Maytag RSW22E0CAE/DM35A User manual

INSTALLATION
Remove and discard the canti]e;er shelf packing clips If the floor is not level and it is neecssaD7 to raise the
located just above each shelf" where it books onto the rear of the cabinet, we suggest rolling the rear wheels
frame. To remove the plastic clips, _iggle the clips onto apiece ofply_Tood or other sbim material.
sideways and pull straight out. 4. To replace, center the clips in the cut-out areas and
Locating Your Refrigerator push in mltil the base grille snaps into place.
1. Allow a free flow of air through the front base grille. Connecting the Appliance
2. Yonr model should not be installed where the room
temperature willgo below 55 degrees F., because it WARNING: This appliance is designed to operate
will not run freqnently enough to maintain proper on a nominal 115 volt, 15 amp, 60 cycle line. There
temperatnre in the freezer, should be a separate, grounded circuit serving this
3. For ease of installation, you should leave a space of appliance only.Do not use an extension cord.
about 1/2 inch between the refrigerator and adjacent This appliance is equipped with a three-pronged
walls or cabinets. If the refrigerator is placed ruth the grounding plug for your protection against possible
hinge side against a wall, you mav want to leave electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged into a
additional space so the door can be opened x_4der, grounding reccptacIe. Where a standard two prongwall
(Refer to the installation instructions for more receptacle is encountered, it is the personal
detail.) responsibility arid obligation of"the customer to haxe it
Important Leveling Information replaced with a properly grounded three-prnng wall
Your refrigerator is equipped with front and back rollers receptacle. Do not under anv circmnstances, cut or
remove the third (ground) pro;lg f?om the power cord.
sn it can be moved away from the wall fbr cleaning. The
front rollers are adjustable and should be positioned so Do not use an adapter plug.
the refrigerator sits firmly on the floor and is level.
To adjust the front rollers: _,_
1. Remove the base grille by grasping file ends, lift and _
,ull out. o
Energy Saving Tips
_ _ l. Locate the refrigerator away f)'ona be'at prodndng
2. To level the refrigeratm; nse a screwdriver and tnrn appliances such as the range or dishwasher, heat
roller adjusting screws cloc!_vise to raise the cabinet vents and direct sunlight.
or counterclockavise to lower the cabinet. 2. Level the refrigerator and do not block ventilation
i around the f?ont grille.
3. Kccp the freezer fidl to near capaci)'so less cold air
will escape during door openings. When less than
two-thirds full, place milk cartons half full of water in
the freezer.
4. Let hot dishes cool slightl;_ before putting into the
refrigerator or freezer.
5. Cover liquids.
6. Clean the refrigerator condenser coils once a year;
more often if yon have pets (see page 12).
3. It is not necessary- to lock the refrigerator in place. 7. Wipe moisture from the outside of containers before
However, if that is desirable, tuna one or both of the placing them into the refi'igerator.
locking feet clocl_4se. They are located near the 8. A_oid opening the doors too often.
front wheels.
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INSTALLATION
Remove and discard the canti]e;er shelf packing clips If the floor is not level and it is neecssaD7 to raise the
located just above each shelf" where it books onto the rear of the cabinet, we suggest rolling the rear wheels
frame. To remove the plastic clips, _iggle the clips onto apiece ofply_Tood or other sbim material.
sideways and pull straight out. 4. To replace, center the clips in the cut-out areas and
Locating Your Refrigerator push in mltil the base grille snaps into place.
1. Allow a free flow of air through the front base grille. Connecting the Appliance
2. Yonr model should not be installed where the room
temperature willgo below 55 degrees F., because it WARNING: This appliance is designed to operate
will not run freqnently enough to maintain proper on a nominal 115 volt, 15 amp, 60 cycle line. There
temperatnre in the freezer, should be a separate, grounded circuit serving this
3. For ease of installation, you should leave a space of appliance only.Do not use an extension cord.
about 1/2 inch between the refrigerator and adjacent This appliance is equipped with a three-pronged
walls or cabinets. If the refrigerator is placed ruth the grounding plug for your protection against possible
hinge side against a wall, you mav want to leave electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged into a
additional space so the door can be opened x_4der, grounding reccptacIe. Where a standard two prongwall
(Refer to the installation instructions for more receptacle is encountered, it is the personal
detail.) responsibility arid obligation of"the customer to haxe it
Important Leveling Information replaced with a properly grounded three-prnng wall
Your refrigerator is equipped with front and back rollers receptacle. Do not under anv circmnstances, cut or
remove the third (ground) pro;lg f?om the power cord.
sn it can be moved away from the wall fbr cleaning. The
front rollers are adjustable and should be positioned so Do not use an adapter plug.
the refrigerator sits firmly on the floor and is level.
To adjust the front rollers: _,_
1. Remove the base grille by grasping file ends, lift and _
,ull out. o
Energy Saving Tips
_ _ l. Locate the refrigerator away f)'ona be'at prodndng
2. To level the refrigeratm; nse a screwdriver and tnrn appliances such as the range or dishwasher, heat
roller adjusting screws cloc!_vise to raise the cabinet vents and direct sunlight.
or counterclockavise to lower the cabinet. 2. Level the refrigerator and do not block ventilation
i around the f?ont grille.
3. Kccp the freezer fidl to near capaci)'so less cold air
will escape during door openings. When less than
two-thirds full, place milk cartons half full of water in
the freezer.
4. Let hot dishes cool slightl;_ before putting into the
refrigerator or freezer.
5. Cover liquids.
6. Clean the refrigerator condenser coils once a year;
more often if yon have pets (see page 12).
3. It is not necessary- to lock the refrigerator in place. 7. Wipe moisture from the outside of containers before
However, if that is desirable, tuna one or both of the placing them into the refi'igerator.
locking feet clocl_4se. They are located near the 8. A_oid opening the doors too often.
front wheels.
