Maytag RTT1700EAM User manual

REFRIGERATOR
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE OWNER.
IMPORTANT TO INSTALLER
REMOVE THE DOOR FROM ALL DISCARDED APPLIANCES SUCH ASREFRIGERATORS T 0
A VOID THE DANGER OF A CHILD SUFFOCATING SHOULD HE/SHE CRAWL INSIDE AND THE
DOOR BE SHUT.
This folder containsinformationof interestto the owner.After the appliancehas been properly installed,LEAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE OWNER.
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Ill' _' 3. Lift the hinge off of the cabinet.
o 4.Open the freezer door, pivot and lift the door off of the
center hinge pin.
NOTE: Keep track at all times of the number and the
position of all spacers and pads when removing them
from doors.
_' _ 5. Remove center hinge pin using a 5/16" wrench.
INSTALL HANDLES
.1. Toinstallthedoorhandles onthosemodelsshipped _(_ ._ "_L-." ,,
withoutthem,firstremovethescrewfromthe end capon _L_--/_f ._
thefreshfood door.NOTE: Notall unitshavea lower "x
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trimpiece. _ / _-_
2. Slidethe doortrim down onthe fresh food door, exposing
the trim support bracket screw.Remove this screw and
retain it as you will need to reinstall it shortly.
3. Slip the handle onto the door and align the screw holes.
Install the handle using the two (2) cross head screws
included in the customer package.6. Open the refrigerator door slightly, and tilt the top to
clear the center hinge.Lift the door off the lower hinge
Now reinstall the support bracket screw through the pin and place itaside for now.
handle and trim support bracket using either a cross 7. Remove the center hinge by removing two (2) screws
heador socket driver. Make sure the door handle as-
sembly is outside of the trim support bracket, using a 5/16" socket wrench.
4. Slidethetrimbacksnugagainstthehandleandreinstall 8. Removescrewsfromoppositesideofthecabinet, using
the end cap.a Torx-T25 drive.

5. Thehandleand trim forthe freezer door isone piece. Slip _ IF
this assembly over thefreezer door so the screwholes
align. NOTE: The handle portion of the assembly must
be on the bottom of the freezer door. i
6. Install two (2) screws through the door handle to the (_) (_) (_
bottom of the door.
7. Install a screw through themetal handle frameat thetop
of the door.
8. Slide the trim piece down onto the trim bracket.
9. Place the trim cap on the top of the door, _nd secure it 9. Turn the center hinge over and reinstall on the left side
with a screw, of cabinet usingthe same screws you just removed from
the center hinge. Reinstall the screws that were used on
the opposite side.
REVERSING DOORS NOTE: If door removal is necessary on those models
with an ice and water fountain, use care in removing the
water and electrical lines from the hinge by pulling the
Door reversal isNOT possible on those modelsthat water linefirstfollowed by theelectrical wires.
have a built-in ice and water fountain.However, if door
removal becomes necessary please see the note in
Step 9. Reversing Freezer Door
Unplug Refrigerator.Ifunitis in use, remove food from fresh
food compartment and freezer compartment. 10.Take the freezer door and remove screw from the trim
Removing Doors. cap on the topof the door.
1. If soequipped,removethehingecoverfrom topofthe
freezer door by removingscrew,orsnappingoff._/_,,_
2. Remove three (3) screws from the hinge.
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I 11.Remove the screw holding metal handle bracket at the
I, top of the door.

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12.Remove two (2) screws holding handle to bottom of 19.Remove the bottom hinge using a 5/16" wrench. Install
door. it on the opposite side of the cabinet using the same
screws.
20. Now take the refrigerator door and remove the screw
from the trim cap located on the bottom of thedoor.
21.Slide the trim down on the metal door bracket.
_ _,_.l,_f i 22.Remove the screw holding metal bracket at the bottom
of the door, and the center of thedoor, just underneath
the handle.
23. Remove thetwo (2)screws holding thehandletothe top
ofdoor.
24.Now remove the plugs from opposite side of door at the
_ i top and center.Take thesame caution in removal as you
@did for the freezer door.
Handle and trim should be completely removed from
freezer door. 25.Remove the two (2) screws securing the door stop.
_ Reinstall on the opposite side.
13.With a putty knife, pry offthe plugs on the left side of the
_ top of the door. Take care not to damage them or the /I
door, / I _
14.Put the plugs into exposed holes on the right hand side
the°fthe freezer door. These would bethe holesfromwhiChscrewswere removed. __, _
15.Remove thedoorstop (if so equipped)onbottomedge of __
thehingesideand reinstallon oppositesidein the
t_ original handle holes._ __'_---_---

