Maytag RTD21A Installation instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
About Your Maytag ............................................................................................... 1
For Future Reference .......................................................................................... 2
Consumer Publications ........................................................................................ 1
Installation .............................................................................................................. 2
GeneralFeatures .................................................................................................. 3
Operating theRefrigerator.."............................................................................... 4
•Temperature Controls .................................................................................. 4
• Energy Saver Switch .................................................................................... 4
• Warm Cabinet Surfaces ............................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Refrigerator andFreezer Interiors......................................... 5-6
•Refrigerator Interior .................................................................................... 5
Sure-Lock Shelves ................................................................................... 5
Door Bins ................................................................................................. 5
Keepers .................................................................................................... 5
• Freezer Interior ............................................................................................ 6
Freezer Shelves ....................................................................................... 6
Special Storage Areas ........................................................................................... 6-8
• Crispers ......................................................................................................... 6
• Meat/CheeseDrawer ................................................................................... 7
• Wine Rack ..................................................................................................... 7
•Covered DairyCompartment ...................................................................... 7
• Egg Cradle .................................................................................................... 7
Energy Saving Tips............................................................................................... 8
Food Storage Tips ................................................................................................. 8 11
• Fresh Food Storage ...................................................................................... 8 9
•Frozen Food Storage .................................................................................... 9
• Food Storage Chart ...................................................................................... 10-11
Ice Serviee .............................................................................................................. 12
• Twist Ice Cube Trays .................................................................................... 12
•Automatic Ice Maker ................................................................................... 12
Care andCleaning ................................................................................................ 1314
• Refrigerator Extmior and Interior ............................................................... 13
• CIeaning Under the Refrigerator ................................................................ 13
• Cleaning the Condenser .............................................................................. 13
• Cleaning the Defrost Pan ............................................................................. 13
• Replacing the Interior Lights ...................................................................... 13
• Cleaning Chart ............................................................................................. 14
Non-Use Periods .................................................................................................... 15
', Vacations ....................................................................................................... 1,5
• Moving .......................................................................................................... 15
Important Personal Safety Instructions ........................................................... 15
To Avoid Unnecessary Service Calls .................................................................. 16
Warranty ................................................................................................................. 17

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PAG E

INSTALLATION
Remove and discard cantilever shelf packing 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, turn the roller
clips located just above each shelf where it hooks adjusting serews clockwise to lower the
onto the frame. To remove plastic clips, wiggle cabinet; turn counterclockwise to raise
the clips sideways and pull straight out. (Figure 2).
Locating Your Refrigerator
1. Allow a free flow of air through the front base ,
grille.
2. Your model should not be installed where the
room temperature will go below 55 degrees
IK,because it will not run frequently enough
to maintain proper temperature in the freezer.
3. For ease of installation, you should leave a
space of about 1/2 inch between the
refrigerator and adjacent walls or cabinets. If
the refrigerator is placed with the hinge side
against a wall, you may want to leave Figure2.
additional space so the door can be opened 3. Lock the rollers by lifting up the locking lever
wider, until the lockinglever tab engages the roller
tooth. It may be necessary to rock the
Important Leveling refrigerator slightly for the tab to engage.
Information 4. To replace the base grille, angle the top (wide
Your refrigerator is equipped with front and back portion) up and in. Push in on the bottom
rollers so it can be moved away from the wall for until it snaps into place.
cleaning. The front rollers are adjustable and
should be positioned so the refrigerator sits Connecting the Appliance
firmly oll the floor and is level. WARNING: This appliance is designed to
operate on a nominal 115 volt,15 amp, 60 eycle
To adjust the front rollers: line. There should be a separate, grounded
1. Remove the base grille by grasping the eireuit serving thisappliance only. Do not use an
bottom edge neareach end and pulling out extension cord.