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OPERATING THE CONTROLS
Your new refrigerator has two controls: one for the refrigerator compartment and one }br the freezer compartment.
These controls are located at the top, rear of the refrigerator compartment.
FREEZER _ REFRIGERATOR
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Initial Setting ofControls ADJUSTING THE
Freezer Control:This control has settings from A
(warn est)toG(coldest)InitiallysetthiscontroltoD. INTERIOR
Sure-Lock Shelves
The refi'igerator shelves are adjustable, allowing you to
Refrigerator Control:This control has settings {)om arrange the shelving to flt your family's food storage
needs. Never attempt to adjust a shelf that is
1 (warmest) to 11 (c_]dest). Initially set thiscontrol loaded with food.
to 6. The refrigerator may run for several hours _en
voofirst start it. This is normal. To remove the refrigerator shelf:
Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours 1. Grasp the shelf at the front with one hand and push
before adding food. A day or so after adding tbod, up under the shelf back with the other band.
you may decide one or both compartments should be 2. Lift the shelf straight ont.
colder ur warmer. If so, adjust the control(s) as
instrncted below.
Adjusting the Temperature Controls
Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change
either control more than one number or letter at
a time.Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize
before resetting. Changing either control will have some
effect on the temperature of the other compartment.
Freezer too warm--Turn the freezer control to the
succeeding letter. For example, turn the control from
D to E. To replace the refrigerator shelf:
Freezer too eold_Tnrn the freezer control to the
preceding letter. For example, turn the control from 1. Keeping the shelf horizuntal, guide the three support
D to C. tabs into the sluts in the shelf supports at the rear of
the cabinet.
Refrigerator too warm Turn the ref?igerator
control to the next higher number, For example, torn 2. Lower the shelf until the tabs lock into position.
the control from 6 to 7, Make sure the shelf is securely locked into position
Refrigerator too cold Turn the refrigerator before loading it x_Sthfond.
control to the next lower numbeJ: For example, turn
the control _Yom6 to 5, Easy-Glide Shelves
Grasp the front edge of the shelf and pull forward. Push
Warm Cabinet Surfaces in shelf to retnrn to the original position•
Some portions of the cabinet may be warm to the
touch. This is a normal funetion of the refrigerator
which helps prevent moisture from condensing on the
cabinet. This condition will be more noticeable when
you first start your ref?dgerator,during hot weather and
after excessive or lengthy door openings.
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Meat/Cheese Drawer Shelf Toreplace the door bins:
The shelf that holds the iVleat/Cheese drawer can be Line up the top of the bin with the slides and snap the
placed in one of three positions. It is necessary for bin back in place.
tile air inlet tube at tile back of the refrigerator to I
llne up at the top, middle or bottom of the air slots NOTE: In models with slide-off bins, the dairy I
in the back of the Meat/Cheese drawer frame for compartment bin is removable. Due to its shape,it
thetemperature control to work properly. Set the fits only in the top position.
temperature control to the coldest position when
positioning the Meat/Cheese drawer. Once the shelf
has been adjusted, replace the drawer and set the Keepers and Tall Bottle Retainer
control to the desired setting (see page 5). If not Some refrigerator door bins have "keepers" to secure
positioned correctly, items on the shelf below the bottles and containers. The keepers will help prevent
drawer may freeze, items from tipping or falling when the door is opened
Gallon Door Bins and shut. On adjustable doer bins lificthe keeper slightly
to slide from side to side.
The refrigerator dour bins are adjustable and can be The tall bottle retainer is special b' designed to prevent
easil)' removed. They are a complete bin,so items may
he carried in the bin without falling ont. tall bottles from tipping fmxvard (select models).
Pick-Off Door Bins (22 and 24 Freezer Shelf
cubic feet models) The freezer shelf can be reinoved to accommodate
To remove the door bins: large size packages and for cleaning.
Lift the bin straight up. Tip out the bottom of the bin To removethe shelf:
and pull ont the bin. 1. Lift up on the shelf and push to the right.
'2.Tilt the left side of the shelf"up and remove.
\ To replace the shelf:
\
1. Tilt the shelf and insert the right rod ends into the
upper portion of the oblong holes in the freezer wall.
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To replace the door bins:
Insert the top hooks first. Then push in and down.
NOTE: In models with pick-0ff bins, the bottom
bin is t_xed and not removable or adjustable, o
Slide-Off Door Bins (27 cubic
feet models)
To remove the door bins: 2. Lower the left side of the shelf and insert into the
oblong holes in the left side of the freezer wall. Make
Using two hands, grasp the bin at the front and pnll sure the shelf is secure before loading.
toward you. Freezer Baskets
Your refrigerator has three freezer baskets one
shallow Easy Glide, one Pizza and one deep EasyGlide.
Each glides out for more convenient access to the
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frozen food. The Pizza basket is designed with a lower To remove the Crisper Drawers:
right side for easy storage of frozen pizzas. All baskets 1. Pull out to the stop position.
can be removed for cleaning. In addition, the shallow
Easy Glide and Pizza baskets can be adjusted up or 2. Tilt up the drawer t>ont and pull out.
down to accommodate various sized packages. To replace the Crisper Drawers:
To remove the baskets: 1. Align the drawer rollers in tracks.
1. Pull the basket toward you until it stops. Lift the 2. Lift the drawer front amt push in.
front of the basket and pull until it stops again.
2. Lift the basket up and over the front tabs. To remove the Crisper Shelf:
To replace the baskets: 1. Remove the crisper drawers.
Reverse theaboveprocedure. 2. Remove the glass insert. Reach in from the
underside and tilt up. Carefillly remove the insert.
