Maytag RTD2300 User manual

TOP MOUNT REFRIGERATOR MODELS RTD2300, RTD2100, RTD1900, RTD19EO, RTF1900

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
About Your May_ag ............................................................................................... 1
For Future Reference .......................................................................................... 1
Consumer Publications ........................................................................................ 1
Installation .............................................................................................................. 2
General Features .................................................................................................. 3
Operating the Refrigerator ................................................................................. 4
•"l_m_perature Controls .................................................................................. 4
•Energy" Saver Switch .................................................................................... 4
•Warm Cabinet Surfhces ............................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer Interiors ......................................... 5 6
•Refrigerator Interior .................................................................................... 5
Sure-Lock Shelves ................................................................................... 5
Door Bins ................................................................................................. 5
Keepers .................................................................................................... 5
• Freezer Interior ............................................................................................ 6
Freezer Shelves ....................................................................................... 6
Speeial Storage Areas ........................................................................................... 6-8
• Crispers ......................................................................................................... 6
• Meat/Cheese Drawer ...................................................................................
• Wine Rack ..................................................................................................... 7
• Covered Dairy Compartment ...................................................................... 7
• Egg Cradle ....................................................................................................
Energy Saving Tips ............................................................................................... 8
Food Storage Tips ................................................................................................. 8 11
• Fresh Food Storage ...................................................................................... 8-9
° Frozen Food Storage .................................................................................... 9
• Food Storage Chart ...................................................................................... 10-11
Ice Service .............................................................................................................. 12
• T_st Ice Cube Trays .................................................................................... 12
• Automatic Ice Maker ................................................................................... 12
Care and Cleaning ................................................................................................ 13-14
• Refrigerator Exterior and Interior ............................................................... 13
• Cleaning 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 ................................................................................................................. ]7

ABOUT YOUR MAYTAG FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
(2mgratulations on your choice of' a Maytag
re[rigerator! As you llSe VOIIFnc\v refrigerator we
kr)ow _ou will appreciate the many [eatures that
provide exeelhmt perfbrmanee, case o[ cleaning,
convenience and dependabilit)-.
It is impo,_ant to understand how your new
r{'ffigerator operates before xou use it. On the
fbllox_dng pages }ou wili find"a wealth of
i_formation regarding all aspects of your
refrigerator. B}' following the Mstmctions
carefhl[), you will be able to }ully enjoy and
properly maintain your M_fftag refrigerator.
Should you have an} questions about using yollr
Ma}tag reffigerato< contact us, Be stnv to
prmJde the model and serial nmnbers of your
refrigerator,
For _hture reference we suggest 5o,, retain this
mmmal after recording the model numbe_; serial
mm_ber (six numbers and two letters) and
rex4sion mmJ3er of this refrigerator in tile spaces
provided below.
This iM))rmation ('an be f{)llIld till t]'R' data
sticker located at the top front interior o[ the
refrigerator eompartment. (See example below.)
MAYTAG _a_Et_ c-._-L)
tlEWTON IA _,_x _ ,_<
Model Number
Serial Number
Revision Number
MAYTAG CONSUMER EDUCATION
ONE DEPENDABIIJTY SQ[ ARE
NE\VI?ON, I()V_)_ ,51)208
[phone]
(M{m Ffi..Sam 5tmlCentralTime)
NOTE: For sePdce and warrant\ information
see pages 16 17,
CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS
Vor mow infk}rmatioli about appliances, order the f'ol!oxx_ng items from Ma)lag tit the prices indicated.
Send your name. address, booklet title, filrm number and payment to: Ma)lag (2resumer Education, One
Dep(m(labili!) Square, Newton, IA 50208. Allow "1-6weeks [i}r {](qRelT,
Appliance Bn}_ng (;uides ....................................................................................................... 50e EACIt
\Vast_er 21 ]YG
Drxer 212YG
I)ishwashel" 213YG
Electric Range 214YG
(;as Range -- 215YG
tleI'rigerator -- 276YG
Before _2}u Call (avoidil]g mme{:essa,'v servic{ calls) -- z()6YG ............................................. 50C
El'_el]4")-Savings Tips -- 3,92YG ............................................................................................... 50¢
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INSTALLATION
Remove and discalx] cantilever shelf" packing
clips ]ocated just above each shelfwhe_> it hooks
onto the frame. To remme plastic clips, :_dggle
tile clips sideways and pull straight out.