(Figure 1). This appliance is equipped with a three-pronged
grounding plug for your protection against
possible electrical shock hazards. It mnst be
plugged into a grounding receptacle. Where a
standard two-prong wail receptacle is
eneountered, it is the personal responsibility and
•o%_ o,%,_ obligation of the customer to have it replaced
with a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle. Do not under any circumstances, cut
Figure 1, or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord. Do not use an adapter plug.
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GENERAL FEATURES
Adjustable Freezer Freezer Light
Shelves
Freezer Door
__ Shelves
Ice Cube
Trays
Ice 4[ _J J[ _ _ Keeper
Controls
Energy Switch
2 Dairy
Compartments
Lighting
Drawer - Egg Cradle
Wine
Keeper
Shelves
Adjustable
Crisper Door Bins
Crisper
Adjustable Base Grille
Front Rollers
Features mayvary according to model.
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OPERATING THE REFRIGERATOR
Temperature Controls
Location of the Controls
Your new refrigerator has two controls: one for the refrigerator compartment and one for the freezer
compartment. Both controls are up-front, located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment. To
adjust the controls, grasp the underside of the control and turn.
Initial Setting of the Controls Refrigerator too warm Turn the
RefrigeratorControl: This control has refrigerator control to the next higher
settingsfrom 1 (wannest) to 9 (coldest). Initially number. For example, turn the control from
set this control to 5. The refrigerator may run 5 to 6.
for several hours when you first start it. This is Refrigerator too toM--Turn the
normal, refrigerator control to the next lower
Freezer Control:This control has settings number. For example, turn the control from
from A (warmest)to I (coldest). Initially set 5 to 4.
this control to E.The Energy Saver Switch
This switch operates a heater that helps keep
moisture from forming on the outside of the
refrigerator.
Let the refrigerator run atleast 8 to12 ToUse:
hours beforeadding food. A dayor so after
addingfood,you may decide one or both 1. Move the swlteh to the "Reduces
compartments shouldbe colder or warmer. Ifso,Moisture" positiononly whenmoisture
adjust the control(s) as instructed below', forms on the outside of the refrigerator.
The red indicator lightison whenthe
Adjusting the Temperature switch is in this position.
Controls
Except when starting the refrigerator, do not 2. Move the switeh to the "Saves Energy"
change either control more than one position when the humidit Tis low to save on
number or letter at a time, Allow 24 hours for the energy needed tooperate the refrigerator.
the temperature to stabilize before resetting.
Changing either c,_ntrol will have some effect on Warm Cabinet Surfaces
the temperature of the other compaltment.Someportions of the cabinet may bewarm to
the toneh. This is a normal function of the
Freezer too warm Turn the freezer refrigerator which helps prevent moisture from
control to the sueeecding letter. For condensing on the cabinet. This condition will be
example, tuna the control from E to E more noticeable when you first start your
Freezer too cold -Turn the freezer control refrigerator, during hot weather and after
to the preceding letter. For example, turn excessive or lengthy door openings.
the control from E to D.
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ADJUSTING THE REFRIGERATORAND FREEZERINTERIORS
Refrigerator Interior DoorBins
The pick-off refrigerator door bins are adjustable
Sure-Lock Shelves and can be easily remove(]. They are a complete
The refrigerator shelves are adjustable,allowing bin, so items may be carried in the bin without
you to arrange the shelving to fit your iamily_ falling out.
food storage needs. Neverattempt toadjust a Toremove thedoor bins:
shelf that is loaded withfood. Lift the bin straightup. Tip out the bottom of
To remove the refrigeratorshelf: the bin and pull out the bin.
1.Grasp the shelf at the fi'ont withone hand and
push up under the shelfback withthe other
hand.
2. Pull theshelf straight out.
_ll d'_ Ilit]_'_ TO replace the door bins:
G_,_._[-_- Insert the top hooks first. Then push in and
dowu.
