Maytag TM-1 User manual

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Congratulations and welcome to Please attach your sales receipt here.
the world of Maytag appliances!
Your Maytag refrigerator has :
been carefully engineered to _;o';;,_;;)_o_;
provide many years of excellent : _4_°_°_?:°__*
performance, easy clean up, and __ II_°
DEPENDABILITY.
Your satisfaction is very impor-
tant to us, so please read this
guide carefully. You will find
instructions on the proper operation and maintenance of
your new appliance. Additionally a food storage chart
has been included.
Enjoy your new refrigerator and thank you for choosing
Maytag !
Save time and money. If something should
go wrong, we suggest consulting the
"Before YouCall" section in the back of this
book. It is designed to help you solve basic
problems before consulting a servicer.
However, should you need assistance, it is helpful to:
1) Have complete model and serial number identifica-
tion of your refrigerator. This is located on a data plate
inside the refrigerator compartment, on the upper left
side. Record these numbers below for easy access.
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our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to
the appliance without revising this guide.
2) Have proof of original date of purchase,
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Important Safety Instructions ....................................
WARNING mWhen using your appliance,always follow basic precautions,
including the following:
•Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose. Important: Child entrapment and suffocation are
•To prevent possibility of hazard due to electrical not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
shock, never plug the refrigerator into a receptacle refrigerators are still dangerous.., even if they will
which has not been grounded adequately and in sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of
accordance with the local and national electrical your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions
codes. See _ warning and the grounding instructions below to help prevent accidents.
below. •Takeoff the doors.
•Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or replacing a •Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
light bulb. easilyclimb inside.
• In case of power failure, minimize door openings.If
the power failure is of a long duration, protect the
food by placing blocks of dry ice on top of the pack-
ages or check with a local frozen foods locker plant
about temporary storage. Frozen foods which have
thawed completely should not be refrozen.
• Any electrical service cord that becomes frayed or
damaged should be immediately repaired or replaced.
Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power
cord.
• Your refrigerator should not be operated in the pres- __
ence of explosive fumes.
• Children should not climb, hang or stand on the
shelves of this refrigerator.
._k WAllIIING-- This app!iance is de_g_t0 oPerate on a norm! 115 volt, 15 amp, 60 cycle
line. There should he a separate, grounded Circuit serving this appliance only.Do not use an
extension cord. Do not use any device that will alter the electrical performance of this appliance.
This appliance is equipped with a three-pronged grounding plug
for your protection against possible electrical shock hazards. It
must be plugged into a grounding receptacle. Where a standard //"I)"_
two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced ®
with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle. Do not
under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong /'O'_
from the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug.
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Installation ................................................. ............
Your new refrigerator was packed carefully for ship- Leveling
ment. Remove and discard shelf packing clips (if used)
located just above each shelf where they hook onto the Your refrigerator is equipped with front and back rollers
frame. To remove plastic clips wiggle the clips sideways so it can be moved away from the wall for cleaning. To
and pull straight out. enhance its appearance and to maintain performance,
your refrigerator should be level.
LocationFor refrigerator models with non-adjustable wheels (such
• Allow for a free flow of air through the front base as models 1948 and 2148):
grille. •Adjust the leveling/lock screws beneath each front
corner at the base of the cabinet. Turn these level-
-Install the refrigerator where the room temperature lug/lock screws clockwise to raise a cabinet corner
will not go below 55° F. With temperatures below and counterclockwise to lower a cabinet corner (see
55°, the refrigerator will not run frequently enough to fig.3).
maintain proper temperature in the freezer. •If the floor is not level and it is necessary to raise the
• Allow a minimum 1/2" clearance on the sides, top rear of the cabinet, we suggest rolling the rear wheels
and back for ease of installation. If refrigerator is onto a piece of plywood or other shim material.
placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you
may want to allow additional space so the door can be For other models:
opened wider. • Remove the base grille by grasping both ends and
• Use caution when installing the unit on vinyl or hard- pulling straight out (see fig. 1).
wood floors so as not to mark or otherwise damage •Adjust the wheels with a screwdriver or a 1/4" sock-
the flooring. A piece of plywood, a rug or other mate- et (see fig. 2).
rial should be used to protect the floor while posi- •To prevent the refrigerator from rolling, use the lev-
tioning the unit. eling/lock screws. Turning down both leveling screws
locks the cabinet into place (see fig. 3).