To adjust the shallow Easy Glideand Pizza
baskets: 3. Lift the front of the crisper shelf and pull out. It may
be necessary to remoxe the lower refrigerator
1. Remove the basket as directed previously, shelves so the crisper shelf can be tilted for renmval.
2. Place one of the bottom two hea_T wires in the track
and replace the basket. To replace the Crisper Shelf:
Reverse the procednre for removing the crisper shelf.
Meat/Cheese Drawer
Fresh meat, hmcheon nmat and cheese need to be
stored in the coldest part of the refi%erator to maximize
storage time. The Meat/Cheese drawerprovides these
colder temperatures because airfrom the freezer is
directed into the drawer.
Setting the Temperature Control
To regulate the amount of cold air surrounding the
Meat/Cheese drawer, move the temperature slide
control. Set the slide control to the "DELI/CHEESE"
(right) position fbr storage of luncheoil meat and
cheese. Set the slide control to the "FRESH MEAT"
SPECIAL STORAGE AREAS (left)position to provide the lowest temperature for
Crispers fresh meat storage.
The Yari Crisper allows the mnount of moisture in the
crisperto he controlled for storing either fruits or
vegetables.
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FRUITS _VEGETABLES_] __ __ __ ' _
................... NOTE: If the shelf holding the Meat/Cheese
drawer is not positioned correctly, items on the
shelf below may freeze. Refer to page 4 on how to
position the shell:
Setting the Vari Crisper Control To remove the Meat/Cheese Drawer:
Move the slide control to "FRUITS" for a low moisture 1. Pull out to the stop position.
environment and to "VEGETABLES"for high2. Tilt up the drawer front and pull out.
moisture.
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Toreplace the Meat/Cheese Drawer: Egg Cradle
1.Align the drawer rollers in tracks. Tile egg cradle can be placed on a refrigerator shelf or
2. Lift tile drawer front and push in. stored in a door bin. It holds a "dozen-plus" eggs.
Wine Rack
Corked wines should be stored in ahorizontalposition
to keep the cork moist. This prevents air from getting
into the x_dne and spoiling it. The wine rack allows
proper storage without taking up valuable shelf space. It
may also be used fur storing one liter containers of soda.
To use the wine rack, fit it along either side of any
refrigerator shelf, engage its rear notch to the shelf back
corner and lay the bottle on the rack.
FOOD STORAGE TIPS
Fresh Food Storage
The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should be
kept between34°F and 40°F with an optimum
temperature of 37°F. To cheek the temperature, place
an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and place
in the center of the refrigerator. Cheek after 24 hours.
If the temperature is above 40°F adjust the controls as
MicrowaveStorage Dishesexplained on page 3.
(select models) Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves.
Overcrowding reduces the circulation of air around the
Pyrex containers are provided to store leftovers fbr food andresultsin uneven cooling. Leave breathing
reheating at a later time. Fill any of the containers and space around the food containers for best cooling
place them in a door bin or on a shelf - wherever it's the results.
inos{ convenient. The storage requirements for dift_rent foods vary
Each Pyrex dish comes _dth a plastic lid. In addition to depending on the temperature and moisture needed.
being stored in the re_)igerator or freezm; they are
microwave-, dishwasher- arid oven-safe. When using Refer tothe Food Sturage Chart on pages8-9 for
in the oven, always remove the plastic lid. approximate storage times. To maintain the best
possible quality,-,keep the following considerations in
Covered Dairy Compartment mi_d:
The butter dish is located in the covered dairy Meat and Cheese
compartment. Use tiffs area to store either butter or
narga'ine or other daffy products. To use. raisethe cover•To maximize storage time store these items in the
Meat/Cheese drawer, Refer to page 5 for
On select models the dait Tcompartment can be temperature settings.
removed. Due to its shape, it fits only in the top position. Fruits and Vegetables
1
f
I•Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to help
/keep fruits and vegetables fresh. The Vari Crisper
allows the moisture level to be adjusted depending on
what is stored in the crisper. Generally, fruits need
low moisture and vegetables need high moisture.
/Refer to page 5 for setting the control.
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•Fruit and vegetable quality affects the length of Packaging Foods for Freezing
storage. Quality can vary"from item to item, variety to • When freezing ffnits and vegetables select fresh, top-
variety and season to season. For example, a rainy quality-products.
growing season can cause lettuce to be brown when
purchased or brown more quickly. Sort fruits and • Use a freezer wrap that is air-, moisture- and vapor-
vegetables before storage and use bruised or soft proof. Some good choices are hea_-duty aluminuin
items first. Discard those showing signs of decay, foil, fi'eezer plastic wrap, polyethylet_e-eoated freezer
paper, freezer bags or airtight contait,ers. Force as B:_"
• \Vhen storing vegetables, the crispers will perform mneh air out of the packages as possible and be sure
better if they are at least two-thirds full. If they are they are tightly sealed. Trapped air can cause the food
less than taro-thirds fnll, always store the vegetables to dry out,change color and develop an off-flavor
in plastic bags or airtight containers to reduee (freezer burn).
moisture loss. • Fresh meats and poult_ can be left in the store
• Always wrap odorous foods sueh as onions and wrapping when freezing for less than two weeks. For
cabbage so the odor does not transfer to other foods, longer storage, ovelavrap with a suitable freezer wrap.
• While vegetables need a certain amount of moisture Do not refreeze meat that has emnpletelv thawed.
to remain fresh, too much moisture can shorten Loading the Freezer
storage times (especially lettuce). Be sure the •Avoidaddingtoomuehwarm foodtothe freezerat
vegetables are well drained before storing. It may also
be helpful to place a layer of paper towels in the one time. This overloads the freezer, slowsthe rate of
freezing and can raise the temperature of already
bottom of the bag to absorb any excess moisture, frozenfbods.
Dairy Food Place the packages in the coldest part of the freezer x_
• Store butter and margarine in the Dairy first (against the walls orbottom of the compartment)
Compartment found in the refrigerator door. to insure the tbod i?eezesas quickly aspossible.