To replace the refrigeratorshelf: Keepers
1. Keeping the shelf borizontal, guide the three
support tabs into the slots in the shelf Some refrigerator door bins bm_e "keepers" to
supports at the rear of the cabinet, secure bottles and containers. The keepers will
help prevent itemsfrom tipping or }:ailingwhen
2. Lower the shelf until the tabslock into the dooris opened and shut.
position. Make sure the shelf is securely On adjustable door bins,lift the keeper slightly
locked into position before loading it with to slide from side to side. On fixed doorbins,
food. simply slide the keeper from side to side.
To position the MeaffCheese drawer shelf:
The shelfthat holds the Meat/Cheese drawer
can beplaced in one of threepositions. When
adjusting this shelf, removethe Meat/Cheese
drawer andlook at the back wallof the drawer
frame. It is necessary"for theair inlet tube at the
back of the refrigerator to line up at the top,
middleorbottom of the air slots inthe back of
the Meat/Cheese drawer frame for the
temperature control to work properly. Set the
temperature, control to tl,e coldest position
when positioning the Meat/Cheese drawer. Once
the shelf has been adjusted, replace the drawer
and set tbe control to the desired setting (see
page 7).
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Freezer Interior SPECIAL STORAGE AREAS
Freezer Shelves Crispers
The freezer sbelves can be adjusted to any of There are two types of crisper drawers in your
four positions to accommodate the food load.Maytag refrigerator.The Varl Crisper allows
To remove the shelf: the amount of moisture in the crisper to be
1. Lift up on the shelf and push to the right, controlled for storing either fruits or vegetables.
The Fresh Crisper is ideal for storing
2. Tilt the left side of the shelf up and remove. vegetables.
To replace the shelf:
1. Tilt the shelf and insert the right rod ends into Setting the Vari Crisper Control
the upper portion oftbe oblong holes in the Move the slide control to "Fruits" for a low
freezer wall.moisture environment and to "Vegetables" for
2. Lower the left side of the shelf aud insertinto high moisture.
the oblong holes onthe left side. Make sure
the shelf is secure before loading.
To remove the Crisper Drawers:
1. Pull out to the stop position.
2. Tilt up the drawer front andpull out.
To replace the Crisper Drawers:
1. Align the drawer rollers in the tracks.
2. Lift the drawer front and push in.
To remove the Crisper Shelf:
1. Remove the crisper drawers.
2. Remove the glass insert. Reach in from the
uncterside and tilt up. Carefully remove the
insert.
3. Lift the front of the crisper shelf andpull out.
It may be necessaryto remove the lower
refrigerator shelves so the crisper shelf can be
tilted for removal.
To replace the Crisper Shelf:
Reverse the procedure for removing the crisper
shelf.
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Meat/Cheese Drawer To use the wine rack,fit it along either side of
Fresh meat,luncheon meat and cheese need to any refrigerator shelf and lay the bottle ou the
rack. It mayalso be used for storing one liter
he stored in the coldest part of the refrigerator containers of soda.
to maximize storage time. The Meat/Cheese
drawer provides these colder temperatures
because air from the freezer is directed around
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 for storage of
luncheon meat and cheese. Set the slide control
to the "Fresh Meat" (left) position to provide the
lowest temperature for fresh meat storage•
_o _ _j_ Covered Dairy Compartments
........ _..... _'°''" _ ....... Tbe butter disb is located in one of the covered
dairy compartments. Use this area to store either
butter or margarine or other dairy products. To
use,raise the cover.
To remove the Meat/Cheese Drawer:
1. Pull out to the stop position.
2. Tilt up the drawer front and pull out.
To replace the Meat/Cheese Drawer:
1. Align the drawer rollers in the tracks.
2. Lift the drawer front and push in. Egg Cradle
Wine Rack (select models) The egg cradle can be placed on a refrigerator
shelf or stored in a door bin. It holds a "dozen-
Corked wines should be stored in a horizontal
position to keep the cork wet. Storing wines plus" eggs.
upright for long periods allows the cork to dry
out and shrink. This lets air into the wine and
causes it to spoil. The wine rack lets you store
wine properly without taking up valuable shelf
space.