: jDoor__"-,, I _ 26.Just as you did for the freezer door, move all of the
handle and trim parts to the opposite side of the
refrigerator door and reinstall. This is done by reversing
the steps as you did for the freezer door.
NOTE: Care must once again betaken to make sure all
spacer pads are returned to their proper position.
27.Reinstall the plugs into the screw holes exposed on the
16.Now move the handle and all the parts to the opposite right hand side of the door.
end of the freezer door and reinstall by reversing steps
above. 28.Reinstall the refrigerator door.
NOTE: Make sure the spacer pad is in the proper Lower the refrigerator door so the socket on the bottom
: position. Slide the trim over the metal bracket and black fits onto thepin onbottom hinge bracket. Be sure washer
gasket which is positioned under the metal bracket, is in place.Tilt the door towards the cabinet and gently
push door under center hinge bracket and align with the
hole in the center hinge bracket.
Reversing Refrigerator Door Reinstall hinge pin with 5/16" socket and ratchet so it
17.Removethe lower grille by grasping itwith both hands extends through thehole in the center hinge bracket on
and pulling it forward, top of the refrigerator door.
18.With grille now removed, you have access to the bottom Loosen the screws on the lower hinge and grille mount-
ing brackets. Adjust the lower hinge left or right to align
hinge, the refrigerator door. Tighten the screws on the hinge.
' _ _ j Install the grille.
i29.Reinstall the freezer door.
_il _ Lower the freezer door so the socket on the bottom fits
onto the center hinge pin. Be sure the washer isin place.
Close the door. The gasket should hold it in place. Install
the top hinge so the pin fits into the socket on top of the
Tighten the top hinge screws after supporting the door
on the handle side and aligning so the gap between the
door is even all across the front.
/30.Examine the door gasket all around each door, making
sure no gaps are visible between the gasket and cabinet.
If a gap shows, try stretching the gasket away from the
.... J door. The magnet will contact the cabinet surface.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
OBSERVE ALL NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODESAND LOCAL CODES & ORDINANCES
ELECTRICAL SERVICE -120 VOLTS,60 HZ ONLY
A 120 volt, 60 HZ, 15 ampere fused electrical supply isrequired. Anindividual branch (or separatecircuit serving only this
appliance isrecommended.) DONOT USE EXTENSION CORD unless itmeetsallrequirements as outlinedfor grounding,
polarizing (3-wire) and capacity. Wire size should be at least No. 14.
BEFORE PLUGGING IN POWERCORD, OPERATING ORTESTING, Follow grounding instructions in Grounding
Section.
GROUNDING - 120VOLTS, 60HZ
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING.Toprevent unnecessary risk of fire, electrical shock orpersonal injury, all wiring and groundingmust be done
anaccordance with National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. Itis the personal responsibility and obligation
of the appliance owner to provide adequate electrical service for this appliance.
ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON THIS APPLIANCE
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Thisapplianceisequippedwithapowersupplycordhaving DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, RE-
a 3-prong grounding plug. Foryour safety, this cord must be MOVE THE ROUND GROUNDING PRONG FROM
plugged into amating 3 prong typewall receptaclewhich is POWER SUPPLY CORD.
properlywired, groundedand polarized.
If a mating wall receptacle is not available, contact a quali- f_/_|_
fled electrician to havethewallreceptaclereplaced. Ifthere
is any question, local building officials or electrical utility
should be consulted.