• Most dailyfbods such as milk, cream, sour cream and Leave a little space between the packages so cold air
cottage cheese have freshness dates on their cartonscan circulate.
for appropriatelength of storage. Store these foods in • Avoid storing hard-to-freeze foods such as ice cream
the original carton and refrigerate immediately after and orange juice on the freezer door shelves. These
purchasing and each use. Close carton lids tightly to foods are best stored in the fi_eezer interior where the
keep out air and odors, temperature varies less udth door openings.
• Occasionally mold will develop on the surface of hard Foods That Don't Freeze Well
cheeses (S_6ss, Cheddar, Parmesan). Themoldy
areas can be trimmed aw_, and the remaining cheese • Some foods cannot be frozen successfully because the ;
will still be flavorfnl and safe to eat. freezing causes tbem to deteriorate. These include:
potatoes (unless mashed)
Frozen Food Storage cream fillings [i"
The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be cooked egg whites _
sour cream
kept at 0°F or lower. To check the freezer, place an *
appliance thermometer between the frozen packages salad greens
luncheonmeat
and cheek after '24 hours. A freezer operates more
efficiently when it is at least two-thirds fi,ll. If not this soft cheeses(cream, cottage, processed)
fidl, it will be helpfid to fill milk cartons half full of mayonnaise
water and place them in the freezer, milk and cream
gelatin salads (.
Refer tothe FoodStorageChart on pages 8-9 for bananas
approximate storage times. For the best results citrus fruits
when freezing foods, follow these guidelines:
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Food Storage Chart
The following chart shows approximate storage times _ for various refiigerated and frozen foods. These storage times
can valydepending on the t?qpe of packaging used and the storage temperatures.
Refrigerator Freezer
Foods Time Time Storage Tips
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter 1-2 weeks 6-9 months Store only enough for immediate use in the
Dairy- Compartment. Wrap tightly or cover.
Milk & cream i week Not recommended Cheek the carton dating. Close tightly. Don't
return unused portions to original container.
Don't freeze cream unless whipped.
Cream cheese, cheese 1-2 weeks Not recommended Wrap tightly. Stone cheese foods can be
spread & cheese food stored for longer periods.
Cottage cheese 5-7 days Not recommended Store in original ca_on. Check the carton
dating.
Hard cheese (Swiss, 1-2 months May become crumbly Wrap tightly. Cut off mold if it develops on
Cheddar & Parmesan) the surface.
Sour cream 10 day's Not recommended Store inthe original carton. Check the carton
dating.
Eggs in the shell 1 week Not recommended Refiigerate small ends down.
Leftover yolks or 2-4 days 9-12 months For each cup of yolks to be frozen, add i tsp.
whites sugar for use in sweet, or 1tsp. salt for non-
sweet dishes.
FRESH FRUITS I1: ,ening of fruits is slowed by refrig
Apples 1 month 6-12 nmnths May"also store unripe or hard apples at 60-
70°F.
Bananas, pears & 3-5 day-s 6-12 months Ripen at room temperature before
avocados refrigerating. Bananas and avocadoswill
darken when refrigerated.
Berries &cherries 2-3 days 6-12 months Store covered or in the Crispers to prevent
moisture loss.
Citrus fruits 1-2 weeks Not recommended May also store at 60-70°F. If refrigerated,
store uncovered.
Grapes 3-5 days 6-12 months Store covered or in the Crispers to prevent
moisture loss.
Peaches, nectarines, 3-5 days 6-12 months Ripen at room temperature before
plums & apricots refrigerating.
Pineapples, cut 2-3 days 6-12 months Will not ripen after purchase. Use quickly to
avoid further deterioration.
Continued on nert page
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Food Storage Chart (continued)
Refrigerator K
Foods ,Time ,These keepbe_"
FRESH VEGEIABLt _ Crisper (select_1_
__ store vegetable
RefrigeratorFreezer
FoodsTime "limeStorageTips
These keep be_ t whenstored in a moist isper drawer such as theHumidity Controlled
FRESHVEGETABI,ES Crisper (select nodels) **itb the control i"HIGH." If the crispersare not two-thirdsfull,
store vegetable ;in plastic bags or plastic ontainers to prevent moisture loss.qt_
Asparagus 2-3 days 8-12 months Don't wash before refrigerating. Store in the
crisper.
Brussels sprouts & 3-5 days 8-12 monthsWrap odorous foods& refrigeratein theerispe_
broccoli
Cabbage & celery 1-2weeks Not recommended Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
Cauliflower & snap i week 8-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
beans
Carrots,parsnips, 2 weeks 8-12 months Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods and
beets, radishes & refrigerate in the crisper.
turnips
Green peas & lima 3-5 days 8-12 months Leave in pods & refrigerate.
beans
Lettuce & other salad 1 week Not recommended Wash. Drain well. Refrigerate in the crisper.
greens
Onions, green 3-5 days 8-1'2 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in crisper.
Peppers 1 week 8-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in crisper.
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FRESH POULTRY&FISH
Chicken 1-2 day's 6-1'2 months Can be kept in its original packaging for
Turkey; duck & goose 1-2 days 4-6 months refrigeration. Place in the Meat andCheese
Drawer. When freezing longer than 2weeks,
Fish 1-'2 days 1-2 months overwrap with suitable freezer wrap.
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Beef, grmmd 1-2 days 4-6 months Can be kept in original packaging for
Beef,roast & steak 3-5 days9-12monthsrefrigeration. Place in the Meat and Cheese
Drawer. When freezing longer than 2 weeks,
Pork 3-5 days6-9 months overwrap with suitable freezer wrap.
Veal 3-5 days 4-6 months
Sausage, ground 1-2 days 1-3 months
Lamb 3-5 days 9-12months
FRESH MEATS
PROCESSEDMEATS
Bacon 7 days 1 month Processed meats should be tightly wrapped
and stored in the Meat and Cheese Drawer.
