Maytag PSD243LGRW-PPSD243LGW0 User manual

Congratulations on your purchase
of a Maytag Performa TM refrigerator! Your
satisfaction is very important to us, so please
read this guide carefully. You will find instructions
on the proper operation and maintenance of your
new appliance.
Save time and money. If something should go wrong,
we suggest consulting the "Before You Call for
Service" section of this book. It is designed to help
you solve basic problems before consulting a servicer.
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Important
Installation
Fresh Food Features ...
Freezer Features
Dispenser Features ..............
Filtration System .....................
Water Filter Data ..................... 13
Care and Cleaning ................. 14-16
Normal Operating Sounds ............. 17
BeforeYou Call for Service .......... 18-19
Warranty ........................... 21
Manuel du Proprietaire ................ 22
Manual del Proprietario ................ 44
Form No. A/3/03 Part No.12591319 MCS Part No.16022157 @2003 Appliance Sales Co. Litho U.S.A.

Warning and Important Safety In-
structions appearing in this manual are
not meant to cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur Common
sense, caution and care must be exer-
cised when installing, maintaining or
operating refrigerator
Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not under-
stand
RECOGNIZE SAFETY
SYMBOLS, WORDS,
LABELS
DANGER - Immediate hazards which
WILL result in severe personal injury
or death.
WARNING -Hazardsor unsafe prac-
tices which COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe prac-
tices which COULD result in minor
personal injury.
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 refrigera-
tors are still dangerous - even if they
sit out for "just a few days." If you are
getting rid of your old refrigerator,
please follow the instruclons below to
help prevent accidents.
Before youthrow away your old refrig-
erator or freezer:
Takeoff the doors.
Leave the shelves in
place so children
may not easily climb
inside.
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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.
2. Observe all localcodes and ordinances.
3. Be sure to follow grounding instructions.
4. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure this
appliance is properly grounded.
5. DO NOT ground to a gas line.
6DO NOT ground to a cold-water pipe.
7. Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate 103 to
126 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line. DO NOT modify plug on
power cord. If plug does not fit electrical outlet, have prop-
er outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
8. DO NOT use a two-prong adapter, extension cord or power
strip
9. DO NOT remove warningtag from power cord.
10. DO NOTtamper with refrigerator controls.
11. DO NOT service or replace any part of refrigeratorunless
specifically recommended in owner's manual or published
user-repairinstructions.DONOT attemptserviceifinstructions
are notunderstoodor ifthey are beyondpersonalsktl level.
12. Alwaysdisconnect refrigerator from electrical supply before
attempting any service. Disconnectpower cord bygrasping
the plug, not the cord.
13. Install refrigerator according to Installation Instructions. All
connections for water, electrical powerand grounding must
comply with local codes and be made by licensed person-
nel when required.
14. Keep your refrigerator in good condition. Bumping or drop-
ping refrigerator can damage unit or causeunit to malfunc-
tionor leak. If damage occurs, have refrigerator checkedby
qualified service technician
15 Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.
16. Always read and follow manufacturer's storage and ideal
environmentinstructionsforitemsbeing storedin refrigerator.
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These instructions were provided to aid
you in the installation of your refrigerator. THEBEST
THE0PE G
This refrigerator was designed to fit a 69"
tallopening to allow for properventilation,
leveling and door adjustments.
Please also take into account, when
measuring space for your unit,that some
models require a certain amount of clear-
ance around it to allow for proper air flow.
Proper air flow is key to keepingyour unit
running at optimum efficiency. To deter-
mine measurements, please reference
the table below.
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
Your Refrigerator.Recommended
UnitTotal
Volume Clearance
Top Sides Rear
Less than N/A N/A Y2"
23 cu. ft.
Greaterthan _" N/A Y2"
23 cu. ft.
Follow these tipswhen movingthe refrig-
erator to final location:
NEVER transport refrigerator on its
side. Ifan upright position is not possi-
ble, lay refrigerator on its back. Allow
refrigerator to sit upright for approxi-
mately 30 minutes prior to plugging
refrigerator in to assure oil returns to
the compressor. Plugging refrigerator
in immediately may cause damage to
internal parts.
Use an appliance dolly when moving
refrigerator. ALWAYS truck refrigera-
tor 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.
Observe these points when choosing the
final location for your refrigerator:
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). Malfunction
may occur at this temperature.