Energy Saving "tips •To replace the base grille, align the spring clips with
the round openings in the cabinet and push each end
• Locate the refrigerator away from heat producing in until the grille locks into place.
appliances such as the range or dishwasher, heat vents
and direct sunlight. . . .....
• Level the refrigerator and do not block ventilation
around the front grille.
• Keep the freezer full to near capacity so less cold air Fig.1
will escape during door openings. When the freezer is
less than two-thirds full, place milk cartons half full -_ _ TURNCLOCKWISETO
--n _1 RAISE CABINET CORNER
of water in the freezer.
• Let hot dishes cool slightly before putting into the TURN
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
refrigerator or freezer. TOLOWERCABINET
CORNER
•Cover liquids. Fig. 2
• Wipe moisture from the outside of containers before -l_
placing them into the refrigerator.
• Avoid opening the doors too often. __
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Features at a Glance .............................................
Dual CoolTM
Freshness
Design Slide Freezer
Controls Light
Ice Bin
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Ice Cube Trays
Twin "Drop Down
Freezer Freezer
Shelf Basket
Freezer
Shelf /
Freezer
Basket
Refrigerator Li¢ • Dairy
Compartment
Multi-Can Rack-With Keeper
Drawer SafeKeeper
Egg
Easy
Glide/S Keeper
Catcher TM
Shelves
Spill __
CatcherTM Tall Bottle
Crisper Shelf Retainer
Humidity
Controls Pick Off
Door Bins
Out
Door Bins
Base Grille
Features may vary according to model.
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Temperature Controls .........................................
Your refrigerator has Maytag's Dual CoolTM freshness design to control fresh and frozen food temperatures. The con-
trols are located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment.
OFF 1 2 3 4 @6 7 8 9 COLDER
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To adjust the controls, move the slide to the left or right as desired.
Initial Dual Cool TM Control Settings Adjusting the Dual Cool TM Controls
•The refrigerator control has settings from 1(warmest) • 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one
to 9 (coldest). Initially set this control on 5. or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If
so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the table
•The freezer control has settings from 1 (warmest) to below.
9 (coldest). Initially set this control on 5.
• Let the refrigerator run at least 8-12 hours before • Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change
adding food. either control more than one number at a time.
• Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize before
resetting.
• Changing either control will have some effect on the
temperature of the other compartment.
DUAL COOLTM FRE,';HNESS DESIGN CONTROL GUIDE
Refrigerator tooWarmSlide the refrigerator control to next higher setting.
Refrigerator too Cold Slide the refrigerator control to next lower setting.
Freezer too Warm Slide the freezer control to next higher setting.
Freezer too Cold Slide the freezer control to next lower setting.
Turn refrigerator Off Slide the freezer control to OFF.
NOTE: Sliding the freezer control to OFF stops cooling in BOTH compartments. It does not shut off
power to the refrigerator.
No Defrosting Warm Cabinet Surfaces
Your refrigerator is designed to defrost automatically. At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be
warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that
NOTE: During the automatic defrost cycle, you may
/ notice a red glow/reflection in the vents on the back wall helps prevent moisture from condensing on the cabinet.
[of the freezer compartment and you may hear the sound The condition will be more noticeable when you first
/ of water droplets coming into contact with the defrost start the refrigerator, during hot weather and after exces-
[heater. This is normal during the defrost cycle, sire or lengthy door openings.
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Looking Inside .......................................................
Adjustable Features
Shelves
Your refrigerator has either Spill-Catcheff _ or The Expandable-widthFreezerShelf(certainmodels)
Tempered Glass Cantilever Shelves.The Spill- adjusts sideways to open up a full-height space for tall
CatcherTM shelves have a spill retainer edge which allows packages, such as pizza. The leg on the right side of the
for easier clean up, and some are equipped with the shelf slides to make this adjustment.
Easy Glideslide out feature. The shelf can also adjust to two heights.
To adjust the shelf height:
•remove the shelf from the freezer
• slide the leg out of the channels
• reinsert the leg in the alternate height position
• return the shelf to the freezer, inserting the left end
into the liner cups.