Frankfurters 7 day's2weeks
Ham, whole 7 days 1-3 months
half 5 clays 1-3 months
dices 3 days i-'2 months
Luncheon meat 3-5 days Not recommended Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheon meat
maybe kept up to 2 weeks in the Meat and
Sausage, smoked 7 days Not recommended Drawer.
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ICE AND WATER SERVICE
Automatic Ice Maker •To eheck the ice level or to gain aceess to the ice bin,
lift the Ice Access door.
ttere are some things to keep in mind about the • Toremoxetheicebin, lift the front ofthe bin and pull
automatic ice maker's operation: forward. To avoid the ice maker dumping ice while
the bin is removed, turn the ice maker off by lifting
the wire lever.
• To replace the ice bin, push it straight back until it
stops. Lift it up and over the stop, pushing it back into
position. Make sure that the tabs that turn the auger,
located at the back of the bin, are positioned between
the prongs on the auger motor. Turn the ice maker on
by lowering the wire arm.
• Beverage and foods should notbe placed in the ice
storage bin for quick chilling. These items can block
the wire lever arm, causing the ice maker to
mallhnetion.
Automatic Ice and Water
Dispenser
The automatic ice and water dispenser offers a variety
of convenienee features. These are ontlined below:
• After your refrigerator has been hooked up to the
water supply,move the wire lever arm into the down E_ MA_/m
position. This will start its operation. The ice maker
will fill x_dth water when the freezer reaches the ..........................................................................
proper temperature. With a newly installed ............ _............
refrigerator this could take up to 24 honrs. I[ I I I
• Diseard all the cubes from the first two or three
batchesmade. These initial batches of ice eubes may
be irregular in shape and discolored.
• When the ice cubes are ejected it is normal for 0_ _
b b j d t g th th d Th °
severalcu esto e oine o e erat eeu s. ey o._
can easily be broken apart. The ice maker will 0
continue to make ice until the supply of ice cubes ___ _
raises the wire lever arm,shutting the ice maker off. __, _
• To manually stop the operation of the ice maker, _ _ ; _
move the wire lever arm into the up position. ; _
• Certain sounds may aeeompany the various operating
cycles of the ice maker:
buzzing of the water valve ..........
--running of the water as the tray fills
--rattling of the ice cubes f_tlling into an empty Water/Ice Control
ice bin For dispensing ice cubes,slide the control to the
• If the ice is not used frequently,the iee cubes x_d]l "CUBE" position (eenter).
become eloudy,shrink, stick together and taste stale.
Empty the iee storage bin periodically and wash it in For dispeusing crushed ice, slide the eontrol to the
lukewarm water. Be sure to dr}, the bin before "CIRUSHED"position (left).
replaeing it or the ice cubes will stick to the metal For dispensing ehilled water, slide the control
auger, eompleteIy to the "WATER" position (right).
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To fill a glass or pitcher, position it against the top Spill Tray
portiou of the actuator pad and press. Hold the Do not pour water into the grille at the bottom of the I_
container high in the dispenser openingto reduce dispenser. This is a spill area, not a drain. Normal spills .__
ice from spilling, willevaporate in the recessed area below thespill shelf
grille. Excessive spills should be wiped up after
NOTE: When using the ice dispenser for the first removing the grille.
time, discard the first two or three dozen cubes, c._
t_
Whenusing the water dispenser for the first time, Dispenser Light ,_
press the pad for one to two minutes tobleed the When the pad ispressed, the light automatically turns _.
air from the water line. Discard the first five tosixon. Tomanually tomthe lighton and off, depress the ¢_
glasses of water dispensed. This will insure pure ice dispenser light switch. It is located on the left side and
and fresh water for drinking, recessed 1/2 inch up and behind the decorative panel.
Water from the dispenser is chilled, but not as cold as Dispenser Pad-Lock
ice water. For colder water,simply add ice before The dispenser pad-lock rocker switch, also located on
dispensing water. Also,the first glass of water dispensed the left side, will interrupt power to the water and ice
eacb time may be warmer than consecutive glasses. It dispenser so it cannot be used. The leek isrecessed3/4
will be cooler if a full glass of water is dispensed rather inch up and back behind the decorative panel. Depress t_
than a partial glass. To prevent splashing, fill a container the switch to lock and unlock the dispenser.
with ice before adding liquid.
Ice Dispensing Tips NON-USE PERIODS ee-
•When changing the control from CBUSHED to Vacations
CUBE, or vice versa, some crnshed ice or irregular If you will be gone for a month or less, leave the controls
shapedcubes may be in the storage binandat the usual settings.
dispensed. During hmger absences:
• If the ice dispenser is not used frequently, ice cubes a) remove all food,
may clump together and need to be broken apart or
discarded, b) shut offthe ice maker {if installed)and the valve
where vou tapped into the water line to supply
• A slight pause may be noticed when dispensing the refrigerator,
crushed ice. This is normal becausethe ice is being
channeled to the crusher. Crushed ice pieces will vary c) disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical
in size and shape, outlet,
d)clean and dry the refrigerator thoroughly
• Do Notadd ice to the storage bin which was not including the defrost pan,
produced by ),our ice maker - it may not crush and
/or dispense properly, e) leave the doorsopento pre_ent odors.
• Avoid operating the ice dispenser continuously fbr Moving
more thall five minutes. Simply remove large
quantities from the bin by hand. When moving, follow steps a-d under Vacations. In
" addition, remove and carefnlly pack any items that are
• Avoid dispensing ice direct b,into thin, fine china or easily removable. Ship the refrigerator in an upright
delicate crystal - they can crack or chip from the position w_iththe doors taped shut.
combined pressure of ),our hand pressing them
against the actuator pad and ice dropping into the
container.