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS FOOD STORAGE TIPS
1. If possible, locate the refrigerator away from Fresh Food Storage
heat producing appliances such as the range The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator
or dishwasher, heat vents and direct sunlight, should be kept between 34°F and 40°F with an
2. Be sure the refrigerator is level and optimum temperature of 37°E To cheek the
ventilation around the front grille is not temperature, place an appliance thermometer in
blocked, a glass of water and place in the center of the
3. Keep the freezer full to near capacity"so less refrigerator. Check after 24 hours. If the
cold air will escape during door openings, temperature is above 40°F adjust the controls as
When less than two-thirds fidl, place milk explained on page 4.
cartons half full of water in the freezer. Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves.
4. Let hot dishes cool slightly before putting into Overcrowding reduces the circulation of air
the refrigerator or freezer, around the food and results in uneven cooling.
5. Cover liquids; if uncovered, the refrigerator Leave breathing space around food containers
might run longer, for best cooling results.
6. Clean the refrigerator condenser coils once a The storage requirements for different foods
year (see page 18). vary"depending on the temperature and
7. Wipe moisture from the outside of containers moisture needed. Refer tothe Food Storage
before placing them into the refrigerator. Chart on pages 10-11 for approximate
storage times. To maintain the best possible
8. Set the Energy Saver switch to the "Saves quality, keep the following considerations
Energy" position unless moisture forms on the in mind:
outside of the refrigerator.
9. Avoid opening the doors too often. Meat and Cheese
•To maximize storage time store these items in
the Meat/Cheese drawer. Refer to page 7 for
temperature settings.
Fruits and Vegetables
•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 6 for setting the control.
• Fruit and vegetable quality- affects the length
of storage. Quality"can vary from item to item,
variety to variety and season to season. For
example, a rainy growing season can cause
lettuce to be brown when purchased or brown
more quickly. Sort fruits and vegetables before
storage and use bruised or soft items first.
Discard those showing signs of decay.
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•When storing vegetables, the crispers will Packaging Foods for Freezing
perform better if they are at least two thirds •When freezing fruits and vegetables select
full. If they are less than two-thirds full,always
store vegetablesin plastic bagsorairtight fresh, top-quality products.
containers to reduce moisture loss. • Use a freezerwrap that is air-, moisture- and
• Alwayswrap odorous foodssuch as onions and vapor-proof. Some good ehoices are heavy-
duty aluminum foil, freezerplastic wrap,
cabbage so the odor does not transfer to other polyethylene-eoated freezer paper, freezer
foods, bags or airtight eontainers. Force as much air
• While vegetables need a certain amount of out of the packages as possible and be sure
moisture to remainfresh, too much moisture they are tightly sealed. Trapped air can cause
can shorten storage times (especially lettuce), the food to dry out, change color and develop
Be sure the vegetables are well drained before an oftLflavor (freezer burn).
storing. It may also be helpful to place a layer • Fresh meats and poultry can be left in the
of paper towels in the bottom of the bag to store wrapping when freezing for less than two
absorb any excess moisture, weeks. For longer storage, overwrap with a
Dairy Food suitable freezer wrap. Do not refreeze meat
that has completely thawed.
•Store butter and margarine in the Dairy
Compartments found in the refrigerator door. Loading the Freezer
• Most dairy foods such as milk, cream, sour • Avoid adding too much warm food to the
cream and cottage cheese have freshness dates freezer at one time. This overloads the freezer,
on their cartons for appropriate length of slows the rate of freezing and can raisethe
storage. Store these foods in the original carton temperature of already frozen foods.
and refrigerate immediately after purchasing • Plaee the packages in the coldest part of the
and each use. Close earton lids tightlyto keep freezer first (against the walls or bottom of the
out air and odors, eompartment) to insure the food freezes as
• Oeeasionallymold will develop on the surface quicklyas possible. Leave a little space
of hard eheeses (Swiss, Cheddar, Parmesan). between the packages so eold air can circulate.