To slide out (certain models):
• Grasp the front of the shelf and pull forward. "-_-_,
*Push in the shelf to return to the originalpositiOn.removea _ ___i
To shelf: _ :
• slightly lift up the rear of the shelf
• pull the shelf straight out t
To lock the shelf into another position: The Twin Expandable Freezer Shelf (certain models)
• tilt up the front edge of the shelf allows for increased freezer storage capacity by adding
• insert the hooks into the desired frame openings another shelf. To accommodate for varying frozen food
• let the shelf settle into place, being sure the shelf is loads, the height of the shelves can be adjusted. The
securely locked at the rear. lower shelf has expandable width capabilities (as
described above) to create an area for taller items.
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Some models have an adjustable Freezer Shelf:
•Toremove the shelf, lift the left end up about 3 inch-
es; pull the right end bars out of the side wall cups.
• Toreplace the shelf, reposition the removable sup-
port plugs on the left side wall tothe desired level
and reverse the removal procedure.
WARNING --- Never attempt to adjust
a shelf that is loaded with food.
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The Pick-Off Door Bins (certain models) are roomy ;:::':
enough to handle gallon-plus sized containers. They are
adjustable and can be easily removed.
To remove:
• lift the shelf front up until it clears the retainers on
the door liner.
• pull the bin straight out
To replace:
• reverse the above procedure.
Other models are constructed with durable, Fixed Door
Shelves with the gallon-plus storage capacity.
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Some refrigerator and freezer door shelves have
Keepers to secure bottles and other containers in place
when the door is being opened or closed. The keepers
are easily adjusted by sliding from side to side.
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The TallBottle Retainer (certain models) is designed
toprevent tall bottles from tipping forward. It is easily
adjusted by sliding from side toside.
The Multi-Can Rack (certain models) suspends from
one of the spill-proof refrigerator shelves. It hooks over
the wires found in the framework under the shelf. The
sloped design allows for cans to roll forward as one is
removed.
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Special Storage Areas
Your refrigerator has either a Snack Center Drawer or an Adjusti-Temp Drawer. These drawers are designedto pro-
vide a short term storage area for fresh meats, cheeses and luncheon meats.
For models with the Adjusti-Temp Drawer, a control is Toremove the Snack Center Drawer or Adjusti-Temp
located on the shelf front above the drawer. Simply slide Drawer for cleaning:
the control knob left or right toachieve the desiredinter- •pull the drawer out until it stops
nal temperature of the drawer. •lift the drawer up slightly and pull it out
•for optimal cheese storage, slide the control tothe
left To replace the drawer, reverse the above procedure.
• for optimal meat storage, slide the control to the This drawer can be positioned as desired on either the
right left or right side of the refrigerator cabinet.
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The Crispers provide ideal storage for fruit and vegeth- To remove a crisper drawer for cleaning:
bles. There is a humidity control located on the crisper
shelf above each of the crisper drawers. • pull out the crisper until it stops
• tilt the drawer front up and pull it out
For optimal fruit storage, slide the crisper con-
trol to the left to provide lower humidity condi- To replace crisper
adrawer:
tions in the drawer. • align the drawer in the tracks
For optimal vegetable storage, slide the crisper • lift the drawer front and slide in
control to the right to provide higher humidity
conditions inthe drawer.
FRUIT[For best results, keep the crispers tightly closed.]
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IThe Spill Crisper Top or Tempered Crisper Top serve as refrigerator
CatcherTM the Glass Full the lower shelf.
To remove the crisper shelf: Toreplace the crisper shelf:
• lift the front edge of the shelf • set the rear bars on the support
• pull the shelf straight out • push the shelf back until the front edge can be low-
ered into place.
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Your refrigerator may come equipped with an Egg
Cradle (style may vary) which holds a "dozen-plus"
eggs, It can be removed to be washed or carried to a
work area.
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Touse the roomy DairyCompartment, raise thecover.
The dairy compartment may be equipped with a Keeper
tosecure food items in place, or a Butter Dish. If your
model has thedairy keeper, simply slide it from side to
side for desiredplacement.
In some models, the dairycompartment can be removed
(see page 7, pick-off door bins).
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The SafeKeeper (certain models) is a combination pick-
off bin and utility drawer. Positioning the lever (located
on the top right side of the bin) forward, allows the
opening of the drawer. The drawer provides a conve-
nient covered storage area for items such as film, batter-
ies and medicine.