To Stop Dispensing
Release the pressure on the pad and hold the container
in pnsitinn momentarily to catch the last pieces of ice or
drops of watch The ice delively door will remain open for
a short time. When it doses you will hear a closing sound.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Re_r to the chart on page 1,3 when cleaning the Toreplace the upperrefrigerator bulbs:
refrigerator. 1. Unplug the refJigerator.
'2. Remove the light shield by grasping the bottom of"
CAUTION: Disconnect the power cord before the shield at each end and pnll forward to remove.
cleaning. Also,do not tqnch refrigerated
surfaces with wet ordamp hands. Dmnp objects 3. Lift tip and remove the shield.
stick to the eold metal surfaces. Before cleaning the 4. Unscrew the bulb and replace with a 40 watt
freezer, allow it to warm up. Altow glass shelves to appliance bulb.
warm up before immersing in warm water5. Replace the light shield by hooking the top of the
.......... shield overthe plastic pins. Seeure the bottom of the
shieldby"pushing in on middle edges of the shield at
Cleaning Under the Refrigerator both ends.
Your refrigerator can be rolled out for cleaning the floor To replace the lower refrigerator bulb:
underneath. Simplyunlock the front roller locks (see
page 2). Pull the refrigerator straight out from the wall. 1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Remove the Meat/Cheese drawer.
Cleaning the Defrost Pan 3. Using two hands, spread the top and bottom of the
The defrost water drains into a shallow pan beneath the light shield vertically away from each other and pull
cabinet and evaporates. This pan should be cleaned to the front to remove.
periodically with warm sudsy water. 4. Unscrew the bulb and replace with a 40 watt
Toremovethe defrost pan: showease bulb.
1. Remove the base grille (see page 1). 5. Using two hands, spread the top and bottom of the
light shield and push it into place, engaging the tabs
2. Lift the pan up and pull out. into the slots.
To replace the defrost pan: 6. Replace the Meat/Cheese drawer.
I. Position the side flanges to fitover the slide rails and Freezer
press down on the center of the pan to snap in place. The freezerlight is loeated in the npper portion of the
2. Replace the base grille, freezer compartment.
:To replace the freezer bulb:
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Remove the ice bin (see page 10) arid the freezer
shelf (see page 4).
3. Unhook the tabs onthe top of the light shield bv
pressing in with yonr thnmb on the center top of the
lightshield. Pivot the shield do_;ll.
4. Unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it with a
standard 40 watt appliance bulb.
Replacing theInterior Lights 5. Pivot the shield up into place,snapping the tabs into
the slots. Replace the freezer shelf and ice bin.
CArrION:Diseonnec_ the ipower cord before ]
replacing light bulb(s). Wear _10ves as protection Ice and Water Dispenser
against possible broken glass, i To replace the dispenser b.lb:
, ,,, ;,, • 1. Unplug the refrigerator.
Refrigerator2. Reachup behind the deeoratbe panel onthe right
Two upper lights are located behind the fhll width light side, unscrew the bulb and replace it with a 7 watt
shield at the top back of the refrigerator compartment, appliance bulb,
A lower refrigerator light is located behind the
bleat/Cheese drawer on selectmodels.
PAGE12

Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
Cleaning Agents* DO NOTUSE abrasive cleansing powders such as
iVlany different cleaning agents are recommended for Comet or Zud, soap-filled scouring pads like S.O.S. or
• • n
the various parts of Maytag refrigerators. The following Brillo except when indicated. See pages 3-4 o how to
brand names may help you make an appropriate remove and replace specific parts.
selection:
1. Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Alni, Soft Scrub,
Bar Keepers Friend, Cameo.
'2. Mild liquid sprays such as Fantastik, Formula 409.
3. (;lass cleaner such as \_,index, Glass Plus.
4. Appliance w_tx sneh as Jubilee.
Soap and water Remove the base grille by grasping the ends, lift and pull out.To
MiI(t liquid sprays replace, center the ehps in the cut-out areas a d push in until
Vacuum cleaner the base grille snaps into place.
attachment
\aacuum cleaner The area around the condenser should be cleaned once a year for
attachment efficient operation, clean more often if there are pets in tlle
home. Remove the base grille and vacuum around the condenser.
Soap and water See page 12 on how to remove and replace.
Soap and water
Mi]_lliquid sprays
and water Wax at least once a year. Do not wax plastic or vi@ parts.
liquid sprays
vc'ax
Glass cleaners The following glass cleaners clean these panels best without
Soft, clean, lint-flee streaking: Glass Plus, S.O.S. GFass Cleaner, The Works Glass
cloth (cotton diaper Cleaner and Glassmates Wipes . Do not use paper towels or
or cheesecloth) so ed cloths because panels can scratch easily:
Baking soda and water Use 1-2 tablespoons baking soda per quart of water. Be sure to
Soap and water wring out excess water from sponge or cloth when cleaning
around controls, lights, or electrical parts.
Soap and water Allow the glass to warm up to room temperature before
Glass cleaner immersing in warm water. Never use hot water.
Mild liquid sprays
Mild abrasive eleaners
Soap and water See above for baldng soda solution.
Baking soda and water DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, concentrated detergents,
bleaches, cleaning waxes, solvents or polish cleanersto dean the
refrigerator interior.
Soap and water
Soap and water
Mikt liquid sprays.
*Brand names of cleaning agents are trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
PAGE 13

TO AVOID UNNECESSARY SERVICE CALLS...
Befbre calling a service technician, check the following list for possible troubles that you can remedy without difficulty.
