve.
Replace any applicable door shims.
,Make sure the hinge pin is installed tightly.
4. Place hinge side of refrigerator door on center
hinge pin.
5. While holding refrigerator door
upright, tighten down top hinge
with -?X' hex head driver and
replace hinge coven
Door Revetsam
Insome installations, reversing the door swing allows
for more convenient access to stored items. Both
doors can be reversed on freezer door models and the
fresh food door is reversible on freezer drawer models.
I,Remove door(s} (see page 4},
2. Transfer cabinet plugs and cabinet
screws to opposite side of cabinet.
,Remove cabinet plugs with flat
blade of screwdriver tip wrapped
in masking tape.
,Remove center mullion screws
with _/,_,"hex head screwdriver.
,Freezer door models: Remove bottom mullion
screws with Ys"hex head driver.
3. Transfer door stops from bottom edge of fresh food
door and freezer door, if applicable, to opposite
side of door edge.
Use a Phillips screwdriver
for removal and installation.
4. Installhandles (see pages
6-9].
5,Reinstall the door(s}.
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.
Handle design varies from refrigerator to refrigerator.
Please reference the appropriate instructions for your
model below.
Fresh Food Handles
Standard Front Mount Handle
Materiams Needed:
.Phillips screwdriver
.-_/,_"hex head driver
To Unstall:
1. Remove h" hex head screws from
door face with hex head driver, and
Phillips screw from top of door.
.If reversing door, remove door
plugs from opposite side of door and
insert in screw holes.
2. Align handle holes with screw holes on
door face and secure with two door face
screws from step 1.

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To
1.
Locate handle trim in literature pack and
install over top and bottom of handle, as
illustrated.
, Secure top handle trim with remaining
screw removed in step 1.
Snap bottom trim over bottom portion
of handle.
Remove:
Remove top handle trim by removing top
handle screw.
Retain trim and screw for later
replacement.
2. Pry bottom handle trim from handle with _t
screwdriver flat blade wrapped in
masking tape.
Retain trim for later replacement.
3. Remove two hex head screws.
Retain screws for later replacement.
Side Mount Handle
Materials Needed:
Phillips screwdriver
To Unstall:
1. Remove screws from the side of the
door.
2. Align the side mount handle with the
predrflled holes in the door panel.
3. Insert the screws in the sequence as
shown.
Freezer Nandles
Partiam_Width Nandme
Materiams Needed:
,Phillips screwdriver
To UnstaH:
1. Install handle by fastening with
screws removed from edge of door.
If reversing freezer door, remove
door plugs from top edge of door
and insert into screw holes.
To Remove:
1. Remove handle screws with Phillips
screwdriver and retain screws for
later use.
Front Mount Freezer Nandle
Materiams Needed:
Gloves to protect hands.
Phillips screwdriver.
Plastic handle removal card (or h2" thick plastic
card). Retain the card.
, There is a slight curve to
this style of freezer
handle.
" For proper installation, be
sure handle is oriented as shown.
Upper
Handle
.... Lower
,andrei
4. Ensure the door handle is snug to the
door panel.
To Remove:
Reverse installation procedure.
To UnstaH:
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.
Handle Door

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3. Push the left handle
base against the left
door tab and slightly
to the right, just
enough to allow it to
hang unsupported.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6,With hands still firmly keeping the handle flat
against the freezer door, you may have to reverse
directions momentarily to assure clip/tab
engagement. Then firmly slide the handle to the
right until it clicks. The audible "click" indicates
that the fastening clips are securely interlocked.
To Remove:
1. 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't/'.
2. With both hands, firmly grasp the handle towards
the right base.
3. Slide towards the left, lift and remove from the
surface.

installing Front-Mounted Handles for
Stainless Steel Door
1. Loosen lower door clip on door
with a phillips screwdriver.
installing Front-Mounted Handles for
Stainless Steel Freezer Door
1. Loosen lower door clip on door
with a phillips screwdriver.
2. Locate preddlled 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 pNllips screwdriver into
predrilled hole at base of handle
to tighten screw. Insert plastic
button plug into hole.
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Removing Front-Mounted Handles for
Stainless Steel Door
1. Remove plastic button plug at base of handle with a
very small flat-blade screwdriver.
,Insert phillips screwdriver into /f/-_ 1
predrilled hole to remove screw.
2. Slide handle down and remove
from door clip.
2. Locate predrilled hole at
base of handle, and fit hollow
end of handle over left door
clip.
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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.
Insert phillips screwdriver
into predrilled hole at end of
handle to tighten screw.
Insert plastic button plug into hole.
Removing Front-Mounted Handles for
Stainless Steel Freezer Door
1. Remove right side plastic button
plug at end of handle with a ....
very small flat-blade screwdriver.
, Insert phillips screwdriver into
predrilled hole to remove
screw.
2. Slide handle right and remove
from door clip.