The moldyareas can be trimmed awayand the• Avoid storing hard-to-freeze foods such as iee
remaining cheese will still be flavorful and safe cream and orange juiee on the freezer door
shelves. These foods are best stored in the
to eat. freezer interior where the temperature varies
less with door openings.
Frozen Food Storage Foods That Don't Freeze Well
The freezer compartment of a refrigerator
should be k ° • Some foods cannot be frozen sueeessfillly
ept at 0 F or lower. To check the
freezer, place an appliance thermometer because the freezing causes them to
between the frozen packages and check after 24 deteriorate. These include:
potatoes (unless mashed)
hours. A freezer operates more efficiently when cream fillings
it is at least two-thirds full. Knot this full, it will cooked egg whites
be helpful to fill milk cartons half full of water sour cream
and plaee them in the freezer, salad greens
luncheon meat
Refertothe FoodStorage Chart on pages
lO-I 1 for approximate storage times. For the soi_ cheeses (cream, cottage, processed)
best results when freezing foods,follow these mayonnaise
milk and cream
guidelines: gelatin salads
bananas
citrus fruits.
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Food Storage Chart
The following chart shows approximate storage times _ for various refrigerated and frozen foods. These
storage times can vary depending on the type of packaging used and the storage temperatures.
Refrigerator Freezer
Foods Time Time Storage Tips
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter 1-2weeks6-9 months Store only eno_tgll for immediate use in the
Daiu Compartment. Wrap tightly or cover.
Milk & cream I week Not recommended Check 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. Some cheese foods can be
spread & cheese food storedfor longer periods.
Cottage cheese 5-7 days Not reeommended Store in original carton. Check the carton
dating.
Hard cheese (Swiss, 1-2 months May"heeome crumbly Wrap tightly. Cut off mold if it develops on
Cheddar & Parmesan) the surface,
Sour cream 10 day,s Not recommended Store in the original carton. Check the carton
dating.
EGGS
Eggs in the shell 1week Not recommended Refrigerate small ends down.
Leftover yolks or 2-4days 9-12months For each cup of yolks tobe frozen, add i tsp.
whites sngar for use in sweet, or 1 tsp. salt for non-
sweet dishes.
Ripening of fruits is slowed by refrigeration. Except where noted, store fruits in the Vari Crisper
FRESH FRUITS _iththe control on the "Fruits" setting.
Apples 1 month 6-1'2 months May also store unripe or hard apples at 60-
70°F.
BaJmnas, pears & 3-5 days 6-12 months Ripen at room temperature before
avocados refrigerating. Bananas and avocados will
darken when refrigerated.
Berries&cherries 2-3 days6-12 months Store covered or in the Vari Crisper to
prevent moisture loss.
Citrus fruits I-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 Vari Crisper to
prevent moisture loss.
Peaches, nectarines, 3-5 days 6-12months Ripen at room temperature before
plums & apricots refrigerating.
Pineapples, cut 2-3 days 6-12 months Will not ripen after purchase. Use quickly-to
avoidfurther deterioration.
Continued on next page
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Food Storage Chart (continued)
Refrigerator Freezer
Foods Time Time Storage Tips
Since vegetables remain fresh longest in a moist emironment, they should be stored in the Fresh
FRESH VEGETABLES Casper or in the Vail Crisper with the control on the "Vogetables" setting. If the crispers are flail.
store vegetables in plastic bags or plastic containers to prevent moisture loss.
Asparagus 2-3 days 8-12 months Don't wash before refrigerating. Store in the
CI_Sper.
Brussels sprouts & 3-5 days 8-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
broccoli
Cabbage & celery 1-2 weeks Not recommended Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
Cauliflower & snap 1 week 8-12months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
beans
Carrots,parsnips, 2 weeks 8-12months 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 i week Not recommended Wash. Drain well. Refrigerate in the crisper.
greens
Onions, green 3-5 days 8-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the erisper.
Peppers & cucumbers i week 8-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in tile crisper.