• the temperature control htrned to "Off"
• the power cord not plugged in
• no power at tile eleetrieal cord
•the circuit breaker tripped oi"the house fuse blow_
• modern ref?igerators are larger and run colder, which requires more
running time to provide more stable temperatures
• the condenser needs cleaning (see page 13)
• the control set too cold
• prolonged door openings
• the base grille blocked
• too many door openings
• the door not sealing (due to a package or a container holding door open)
• fan noise -- normal air flow
• the defrost pan not positioned correctly
• the cabinet not level
• a weak floor
• odor producing foods should be covered or wrapped
• the interior needs eleaning
• the &frost pan needs cleaning
• normal air flow for condenser
• the cabinet not level
• a weak floor
• a normal defrost eondition to channel moisture to the defrost pan
• the defrost pan missing or not positioned properly
• the packages not wrapped or sealed properly
• the crisper not tigbtly dosed
• the bulb burned out
• no power at the outlet
•the refrigerator control set tcx_warm - see page3 to adjust
• prolonged door openings
the refrigerator control set too cold - see page :3to adjust
• the freezer control set too warm - see page 3 to adjust
• prolongeddoor openings
• a normal sound eaused by defrost water dripping on defrost mechanism
• hot humid weather increases condensation, move energy, saver switch to
"ReduceMoisture" position
• coldair moving over the ice cubeswhen not used regularly
the stop arm in OFF (up) position
• the water supply turned off
• the water pressure too lmv
• the freezer too warm
NOTE: For further assistance contactyour Maytag dealer or Maytag CustomerSexMee: U.S. 1-800-688-9900
Canada 1-800-688-2002
MAYTAG • One Dependibility Square•Newton, Iowa 50208
Form No.408CM-0895 Part No.109387-1 JN Litho U.S.A.

Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
Cleaning Agents*
Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of Maytag refrigerators. The
following brand names mav help you make an appropriate selection:
1. Mild abrasive eleaners such as Bou Ami, Soft Semb, Bar Keepers Friend, Cameo.
2. Mild liquid spray's such as Fantastik, Formula 409.
3. Glass eleaner such as Windex, Glass Plus.
4. Appliance waxsueh as Jubilee.
DO NOT USE abrasive eleansiug powders such as Comet or Zud, soap-filled scouring pads like S.O.S. or
Brillo except when indicated, See pages 5-8 on how to remove and replace specific parts.
Refrigerator Exterior
PartCleaning Agents Tips and Precautions
Base grille Soap and water Remove the base grille by grasping the ends, lift and
Mild liquid sprays pull out.To replace, center the clips in the cut-out areas
Vacuum cleaner and push in ufatil the base grille s13apsinto place.
attttchment
Condenser Vaeumn cleaner The area around the condenser should be cleaned eveD'
attachment 3-4 months for efficient operation (clean more often if
there are pets in the hornr). See page 14 for more
information.
Defrost pan Soap and water See page 14 on how to remove and replace.
Door handles Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays
Painted metal surfaces: Soal_and water W_xat least once a year. Do not wax plastic or vinyl
Cabinet, doors Mild liquid sprays parts.
Appliance wax
Black decorator panels (;lass cleaners The followinKglass cleaners clean these panels best
Soft, clean, lint-free eloth without strea}ing: Glass Phls, S.O.S. Glass Cleaner, The
Works Glass Gleaner aod Glassuiates WipesLDo not
(cotton diaper or
cheesecloth) use paper towels or soiled clothsbecause panels c_m
scratch easily.
Refrigerator & Freezer Interior
Door gasket Baking soda and water Use 1-2 tablespoons baking soda per quart of water. Be
Soap and water sure to wrin_ out excess water from sponge or cloth
when cleauing around controls, light_, or'electrical parts.
Glass shelves Soap and water Allow the glass towarm up to room temperature
Glass cleaner before immersing in warm water. Never use hot
Milil liquid sprays water.
Mild abrasi_ e cleaners
Interior and door liner Soap and water See above for baking soda solution.
Baking soda and water DO NOT use abrasive e]eaners, eoneentrated
detergents, bleaches, cleaning wKxes, solvents or polish
cleaners to clean the refrigerator interior.
Crispers, door bins, egg Seap and water
erauie, wine rack,
meat/cheese drawers, etc.
Wire shelves/baskets Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays.
_Brand names of cleaning agents are trademarks of the respec'tive manuf:acturers. PAGE 15

NON-USE PERIODS
Vacations Moving
If you will be gone for a month or less, leave the When moving, follow steps a-e under Vacations.
controls at the usual settings. In addition, remove and carefully pack any items
During longer absences:that are easily removable. Ship the refrigerator in
a) remove all food, an upright position with the doors taped shut.
b) shut off the ice maker and the valve where
you tapped into the water line to supply the
refrigerator,
e) drainall water from the water dispenser,
d) disconnect the refrigerator from the
electrical outlet,
e) clean and dry"the refrigerator thoroughly,
including the defrost pan,
f) leave the doorsopen to prevent odors.
IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. To prevent the possibility of hazard due to 4. Any electrical service cord that becomes
electrical shock, never plug the refrigerator frayed or damaged should be immediately
into a receptacle which has not been repaired or replaced. Never unplug your
grounded adequately and in accordance with appliance by pulling on the power cord.
the local and national electrical codes. See the 5. Your refrigerator should not be operated in
grounding instructions on page 2. the presence of explosive fumes.
2. Unplug tile refrigerator before cleaning the 6. Remove the doors from any out-of-use
condenser or replacing a light bulb. refrigerator to prevent child entrapment and
8. In case of power failure, minimize door suffocation.
openings. If the power failure is of a long 7. Children should not climb, hang or stand on
duration,protect the food by placing blocks of the shelves of this refrigerator.
dry ice on top of the packages or check with a
local frozen foods locker plant about
temporary storage. Frozen foods which have
thawed completely should not be refrozen.
PAGE 16

TO AVOID UNNECESSARY SERVICE CALLS...