To assure proper door closure, follow
the leveling instructions in the section,
Leveling Your Refrigerator.
IMPORTANT: If refrigerator is to be
installed into a recess where top of
refrigerator is completely covered, use
dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap
to verify proper clearance.
2

Some installations require door removal
to get refrigerator to final location.
1. Remove toe grille and bottom hinge
covers.
Open both doors 180 degrees, or
as wide as possible to remove.
6. For dispensing models only:
Detach main wire connector harness
and red wire harness.
Todetach mainwire harness, use a
flat blade screwdriver or fingernail
to press junction point between two
connectors to release.
2. While pinching white collar (A) to the
blue connector (B),pull water line from
connector.
,B
IMPORTANT: When reconnecting water
line, cut off tubing at first available scored
line before inserting into connector collar.
3. Remove top hinge cover by removing
Phillips screw.
4. Close doors.
5. Unscrew _6" hex head screws from
top hinges.
For dispensing modelsonly:
• DO NOT remove either green
ground wire or wire connecting
center screw.
To detach red wire harness, press
tab on underside of connector to
release.
7. Remove top hinges along with doors.
8. Remove bottom hinges with a _8"hex
head driver.
THEDOORS
To replace the doors, follow the steps
in Removing the Doors and Hinges
in reverse order.
IMPORTANT: When reconnecting water
line, cut off tubing at first available scored
line before inserting into connector collar.
3

If installing handles for the first time, the
fresh food handles can be located within
the fresh food section. The handle trim
will be located in the literature pack.
Remove two ¼" hex nut screws from
bottom of refrigerator and freezer
door.
Removing handles may be necessary
when transporting unit through tight
spaces.
Removebottomportionof handleswith
a very smallflat-blade screwdriver.
IMPORTANT: Wrap blade of screwdriver
with masking tape to avoid damaging
unit.
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Align door handles with top and bot-
tom sets of door clips, and slide down
untilscrew holeson bottomof handles
match with door screw holes.
Insert ¼" hex nut screws previously
removed into screw holes at bottom of
handle section.
Snap trim over bottom portion of han-
dles and retainers on bottom of door.
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Remove two handle base screws.
Pull handle up and out to release from
unit. Fit may be tight.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
• _" hex head driver
• Level
Remove toe grille and bottom hinge
covers (see previous instructions).
Turn both front adjustment screws (A)
clockwise to raise and counterclock-
wise to lower.
OA
Turn both rear adjustment screws (B)
clockwise to raise and counterclock-
wise to lower.
Check with level to verify Y4"tilt to the
back for proper door closure.
• If unit is aligned and stable, replace
toe grille and hinge covers.
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If required, correct rocking of unit by
turning rear adjustment screw clock-
wise to raise rocking corner.
If doors are uneven:
• Determine which door needs to be
raised.
• Turn front roller adjustment screw
clockwise to raise front corner of
door.
If the unit has reached the bottom
limit of its adjustment range, and
doorsare still not level-lower oppo-
site door by turning roller adjust-
ment screw counterclockwise.
Check with level to verify ¼"tilt to the
back for proper door closure.
• If unit is aligned and stable, replace
toe grille and hinge covers.
MATERIALS NEEDED"
• ¼" (6 mm) outer diameter flexible cop-
per tubing
• Brass nut and sleeve (see literature
pack)
• Shut-off valve
Requires a ¼"(6 mm) hole to be drilled
into water supply before valve attach-
ment
• Adjustable wrench
NOTE: Add 8' (2.5 m)to tubing length
needed to reach water supply for
creation of service loop.
Create service loop with tubing using
care to avoid kinks in tubing.
Remove plastic cap from water valve
inlet port.
Place brass nut and sleeve on copper
tube end as illustrated.
Brass
Nut Sleeve
Place end of copper tubing into water
valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly-
DO NOT KINK - so that tubing feeds
straight into inlet port.
Slide brass nut over
sleeve and screw nut
into inlet port. Tighten
nut with wrench. Pull on
tubing to confirm con-
nection is secure.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten.
Cross-threading may occur.
Locate water tubing
clamp and install with
¼" hex head screw.
Turn on water supply
and check for leaks and
correct, if present.
Monitor water connection for 24
hours. Correct leaks, if necessary.