FRESH POULTRY &FISH
Chicken 1-2days 6 12 monthsCan be kept inits original packagingfor
Turkey, duck & goose1-2days4-6 months refrigeration.Place in the Meat/Cheese
drawerwithcontrol on the "FreshMeat"
Fish I-2clays 1-2 months setting. When freezinglonger than 2 weeks,
overwrap with suitable freezer wrap.
FRESH MEATS
Beef,ground 1-2 clays 4-6 months Can be kept in originalpackaging for
Beef,roast & steak 3-5 days 9-12 months refrigeration. Place in the Meat/Cheese
drawer with control on the "Fresh Meat"
Pork 3-5 days 6-9 months setting. When freezing longer than 2 weeks,
overwrap with suitable freezer wrap.
Veal 3-5 days 4-6 months
Sausage, ground 1-2 days 1 3 months
Lamb 3-5 days 9-12 months
PROCESSED MEATS
Bacon 7 days 1 month Processed meats should be tightly wrapped
and stored in the Meat/Cheese drawer with
Frankfurters 7 days 2 weeks the control on the "Deli/Cheese" setting.
Ham, whole 7 lays 1-3 months
half 5 lays I-3 months
slices 3 lays I 2months
Luncheon meat 3-5 clays Not recommended Unopened, vacuum packed luncheon meat
maybe kept up to 2 weeks.
Sausage, smoked 7 days Not recommended
°Sources: United StatesDepartment of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Selwice,Iowa State"nuivl,rsily
PAGE 11

ICE SERVICE
Twist Ice Cube Trays
Your refrigerator comes equipped with twist ice
cube trays and a storage bin. To release frozen
cubes hold the trays upside dovaa over the
storage bin and twist both ends.
• To manually stop the operation of the ice
maker, move the wire lever arm into the up
position.
• Certain sounds may accompany the various
operating cycles of the ice maker:
buzzing of the water valve
running of the water as the tray fiIls
Automatic Ice Maker --rattling of ice cubes _;allinginto an empty
(select models) ice bin
• If the _ceis not used frequently, the ice eubes
If your refrigerator is equipped with an
automatic ice maker, there are some things to will become cloudy, shrink, stick together and
keep in mind about its operation: taste stale. Empty the ice storage bin
• After your refrigerator has been hooked up to periodically and wash it in lukewarm water. Be
the water supply, move the wire lever arm into sure to dry the bin before replacing it.
the down position. This will start its operation. •To remove the ice bin, pull it forward, away
The lee maker will fill with water when the from the ice maker. To avoid the ice maker
freezer reaches the proper temperature. With dumping ice while the bin is removed,turn the
a newly installed refrigerator this could take up ice maker off by lifting the wire lever.
to 24 hours. •To replace the ice bin,reverse the above
• Discard all the cubes from the first two or procedure. Turu the ice maker on by lowering
three batches made. These initial batches of the wire arm.
ice cubes may be irregular in shape and • Beverage and foods should not be placed in
discolored, the ice storage bin for quick chilling. These
• When the ice cubes are ejected it is normal for items can bloek the wire lever arm, causing the
several cubes to be joined together at the ends. ice maker to malfunction.
They can easily be broken apart. The ice
maker will continue to make ice until the
supply of lee cubes raises the wire lever arm,
shutting the ice maker off.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Refrigerator Exterior and Toreplace the defrost pan:
Interior 1. Position the side flanges to fit over the slide
rails and press down on the center of the pan
Refer to the chart on the next page when to snap in place.
cleaning the refrigerator. 2. t/eplace the base grille.
CACTi ,,
:;su_faeei
:stic'kt_i
Replacing theInterior Lights
Cleaning Under the
Refrigerator Refrigerator
Your refrigerator can be rolled out for eleaning
the floor underneath. Simply unlock the front The refrigerator lights are located directly
roller locks (see page 2). Pull the refrigerator behind the temperature controls.
straight out from the wall. To replace the refrigerator bulb(s):
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Condenser 2. Unscrew the bulh and replaee with a 40 watt
The area around the condenser should be appliance bulb.
cleaned once a year for efficientoperation. To do
so, first unphlg the refrigerator. Then thoroughly Freezer
vacuum the dirt and lint from the front and open
end of the condenser. The condenser can he The ti'eezer light is located in the upper portion
reached through the fight front base opening,of the t_'eezer compartment.