Locating Your Refrigerator
l. Allow a free tlow of air through the front base
grille.
Your model should not be iitstalled where the
room temperatm'e x_411go below 55 degrees
F., beea isc it will not ruli
:_" ' t're(t,,e,_tl } enough
to maintain proper temperature in the freezer.
,For ease of installation, you should leave a
space of about I/2 inch [)etx_een the
refrigerator and adjacent wails or c_Ninets. If'
the refrigerator is pIaeed with the hinge side
against a wall. you may want to have
additional space so the" door can be opened
wider.
Important Leveling
Information
_7,ur refrigerator is equipped with front and back
rollers so it can be moved away from the wall for
cleaning. The front rollers are adjustable and
should be positioned so the refrigerator sits
firmly on the floor and is level.
To adjust the front rollers:
1. Remove the base grille by_gras.l_in_.......the ends,
literand pull out.
'I
_2. "Ik_level the refrigerator, use a screwdriver
and turn roller adjusting screws clockwise to
raise the cabinet or eountercloelG:4se to lower
the cabinet.
TURN CLOCKWISE TO
RAISE CABINET CORNER
TURN
COUNTER-
CLOCKWISETO
LOWER CABINET
CORNER
3. It is not neeessarv to lock the refrigerator it_
place, tloweve_; {f that is desirable, turn one
or both of the lockh_g {bet clockwise. They are
located near the f'r(mt wheels.
.
If the floor is not level and it is necessa,_' to
raise the rear of the cabinet, we suggest
rolling the rear wheels onto a piece of
ply, rood or other shim material.
To replace, center the clips in the cut-out
areas and push in until the base grille smq)s
into plaee.
Connecting the Appliance
WAKNING: This appliance is designed to
operateon a nominal 115 volt, 15amp, 60 cycle
line,There shouldbe a separate,grounded"
circuit se_vh:g this appliance only. Do not use :m
extensioi:cord.
This appliance is equipped :_4th a three pronged
gr{mnding plug for :,'our protection against
possible electrk_a] shock hazards. It must b,•
plugged into a grounding receptacle. Where a
standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is the personal responsibilit 3 and
obligation of the customer to haxe it replaced
_ith a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle. Do notunder any cireumstmiees, eut
or remove the third (ground) prong fi'om the
power cord. Do not use an adapter plug.
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GENERAL FEATURES
Adjustable Freezer
Shelves Freezer Light
Ice Cube
Trays
Ice
Controls
Energy Switch
Lighting
Meat Drawer
Glass
Shelves
Crispers
\
Bins
Keeper
2Dairy
Compartments
Cradle
Keeper
ustable
Door Bins
Adjustable
Front Rollers Base Grille
Fc.atures vai) according to model.
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OPERATING THE REFRIGERATOR
Temperature Controls
Your new refdgerator has lavo controls: one (br the refrigerator comparhnent and one f}n_the fYeezer
compartment, Both controls are up-float, located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment, To
adjust the controls, grasp the underside of"the control and tunl.
REFRIGERATOR
RIIDtIC$S MOISTIaRE SAVES _NKRGY
9-COLDEST I-COLDEST
FREEZER
Initial Setting of the Controls
REFRIGEIE_TOR Controh This control }tits
settings from 1 (warmest) to 9 (coldest). Initi'_ly
set this control at 5. The refrigerator may run
fin"several hours when you first start it. This is
llorma].
FREEZER Control: This eontrol has settings
from A (warmest) to 1 (coldest) Initially set
this control at E.
NOTE: The coldest freezer setting (I) is l
recommended for short term use only*, /
Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12
hours before adding food. A day or so after
adding {bod_ you may decide one or both
compartments should be colder or warmer. If so,
adjust the control(s) as instructed below.
Adjusting the Temperature
Controls
Except when starting the refrigerator, do not
change either contrnl more than one
nmnber or letter at a time. Allow 24 horn's for
the temperatuw to stabilize bef'(n'e resetting.
Changing either control will have some effect on
the temperat, m" of the other compartment.
Freezer too warm--Turn the freezer
control to the succeeding letter. For
example, turn the control from E to E
Freezer too cold Turn the freezer control
to the preceding letter. For example, turn
the control from E to D.
Refrigerator too warm--Tun_ the
refiigerator control to the next higher
nmnbe_: For example, turn the control from
5to6.
Refrigerator too cold Turn the
refdgerator control to the next lower
mm_ber, For example, turn the control from
5 to4.