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The Tilt Out RefrigeratorDoor Bins (certain models)
are ideal for storing awkward containers such as liter
bottles and bagged items. By tilting the bins outward,
space is opened up to conveniently load or retrieve con-
tents.
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The Slide Out Freezer Basket (certain models) is found
in the main freezer compartment. It is a convenient stor-
age area, providing easy access toitems stored in the
rear of the freezer. Slide the basket out to reach or store
frozen foods.
Toremove the basket:
•pull the basket until it stops
• lift and pull the basket out
To replace the basket, reverse the removal procedure.
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The Drop Down Freezer Basket(certain models) is
found on the lower shelf of the freezer door. This area
provides space for frozenfood items that tend to shift or
slide (such as bagged vegetables).
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Ice Service .............................................................
Ice Cube Trays • The initial batch may also contain impurities from the
new water supply piping. Therefore, all cubes from the
Some models are equipped with ice cube trays and an first two or three batches should be discarded.
ice storage bin. To release the ice cubes from a tray, hold • When the ice cubes are ejected it is normal for several
the tray upside down over the bin and twist both ends. cubes to be joined together at the ends. They can easi-
Depending on the model you have chosen, the ice bin ly be broken apart. The ice maker will continue to
either slides into rails under an ice cube tray rack or make ice until the supply of ice cubes raises the wire
stacks neatly ontop of the ice cube trays,lever ann, shutting the ice maker off.
• Certain sounds may accompany the various cycles of
the ice maker. The motor may have a slight hum, the
Automatic Ice Maker (optional) cubes will rattle as theyfall into an emptystorage pan
and the water valve may click or "buzz" occasionally.
Some models are automatic ice maker ready. The number
of the appropriate ice maker kit needed for installation into •If the ice is not used frequently, the ice cubes will
these models appears on the data plate (see page 1). The become cloudy, shrink, stick together and taste stale.
kit contains installation instructions and water connection Empty the ice storage bin periodically and wash it in
lukewarm water. Be sure to dry the bin before replac-
instructions, ing it.
Other models have a factory installed icemaker. The water •To remove the ice bin, pull it forward, away from the
inlet tubing assembly required to complete the water con- ice maker. To avoid the ice maker dumping ice while
nection to the water valve is located in a bag inside the the bin is removed, turn the ice maker offby lifting the
refrigerator. Connect the ice maker to the water supply as wire lever.
instructed in the separate instructions furnished with the • To replace the ice bin, reverse the above procedure.
refrigerator. Turn the ice maker on by lowering the wire lever arm.
• Beverage and[hods should not be placed in the ice stor-
age bin for quick chilling. These items can block the
wire lever arm, causing the ice maker to malfunction.
• Turn off (arm up) the ice maker when the water supply
is to be shut off for several hours.
For Your Safety
Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice
making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged
in. This will help protect yon from possible inju .ry.It
will also prevent interference with moving parts of the
ejector mechanism and the heating element that
releases the cubes.
Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubesmay be
discolored, usually appearing with a green-bluish hue.
The cause of this unusual discoloration can be a com-
bination of factors such as certain characteristics of
local waters, household plumbing and the aceumula-
• After your refrigerator has been hooked up to the water tion of copper salts in an inactive water supplyline
supply, move the wire lever arm into the downposition, which feeds the ice maker.
This will start its operation. The ice maker will fill with Continued consumption of snch discolored ice cubes
water when the freezer reaches the proper temperature, may be injurious to health. If such discoloration is
• Itmay be 8 to 12 hours before the ice maker furnishes observed, discard the ice cubes and contact your deal-
any usable ice cubes. The first one or two batches will er to purchase and install a water line filter.
probably contain undersized and irregular cubes
because of air in the supplyline.
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Food Storage lips ........................................... .....