Q WATER CONNECTION
For those models without an IceMaker. 1. Find a 3/8" to 1" vertical COLD water pipe near the
Most models are designed so an automatic Ice Maker can refrigerator. Water pressure must be between 20 and
be easily installed. The Ice Maker kits come with installation 120 P.S.I. Vertical pipe is preferable, but a horizontal
instructions,water connection instructions and other infor- pipe will work. If a horizontal pipe is used, install the
mation concerning the ice maker operation, saddle valve onthe top or the side of thepipe, not onthe
bottom. TURN OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY.
For those models with Ice Maker. 2.InstaLlthesaddle valve according to manufacturer's
To locate water valve: instructions included with the valve.
Remove the center screwfrom the dght end of the black fiber 3. Route the copper tubing through the floor, wall or sink
panelthat covers themachine compartment and fold backthe cabinet to the saddle valve location. Form the excess
perforated flap. Save the screwfor later reinstallation as this tubing into a large loop.
flap is required for proper and safe operation of the refrigera-
tor.
To connect water:
All installations must be in accordance with localplumbing "_--
code requirements.
A copper tubing (1/4" O.D.) and saddle valve can be
purchased from local hardware stores. Sweat or flare con-
nection can be used instead of the compression union, if
desired.
Do not use plastic tubing or plastic fittings because the .47,
connection between the water supply and the refrigerator '_,
water valve inlet is under constant pressure. Also, certain '_'_Water
types of plastic tubing may become brittle with age and
crack, resulting in water leakage.
NOTE: When using unfiltered well water, it is advisable to
use a filter in the water supply line. This eliminates all _ Compression
possibility of small particles from entering the water valve. "--.. Union
Water Supply Line
The water line should be installed on an active water line. ToSaddleValve
(Example: the kitchen sink).

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This allows movement for the refrigerator without dis- 7.Working atthe rear ofthe cabinet, remove the protective
connecting thetubing.Other routing methods are shown cap from the water valve inlet.
below.8.Slide the brass nut and sleeve onto the copper tubing.
4. Slide the brass nut and sleeve onto the 1/4" copper Insert the end of the tubing into the water valve inlet as
tubing. Insertthe end of the tubing into the saddle valve far as it will go and tighten the nut with an adjustable
as far as itwill go and tighten the nut with an adjustable wrench. I 1
wrench. ColdWaterSecureWaterSupply
j Line LineWithClampAnd
ScrewAsShown
PipeClamps
/_.Nut__
Sleeve_,_
_ BrassSleeve _ .__
Shut-off _per Tubing 9.Secure the water supply line clam _with the screw as
Valve _ shown.
10.Turn on the saddle va[ve. Tighten any connections that
Connecting Water Line To Saddle Valve leak.
5. Turn ON the main water supply and flush out the water
pipe until water runs clear.At the same time, check for 11.Reinstall the fiber panel and secure with the screws
leaks at the saddle valve.After the water has cleared, removed and saved earlier.
flush out the tubing from the saddle valve to the water
valve into a bucket by turning the saddle valve on. When 12.Plug in the power cord and push the refrigerator to the
the water has cleared, turn off the saddle valve,wall, arranging the copper tubing so that it does not
vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the
6.Remove the small bag of parts from the inside of the wall.
crisper drawer.
IMPORTANT: Because the refrigerator and ice maker are warm. Itmay take up to 12hours before the ice maker produces
the first supply of ice cubes.
SIDE-BY-SIDE TOP MOUNT
UnderThe Sink
Ba_menl Cold Waler Pipe _ i
Tl_touqh The Wall TOThe_
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GENERAL iIIFORMATION
IMPORTANT.t
Proper operation of your new refrigerator can be found inthe User's
Guide.Please review carefully before you use it.
LOCATION
1. Selecta locationfor your new refrigeratoraway fromany heatsources. Allowa freeflow of airthrough thefrontbase grille.
2. Yourmodel should NOT be installed where thetemperature will go below 55_Fbecause it will not run frequently
enough to maintainproper temperaturein thefreezer.
3. For ease of installation,you should leave a space of aboutone-half inch between your refrigerator and adjacent walls
orcabinets.
LEVELING
Toenhanceitsappearanceandmaintainefficient performance,your refdgeratorshould belevel.Thefront wheelswere adjusted
atthe factorysothe cabinetwould belevel. However,jarring intransit, or standing the refrigeratoronan unevenfloor maycause
the cabinet to appear unlevel. **
Iflevelingisnecessary,removethe basegrille;thenraisethestabilizinglegstoclearthe floor.Adjustthe wheelswithascrewdriver
as shown below. Tilt refrigerator backjust enough to allow easyturning of the adjustingscrews.
TOPMOUNTSIDE-BY-SIDE
Turn clockwise to raise the cabinet corner and Turn counterclockwise to raise the cabinet corner
counterclockwise to lower cabinet corner, and clockwise to lower cabinet corner.
After leveling, turn the stabilizing legs down until they make contact with the floor. For all models: If the
floor is not level and it is necessary to raise the rear of the cabinet, we suggest rolling the rear wheels
onto a piece of plywood or other shim'material.
** MAY NOT APPLY TO ALL MODELS