See page 2 for removing the base grille. Toreplace the freezer bulb:
Cleaning the Defrost Pan 1. Unplug the refrigerator.
The defrost water drains intoashallow pan '2. Using two hands, spread each side of the light
beneath the cabinet and evaporates. This pan cover outward and pull to the (i'ont to remove.
should be cleaned periodically with warm sudsy 3. Unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it
water, with a standard 40 watt appliance bulb.
To remove the defrost pan:4. Push the right side of the ligl_t cover toward
1. Remove the base grille (see page 2).the backof the freezer, engaging the tab in
2. Lift the pan up and pull out. the slot. Then push theleft side toward the
back, engaging the left tab in the slot.
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Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
Cleaning Agents*
Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of Maytag refrigerators. The
following brand names may"help you make an appropriate selection:
1. Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Ami, Soft Scrub, Bar Keepers Friend, Cameo.
2. Mildliquid sprays such as Fantastik,Formula 409.
3. Glass cleaner such as Windex, Glass Plus.
4. Appliance wax such as Jubilee.
5. Cleanbright #27 Liquid Ebony
DONOT USE abrasive cleansing powders such as Comet or Zud, soap-filled scouring pads like S.O.S. or
Brillo except when indieated. See pages 5-7 on how to remove and replace specific parts.
Refrigerator Exterior
PartCleaning Agents Tipsand Precautions
Base grille Soap and water To remove grasp the bottom edge near each end and
Mil_t liquid sprays pull out. To replace, angle the top (wide portion) up and
Vacumn cleaner in. Push inon the bottom until it snaps into place.
attachment
Condenser Vacuum cleaner The area around the condenser should be cleaned at
attachment least once a year for efficient operation. See page 13 for
more information.
Defrost pan Soap and water See page 13 on how to remove and replace.
Door handles Soap and water
Milct liquid sprays
Painted metal surfaces: Soa )and water Waxat least once a year. Do not wax plastic or vinyl
Cabinet, doors Mil] liquid sprays parts.
Apt liance wax
Black decorator panels Glass cleaners The following glass cleaners dean these panels best
Soft, clean, lint-free cloth without streaking: Glass Plus, S.O.S. Glass Cleaner, The
(cottondiaper or Works Glass Cleaner and Classmates Wipes °. Do not
cheesecloth) use paper towels or soiled cloths because panels can
Cleanbright #27 Liquid scratch easily. To remove minor scratches, use Liquid
Ebony Ebony according to instructions given on Maytag Fact
Sheet (Form No. 266YG), available at no charge.
Refrigerator & Freezer interior
Door gasket Baking soda and water Use I-2 tablespoons baking soda per quart of water. Be
Soap and water sure to wring out excess water from sponge or eloth
when cleaning around controls, lights, or eleetrieal parts.
Glass shelves Soap and water Allow the glass towarm up toroom temperature
Glass cleaner before immersing in warm water.Never use hot
Mild liquid sprays water.
Mild abrasive cleaners
Interior and door liner Soap and water See above for baking soda solution.
Baldng soda and water DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, concentrated
detergents, bleaches, cleaning waxes, solvents or polish
cleaners to clean the refrigerator interior.
Cris_?ers, door bins, egg Soap and water
erante,wine rack,
meat/cheese drawers, etc.
Wire shelves/baskets Soap and water
Mil_t liquid sprays.
OBrandnames of eleaning agents are trademarks ofthe respective mamffaeturers.