The Energy Saver Switch
This switch operates a heater that helps k('ep
moisture from t))rming on the outside of the
refrigerator:
To Use:
1. Move the s_ite]t to the "REDUCES
MOISTURE" position only when moistm'e
fbrms on the outside of the refrigerator The
red indicator light is on when the sx_qtch is in
tiffs position.
2. Move the switch to the "SAVES ENEtlGY"
position when the humidity is low to sa_e on
the enerD' needed to operate the refrigerator.
Warm Cabinet Surfaces
Some portions (d the cabinet may be warm to
the touch. This is a normal f'n,lction of the
refrigerator a4fieh helps prevent moistme from
condensing on the cabinet, This condition will be
more noticeable when .VOll tlrSt start your
reffigerato¢ dudng hot weather and after
excessive or lengthy door openings,
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ADJUSTING THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER INTERIORS
Refrigerator Interior
Sure-Lock Shelves
The refrigerator shelves are adjustable, allowing
you to arrange the shelving to fit your fiunily's
}})od storage needs. Never attempt to adjust a
shelf that is loaded with food.
1b remove the refrigerator shell':
1. Grasp the shelf at the front with one hand and
push _q) under the shelf back with the other
hand.
2. Lift the shelf straight out.
Door Bins
The pick-off refiigerator door bins are adjustable
and can be easily removed, They are a complete
bin, so items may be carried in the bin without
i_dling out,
To remove the door bins:
Lift the bin straight up. Tip out the bottom of
the bin and pull out the bin.
To replace the refrigerator shelf.'
1. Keeping the shelf horizontal, guide the three
support tabs into the slots in the shelf
supports at the rear of the cabinet,
2. Lower the shelf until the tabs lock into
position. Make sure the shelf is securely
locked into position before loading it with
{ood.
Meat/Cheese Drawer Shelf:
The shelf that hohts the MeatJeheese drawer
can be placed in one of three positions. When
a@_sting this shell remove the Meat/Cheese
drawer and look at the back wall of the drawer
l)'ame, It is neeessary for the air inlet tube at
the back of the refrigerator to line up at the
top, middle or bottom of the air slots in the
back of the Meat/Cheese drawer frame for
the temperature control to work properly.
Set the temperature control to the coldest
position when positioning the Meat/Cheese
drawer, Once the shelf has been adjusted,
replace the drawer and set the control to the
desired setting see page 7).
If not positioned eorreetl); items on the
shelf below the drawer may tYeeze.
To replace the door bins:
Insert the top hooks first. Then push in and
down.
Keepers
Some refrigerator door bins have "keepers" to
secure bottles a_M containers. The keepers will
help prevent items fl'om tipping or }'alling when
the door is opened and shut,
On adjustable door |)ins, lift the keeper slightly
to slide |rom side to side. On ['ixe(t door bins,
simply slide the keeper fYom side to side.
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Freezer Interior
Freezer Shelves
The freezer shelves {'an be adjusted to am" {}f
f'our positions to acc{mml{}date the fbod l£)ad.
"lb remove tile shelf:
1. I_ifTup on th{' sh{'lf 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 int{}
the upper portion of the o})]ong holes in the
fie{,zer wall.
2. I,ower the left side of the shelf and insert into
the obl{nlg holes on the letT side, Make smc
the shelf" is s_:(!ure hot'ore loading.
SPECIAL STORAGE AREAS
Crispers
There are two crisper drawers in yore Maytag
re}'rigerator. The Varl Crispers {illox_the
amount of m{}isture in the drawer to t)e
{'ontrolled For storing fi_fits {}rxegetables.
Setting the Vari Crisper Control
M{}ve tile slide control to "FttUITS" f{}ra low
moisture enviro]unc]lt aud to 'VEGETABI_ES"
for high moisture,
FRUITS _VEGETABLES
To remove the Crisper Drawers:
l. Pull out to the stop position.
2. Tilt tip the drawer fix}nt and pull out.
To replace the Crisper Drawers:
1. Align the dr_aver rollers in the tracks.
2. Lift the drawer fi'{}nt and push in,
To remove the Crisper Shelf."
1, Remove the crisper drawers.
2. Caret'ullv remoxe the glass insert, tleach in
from the underside and tilt up.
3. Lift the front of the crisper shelf and pldl out,
It may be necessa] Tto remove the lo,a er
rehigerator s}l{']_,es so the crisper shvlf can bc
tilt{'d ti}r removal.