Before calling a service technician, check tile following list for possible troubles that you can remedy
without difficuli):
The refrigerator won'trtm •the temperature control turned to "Of}"
i the ower cord not plugged in
P
no power at the electrical cord
the circuit breakertripped or tbe bol2se ft_se blow.
The refrigerator runstoo long/too • modem refrigerators are largerand mn colderwhich requires more
frequenffy • running time to provide more stable temperatures
the cor_denser rleeds cleaning (see page 14)
• the control set too cold
, • prolonged door openings
i the base grille blocked _
toomany door openi_lgS
the door not sealing (due to a package or a container holding door open)
Noisy- operation • fan noise -- normal air flow
NOTE: Additionalmotorsandcontrolsare usedto_ the defrost pan Elotpositioned corcectlv
provideimprovedper_i_rmanceTh(refore,normal the cabinet 1lOt level
operatingsoundsmaybe morenoticeablethanonthe • a weak floor
modelit replaced.
Odor in thecabinet • odor producing foods should be covered or wrapped
• the interior needs cleaning
• the defiost pan needs cleaning
Warm air from the cabinet bottom • normal air flow tor eolldenser
The cabinet vibrates • the cabinet not level
• a weak tloor
Water onthe floor under the cabinet • the defrost pan missing or not positioned properly
I _, PP P
Foods dry out • the _aeka-es not wra ed or sealed roperlv
the crisper not tightly close(!
The cabinet light not working • the bulb burned out
• no power at the outlet
the refrigerator control set too warm - see page 4 to adjust
Thewarmrefrigeratorcompartment too : prolonged door openings
Therefrigerator compartment too cold • the refrigerator control set too cold - see page 4 to adjust
The freezer compartment too warm• the freezer control set too warm - see page 4 to adjust
• prolonged door openings
Sizzling sound in the freezer • a norm_d sound caused by defrost water dripping on defrost mechanism
Moisture collects on the outside surface • hot humid weather increases condensation
The ice cubes evaporate * cold air moving over the ice cubes when not used regularly
the stop arm in OFF (up)position
The automatic ice maker not _ the water supply turned0ff
operating • the water pressure too low
• tile fi'eezer too warm
The ice dispenser not operating • an ice jam in the dispenser (clear "Mth plastic or wooden utensil)
the ice maker not operating
the pad lock switch actuated (depress sMteh to check)
the ice clumpedin bi_ (break up or discard)
• an ice jam in crusher (remove ice f;'om storage bin and turn auger bv band
The waterdispenser notoperating • the water supply turned off
the waf(,r pF(_ssure tot) IOW
_thc pad lock s_htch at tuated (depress switch to cheek/
NOTE: For fllrther assistance contact your Maytag dealer or/vla}_ag Customer Service: U.S. 1-800-688 9900
Canada 1-800-688-2002
PAGE 17

MAYTAG REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY
Full One Year Warranty
Forone(1) year from the dateof origirlal retail ptlrchase, any'part whieh fails innormal home llsev_ll be
repaired or replaced free of charge.
Limited Warranty
Second thru Fifth Year -- major refrigeration eomponents:
After the first year and through the fifth year after the date of off, hal retail purchase Maytag will repair or
replace,at its option, free of ch_ge to the ox_merfor pmts _mdlabor any part of the sealed refrigeration
system (consisting of the compressor, ewq3orator,condenser,drier and connecting tubing) and the cabinet
liner (exclusi_ e of the door lictor) wbieh fails in normal home use. Trip charges,travel and transportation, if
required, shall be the responsibility- of the owaaer.
Second Year- other parts:
Other parts which fail in normal home use during the second year following date of original retail purchase
will be repaired or replace flee of charge for the part itself, with the ow_qerpaylag all other costs, including
labor and trip charges.
Ice Maker when purchased with the refrigerator and installed by the dealer the ice maker will be considered
part of the refrigerator for warrant,puq3oses.
This full warrantyand the limited warranty apply only when the appfiance is located in the United States or
Cmmda.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The warrantor, Maytag Company, sh_dlnot be liable for any incidental or eonsequenl.ial damages, inchlding food
loss. Solne states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of consequential damages, so the above limitations or
exchlsion inay not apply to yon.
To Receive Warranty Service
To locate an authorized selMee company inyour area, contact the Ma)4ag dealer from whom yore
appliance was purchased or call Maytag Custom{ r Service. Should you not receive satisfactory
warranty se]Mce, call or write:
Ma)ntagCustomer SelMe_
240 Edwards St. S.E.
Cleveland, TN 37:3/1
U.S.1-800-688-9900
CANADA 1-800-688-2002
Whell contat:ting Customer Service he sure to provld{ the mo&l amt serial number of vour.
appliance the name and address of the dealer from whonl y,'oupurcllased tile appliance, and the
date of purchase.
Tiffs Warranty girts you specific: lcg;d rig]its, and you m_lvalso have other rights which vaUfi'om
state tn state.
Should you still have a problem,write to: Major Appliance Consumer Action Program. 20 North Wacker I)rivc Chicago.
tl{inois60(506.MACAFis an imlustlT sponsored but indepeladent group ofconsumer experts who rccei\ c and act on
complaints from appliance owners.
NOTE: {'_;hel3V,,Ti@gabotltall unsolvcdser,Tceproblem,pleaseincbidethetbi/oMrigiliit;:)rliiatioJl:
(it) gol_lr ll&llle, address and telc:plfioii( nlJl/li)t:r
(b) Model number, serial number, and re_dsionnundJcr (fiJundon the top front inferior of the rcf:cigerator
compal_ment);
(c) Nanie and address of your dvaler and the date the applial_cewas l)oltglit_
(d) Ackar description ofthe prllblem you are ha_4ng.
MAYTAG " One Dependability Square I Newton, Iowa 50208
FormNo.260TM-0395PartNo. 309887-1 dN LithoU.S.A.