Fresh Food Storage Frozen Food Storage
•The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should •The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be
be kept belween a4°F and 40°F with an optimum keptat 0°F or lower. To check the temperature,
temperature of 37°F. To cheek the temperature, place an appliance thermometer between the frozen
place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water packages and check after "94hours. If the tempera-
and place in the center of the refrigerator. Check Lure is above 0°K adjust the control as described on
after "24 hours. If the temperature is above 40°F page 5.
adjust the controls as explained on page 5. • A freezer operates more efficiently when it is at least
• Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This two-thirds fidl.
reduces the circulation of air around the food and
results in uneven cooling. Packaging Foods for Freezing
Fruits and Vegetables •To minimize dehydration and quality deterioration
use aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags or air-
- Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to help tight containers. Force as much air out of the pack-
preserve the fruit and vegetable quality for longer ages as possible and be sure they are tightly sealed.
time periods. (Refer to page 8). Trapped air can cause the food to dry out, change
color and develop an off-flavor (freezer burn).
• Sort fruits and vegetables before storage and use
bruised or soft items first. Discard those showing • Overwrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable
signs of decay, freezer wrap prior to freezing.
• Always wrap odorous foods such as onions and cab- • Donot refreeze meatthathas completely
bage so the odor does not transfer to other foods, thawed.
• While vegetables need a certain amount of moisture
to remain fresh, too much moisture can shorten stor- Loading the Freezer
age times (especially lettuce). Drain vegetables well • Avoid adding too nmch warm food to the freezer at
before storing, one time. This overloads the freezer, slows the ratc of
freezing and can raise the temperature of frozen
Meat and Cheese fbods.
• Raw meat and poultry should he wrapped securely,•Leave space between the packages so cold air can
so leakage and contamination of other foods or sur- circulate freely; allowing food to freeze as quickly as
faces does not occur, possible.
• Occasionally mold will develop on the surface of •Avoid storing hard-to-freeze foods such as ice cream
hard cheeses (Swiss, Cheddar, Parmesan). Cut off at and orange juice on the freezer door shelves. These
least an inch around and below the moldy area. Keep foods are best stored in the freezer interior where
your knife or instrument out of the mold itself. The the temperature varies less with door openings.
remaining cheese will be safe and flavorful to eat. Do Referto the Food Storage Chart on page 12for
NOT try to save individual cheese slices, soft cheese,
cottage cheese, cream, sour cream or yogurt when approximate storage times.
mold appears.
Dairy Food
• Most dairy foods such as milk, yogurt, sour cream and
cottage cheese have freshness dates on their cartons
for appropriate length of storage. Store these foods in
the original carton and refrigerate immediately after
purchasing and after each use.
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Food Storage Chart (Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage
temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased.)
Butter ntonth 6-9months Wrap tightly or cover.
MiLk& cream week Notrecommended Check cartondate. Close tightly. Don'treturn unused portions to
] original container. Don't freeze cream unless whipped.
Cream cheese, cheese spread _1-2 weeks Not recommended Wrap tightly.
& cheese food
Cottage cheese 3-5 days Not recommended Store in original carton. Check carton date.
Sour cream 10 days
Hard cheese (Swiss, Cheddar 1-2 months 4-6 months Wrap tightly. Cut off any mold.
&Parmesan) May becomecrumbly
Eggs in the shell, 3 weeks Not recommended Refrigerate small ends down.
Leftover yolks or whites 2-4 days 9-12 months For each cup of yolks to be frozcn, add 1 tsp. sugar for use in
sweet, or 1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes.
Apples I month 8 months(cooked) May also store unripe or hard apples at 60 70°E
Bananas 2-4 days 6 months (whole/peeled) Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating.Bananas & avoca-
Pears, plums, avocados 3-4 days Not recommended dos darken when refrigerated.
Berries, cherries, apricots 2-3 days 6 months
Grapes 3-5 days i month (whole)
Citrus fruits 1-2 weeks Not recommended May also store at 60-70°E If refrigerated, store uncovered.
Pineapples, cut 2-3 days 6-12 months Will not ripen after purchase. Use quickly.
Asparagus 1-2days 8-10 months Don't wash before refrigerating. Store in crisper.
Brussels sprouts, broccoli, 3-5 days 8-10 months Wrap odorous foods. Leave peas in pods.
cauliflower, green peas, lima
beans, green onions, peppers
Cabbage, celery 1-2 weeks 10-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in crisper.
Carrots, parsnips, beets,& 7-10 days 8-10 months Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
turnips
Lettuce 7-10 days Not recommended
Chicken and Turkey, whole 1-2 days 12 months Keep in original packaging for refrigeration. Place in the Meat and
Chicken and Turkey, pieces 1-2 days 9 months Cheese Drawer. When freezing longer than 2 weeks, overwrap
Fish 1-2 days 2-6 months with freezer wrap.