To replaee the Crisper Shelfi
Reverse the pr{_ee(lllre fbr remoxing the {rispcr
shelt2
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Meat/Cheese Drawer
Fresh m_at, luncheon nleat and cheese need to
he stored ilt die coldest part o[the refrigeraor
to maLximize storage time. The Meat/Cheese
drawer provides these colder temperatures
t)ecatlSe tti! [i-ol't_ the fleezer is diweted into
the drawer.
Setting the Temperature Control
To regulate the amount o[ cold air entering the
Meat/Cheese drmver, move the temperature
slide control Set the slide control to the
"DELl/CHEESE" (right) position for storage of"
luncheon meat mid cheese. Set the slide control
to the "FREStt MEAT" (left) position to provide
the lowest temperature for ficsh meat storage.
NOTE: If the shelf holding the Meat/Cheese
drawer is not positioned correctly, ilems on
the shelf below the drawer nmy freeze.
Refer to page 5 on how to position the
shelf,
FRESH MEAT _ DELl iCHEESE
To remove the Meat/Cheese Drawer:
I. Pull out to the stop position.
2. Tilt up the drawer front aml pull out.
To replace the Meat/Cheese Drawer:
1, Align the drawer rollers in the tracks,
2. Lift the drawer front and push in.
Gallon Door Storage (select
models)
The door bins are large enough to hoht a gallon
of milk or juice.
wine rack allows proper storage without taking
ut) \a[uahle shelf space. It m_w also he use(t for
storing one liter ctmtainers of soda.
To use the wiltc rack_ fit it ahmg either side of
any refrigerator shelI_ engage its rear ,oteh to
theshelf hack comer and lay the bottle on the
rack.
Covered Dairy Compartments
The butter dish is located in one of the covered
daily compartments, Use this area to store either
butter or margarine or other dair) products, qb
use, raise the cover,
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Egg Cradle
Th__egg cradle can be placd on a M'rigerator
shelf or stored in a door bin, It holds it "dozen-
plus" eggs.
Wine Rack (select models)
Corked wines should be st.red in a horizontal
position to keep the cork moist. This prevents air
from getting into the wine and spoiling it. The
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS FOOD STORAGE TIPS
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8.
Locate the refrigerator away from heat
producing applianees such as tile range or
dishwasher, heat vents and direct sunlight.
l,eveI the refrigerator and do not block
ventilation around the front grille.
Keep the freezer filll to near capaei_' so less
cold air will escape during door openings.
When less than two thirds f_ll, place milk
cartons half fi_ll of water in the freezer.
Let hot dishes coo! slightly betk_re putting into
the refrigerator or freeze:r.
Cover liquids.
Clean the refrigerator condenser coils eve U
8-4 months, more often if you have pets (see
page 13).
Wipe moisture from the outside of eontainers
befi_re plaeing them into the refrigerator.
Set tile Energ T Saver switch to the "SAVES
ENEIIGY'" position unless moisture forms on
the outside of the refrigerator.
9. Avoid opening the doors too often.
Fresh Food Storage
The tYesh fbod compartment ofa refi'igerator
should be kept bem_een 34°F and 40°F with an
optinmm temperature of 37°E To cheek the
temperature, pIace art appliance thermometer in
a glass of water and place in the center of' the
refrigerator. Check after 24 hours. If the
temperature is above 40°F adjust the controls as
explained on page 4.
Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves.
Overcrowding reduces the circulation of air
arom_d the food and results in uneven cooling.
Leave breathing space around food containers
for best cooling resuhs.
The storage requirements for different foods
vary' depending on flle temperature and
moisture needed. Refer to the Food Storage
Chart on pages 10-11 for approximate
storage times. To mNntain the best possible
quality_ keep the following considerations
in mind:
Meat and Cheese
•'Ib maximize storage time store these items in
the Meat/Cheese drawer, t_efer to page 7for
temperature settings.
Fruits and Vegetables
•Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture
to help keep frtfits and vegetables fresh, The
Vari Crisper allows the moisture level to be
adjusted depending on what is stored in the
crisper. Generall> fruits need low moisture
and vegetables need high moisture, t{efer to
page 6 f?Jrsetting the control.
• Fruit and vegetable quality affects the length
of storage. Quali_ can vaUfrom 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 brovm
more quickly. Sort fruits and vegetables before
storage and use bruised or soft items first.
Discard those shox,Angsigns of decay.
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