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NON-USE PERIODS
Vacations Moving
If you will be gone for a month or less, leave the When moving, follow steps a_t under Vacations.
controls at the usual settings. In addition, remove and carefuIly 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 (ifinstalled) and the
valve where you tapped into the water line
to supply the refrigerator,
c) disconnect the refrigerator from the
electrical outlet,
d) clean and dry"the refrigerator thoroughly
including the defrost pan,
e) leave the doors open to prevent odors.
IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
I. To prevent possibility of hazard due to 4. Any electrical se]wiee cord that becomes
electrical shock, never plug the refrigerator frayed or damaged should be inmmdiately
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 the 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
3. In ease 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.
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TO AVOID UNNECESSARY SERVICE CALLS...
Before calling a service technician, check the following list for possible troubles that you canremedy
without difi)eulty.
i the temperature control turned to "Off"
the power cord not plugged in
no power at the electrical cord
the circuit breaker tripped or the house filse blown
• modemrefrigerators are larger and nln colder, which requires more
running time to provide more stable temperatures
• the condenser needs cleaning (see page I3)
• the control(s) 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)
i fan noise normal air flow
the defrost pan not positioned correctly
the cabinet not level
a weak tloor
i odor producing foods should be covered or wrapped
the interior needs cleaning
the defrost pan needs cleaning
• normal air flow for condenser
_the cabinet not level
a weak floor
• the defrost pan missing or not positioned properly
the packages not wrapped or sealed properlv
Z the crisper not tightly closed
_the hulb burned out
no power at the outlet
the tefiigetator control set too warm
prolonged door openings
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• the refrigerator control set too cold
• the freezer control set too warm
prolonged door openings
a normal sound caused by defrost water dripping on defrost neehan sm
• hot humid weather inereases condensation,move energy saver switch to
"Reduce Moisture" position
• cold air moving over the ice cubes when not used regularly
i the stop arm in OFF (up) position
the water supply turned off
the water pressure too low
the freezer too warm
If after checking the list, the appliance still doesn't seem to operate properly, call your Maytag dealer's
service department or the service department recommended.
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REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY
Full One Year Warranty"
For one (I) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be
repaired or replaced free of charge.
Limited Warranty
Second thru Fifth Year -- major refrigeration components:
After the first year and through the fifth year after the date of original retail purchase Maytag will repair or
replace, at its option, free of charge to tile owner for parts and labor any part of the sealed refrigeration
system (consisting of the compressor, evaporator, condenser, drier and connecting tubing) and the cabinet
liner (exclusive of the door liner) which fails in nm'mal home use. Trip charges, travel and transportation, if
required, shall be the responsibility of the owner.
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 free of charge for the part itselt_ with the owner paying 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 warranty purposes.
This fitllwarranty and the limited warranty apply onlywhen the appliance is located in the United States or
Canada.
LIMITATIONOF LIABILITY
Maytag shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages, including tbod loss. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitations of consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply
to you.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which va_ from state to state.
To Receive Warranty Service
First: To locate an authorized service company in your area, contact the Maytag dealer from whom your
appliance was purchased or call Maytag Customer Service:
US 1-800-688 9900
CANADA 1-800 688-2002
or check in your telephone directou yellow pages.
Second:Should you not receive satisfactory warranty service from the dealer or authorized service firm, or need
further assistance, call or write:
Maytag Custmner Service
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37311
US 1-800-688-9900
CANADA 1-800 688-200'2
When contacting Customer Service be sure to provide the model and serial number of your appliance, the
name and address of the dealer from wholn you purchased the appliance, and the date of purchase.
Should you still have a problem,write to: MajorAppliance Consumer ActionPanel, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago,
Illinois60606. MACAPis an ir.lustry sponsored but independent group of consumer experts who receive mid act on
complaints from appliance owners.
NOTE: When writing about an unsolved serviceproblem, please include the followinginformation:
(a) Your name, address andtelephone number;
(b) Model number, serial number, and bill of material number (found on the top front interior of the refrigerator
compartment);
(c) Name and address of your dealer and the date the appliance was bought;
(d) A clear description ofthe problem youare having.
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