5

This refrigerator isdesigned to operate at
a household temperature of 55°to 100° F
(13° to 43° C).
INITIAL TEMPERATURE
SETTINGS
Locate refrigerator and freezer controls
on upper-left watt of refrigerator section
and set both controls to 4.
IMPORTANT: Neither section will cool if
freezer control is set to OFF.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
• 2 thermometers measure -5° to 50° F
(-21° to 10° C)
• 2 drinking glasses
IMPORTANT: Due to design of unit,
always start temperature adjustments
with freezer section.
FREEZER
Place thermometer in glass of veg-
etable oil in middle of freezer.
Allow 24 hours for temperatures to
stabilize.
Checkto seeiftemperatureis0°to 2° F
(-17° to -16° C).
• Turn control to next highest number
if too warm.
• Turncontrol to next lowest number if
too cold.
• Allow5 to 8 hoursfor adjustmentsto
take effect.
Repeat as necessary.
REFRIGERATOR
Placethermometer in glass of water in
middle of refrigerator.
Allow 24 hours for temperatures to
stabilize.
Check to see if temperature is 38° to
40° F (3° to 4° C).
• Turn control to next highest number
if too warm.
• Turncontrol to next lowest numberif
too cold.
• Allow5 to 8 hours for adjustmentsto
take effect.
Repeat as necessary.
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IT EDOORBU( S
Door buckets adjust to meet individual
storage needs.
To remove buckets:
Lift the door bucket up until it clears
the retainers on the door liner, then
pull the door bucket straight out.
To reinstall buckets:
Slide bucket in above desired door
liner retainer and push down until
bucket stops.
Select models feature sealed shelves
with a pulloutdesign to reach items in the
back. For ease of cleaning, glass shelf
may be removed by pulling to full exten-
sion and lifting out of frame.
To remove shelf and frame:
See instructions for Sealed Shelves.
(SELECT MODELS)
The Dairy Center provides convenient
storage for items such as butter, yogurt,
cheese, etc.
This compartment is an adjustable fea-
ture located in the door. It can be moved
to several different locations to accom-
modate storage needs.
To remove bin:
Slide dairy center up and pull out.
To reinstall bin:
Slide assembly in above desired door
liner retainer and push down until it
stops.
To remove dairy door:
Press in sides of dairy door and pull
out.
To reinstall dairy door:
Slide sides of dairy door inside dairy
center until hinge points snap into
place.
SEALED SHELVES
(SELECT MODELS)
Sealed Shelves hold simple spills for
easier cleaning.
To remove shelves:
Lift up and out.
To reinstall shelves:
Reverse above procedure.
CRISPER SHELF
To remove crisper shelf:
Lift off wall supports and remove.
To reinstall crisper shelf:
Lower shelf onto wall supports and
push in until shelf is flush with rear
wall.
TILT-OUT DOOR BUCKETS
(SELECT MODELS)
The Tilt-Out Bucket assembly consists
of a bucket and frame, providing
adjustable, convenient storage for food
items in door. The bucket assembly tilts
forward for easy access of items, and lifts
out for ease in cleaning and adjusting.
To remove and install bucket:
Toremove buck-
et, tip bucket for-
ward and pull
straight out to
remove.
To
Toinstall bucket, slide bucket into
bucket frame and push bucket
upright.
adjust bucket frame:
Remove bucket per Y/f '!! IIJl
above instructions.
Lift frame off door
support and place in
desired door location.
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(SELECT MODELS)
The Snack Drawer can be used for
storage offood items.
To remove drawer:
Pull drawer out to full extension.
Tilt up front of drawer and pull straight
out.
To reinstall drawer:
Reverse above procedure.
(SELECT MODELS)
The Can Rack slides
out from underneath
the sealed shelf. The
can rack holds up to
twelve 12-ouncebev-
erage cans.
To remove and install can rack:
Toremove, empty contents of can
rack. Pull can rack forward to full
extension and lift front to release
from shelf rail. Pull straight out to
remove.
Toinstall, reverse above procedure.
The Crisper keeps produce fresh longer
by providing an environment with
adjustable humidity.
CONTROLS
The controls regulate the amount of
humidity in the crisper drawer. Use the
low settingfor non-leafy produce. Usethe
high setting for leafy produce.
SETTINGS
LOW
•apples • grapes
• cauliflower • oranges
• corn • zucchini
• cucumbers
HIGH
• asparagus •fresh herbs
• broccoli •fresh sprouts
• cabbage •lettuce
• celery •spinach
Please observe the following recommen-
dations when storing produce in humid-
ity-controlled crispers:
DO NOT wash produce before placing
in crispers. Any additional moisture
added to the crispers may cause pro-
duce to prematurelyspoil.
DO NOT line crispers with paper tow-
els. Towelswill retain moisture.
Follow control instructions carefully.
Incorrect control settings may damage
produce.
To remove drawer(s):
Pull drawer out to full extension.
Tilt up front of drawer and pull straight
out.
To reinstall drawer(s):
Reverse above procedure.
.lDRAWER
The Deli Drawer system provides a
drawer with a variable temperature
control that can keep the compartment
colder than refrigerator temperature.
NOTE: Cold air directed to the dell
drawer system can decrease refrigerator
temperature. Refrigerator control may
need to be adjusted.
CONTROLS
Located on the wallto the left ofthe draw-
er, the controls regulate the air tempera-
ture inthe Delldrawer. Setcontrol levelto
cold to provide normal refrigerator tem-
perature. Use the coldest settingfor stor-
ing meat, poultry or fish.
To remove drawer(s):
Pull drawer out to full extension.
Tilt up front of drawer and pull straight
out.
To reinstall drawer(s):
Reverse above procedure.

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(STYLE MAYVARY)
To remove shelves:
Remove shelf _,
from wall mount-
ing clips and pull
out of left side
mounting holes.
To reinstall shelves:
Reverse above procedure.
Baskets slide out for easy access of
items in back.
To remove baskets:
Pull basket forward to full extension.
Lift front handleto release basketfrom
rails and remove.
To reinstall baskets:
Reverse above procedure.
(SELECT MODELS)
The Chill Shelf provides a space for
items to be chilled or frozen quickly.
To remove:
Lift chill shelf __-.....
from ice bin rails 711
and pull straight
out. -
To reinstall:
Reverse above procedure.
IMPORTANT: The chill shelf should not
be installed if ice maker arm is in "off"
position.
)ORSTORAGE
ADJUSTABLE DOOR
BUCKETS
Door buckets adjust to meet individual
storage needs.
To remove buckets:
Lift the door bucket up until
it clears the retainers
on the door liner,
then pull the door
bucket straight out. IJ
To reinstall buckets:
Slide bucket in above desired door
liner retainer and push down until
bucket stops.
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(SELECT MODELS)
The Fixed Door Bucket is
located in the upper sec-
tion of the freezer door.
IMPORTANT: Fixed door bucket is not
adjustable. If bucket is removed, freezer
lightwillnotdeactivatewhendoor isclosed.
STORAGEBran
(SELECT MODELS)
ThisIce Storage Binis located belowthe
automaticdispensing ice maker.
To remove: _ IceStorage
Remove chill shelf.....J_l
Raise ice maker
arm to deactivate
ice maker.
Lift front of bin and
pull out to its full extension. Lift up
front of bin and remove.
To reinstall:
Slide bin into rails below ice maker
until bin locks into place. Drop ice
maker arm to activate ice maker, and
replace chill shelf.
IMPORTANT: Ice bin must be locked in
proper place for proper icedispensing. If
freezer door does not close, bin isnot in
proper location. Turn auger driver coun-
terclockwise to
properly align ice 5 _-_ _
bin with back of
unit.
(SELECT MODELS)
This ice maker createsthe ice usedin the
dispensingsystem.
Using ice makerfor thefirst time:
Confirm ice bin is in
place and ice
maker arm is down.
After freezer sec-
tion reaches between 0° to 2° F (-18°
to -17° C), ice maker fills with water
and begins operating.
Allow approximately 24 hours after
installationto receivefirstharvestof ice.
Discard ice created within first 12
hours of operation to verify system is
flushed of impurities.
Operating instructions:
Confirm ice bin is in place and ice
maker arm is down.
After freezer section reaches between
0° to 2° F (-18° to -17° C), ice maker
fills with water and begins operating.
You will have a complete harvest of
ice approximately every 3 hours.
Stop ice production
by raising ice
maker arm until
click is heard.
Ice maker will remain in the off posi-
tion until arm is pushed down.
IMPORTANT: The chill shelf should not
be installed if ice maker arm is in "off"
position.