Bacon 7 days 1 month
Beef or lamb, ground 1-2 days 3-4 months Fresh meats can be kept in original packaging Ibr refrigeration.
Beef or lamb, roast & steak 3-5 days 6-9 months Place iu the Meat and Cheese Drawer. Whenfreezing longer than
Ham, fully cooked, whole 7 days 1-2 months 2 weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.
half 5 days 1-2 months
slices 3 days I_2months
Luncheon meat 3-5 days 1-2 months Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheon meat may be kept up to 2
Pork, roast 3-5 days 4-6 months weeks in the Meat and Cheese Drawer.
Pork, chops 3-5 days 4 months
Sausage, ground 1-2 days 1-2 months
Sausage, smoked 7 days 1-2 months
Veal 3-5 days 4-6 months Processed meats should be tightly wrapped and stored in the Meat
Frankfurters 7 days 1 month and Cheese Drawer.
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Storing the Refrigerator .....................................
Vacations Moving
If you will be gone for a month or less, leave the con- When moving, follow steps a-d under Vacations. In
trois at the usual settings, addition, remove and carefully pack any items that are
During longer absences: easily removable. Ship the refrigerator in an upright
a) remove all food, position with the doors taped shut.
b) shut off the ice maker (if installed) 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,
e) leave the doors open to prevent odors.
Care and Cleaning ........................ .......................
Refer to the chart on the following page for specific No Clean TM commercial-duty
refrigerator cleaning guidelines. Condenser
Disconnect th_A clean condenser means more efficient refrigerator
operation. Thanks to the unique design of the No
;. CleanTM condenser there's no longer a need for routine
____C-leanlnnUnder the ....._,.ReCr;nera*orcondensercleaning in normal home usage surroundings.
Some operating environments may be particularly dusty
Your refrigerator can be rolled out for cleaning the floor or greasy. In these situations, the condenser can be peri-
underneath.Raise the locking feet if engaged (see page odically cleaned to insure maximum efficiency.
3). Pull the refrigerator straight out from the wall.
Replacing a Light Bulb
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as
Always use a standard 40 or 60 watt appliance bulb.
Refrigerator Freezer
There are two light bulbs located under the top of the The freezeR light is located on the back wall, near the
refrigerator compartment, on either side of the Dual upper right corner.
CoolTM control housing. To remove the bulb cover:
• Carefully grasp the lightbulb by reaching behind the • Grasp the top and bottom of the bulb cover. Press in
bulb cover, the areas of the attachment tabs, applying enough
• Unscrew the light bulb and replace, pressure to unhook the tabs. At the same time, pivot
the cover down and remove.
• Unscrew the lightbulb and replace.
• Replace the bulb cover by pivoting it back into place
and snapping the tabs into the appropriate slots.
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Care and Cleaning ........................................... ....
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surfaces with wet
cleaning the freezer, alloW before
immersing in warm water• q
Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
Soap and water Remove the base grille by grasping the ends and
Base grille Mild liquid sprays pulling straight out. To replace, align the clips with the
Vacuum cleaner round openings in the cabinet and push each end in
attachmentuntil the base grille snaps into place.
Cleaning brush (Part No need for cleaning unless environment is particular-
No. 20001017). ly greasy, dusty or there is significant pet traffic in the
Condenser Available from home (see page 13).
your dealer.
Door handles Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays
Soap and water Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Mild liquid sprays Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing
Painted metal cloth or wet towel. These may leave residue that can
surfaces: scratch and weaken the paint. Do not use scouring
Cabinet, doors pads, powdered cleansers, bleach or cleaners contain-
ing bleach. These products can scratch and erode the
paint finish.
Do not wax plastic or vinyl parts.
Baking soda and Use 1-2 tablespoons baking soda per quart of water.
Door gasket water Be sure to wring out excess water from sponge or
Soap and water cloth when cleaning around controls, lights, or electri-
cal parts.
Soap and water Allow the glass to warm up to room temperature
Glass shelves Glass cleaner before immersing in warm water• Never use hot
Mild liquid sprays water.
Soap and water See above for baking soda solution.
Interior and door Baking soda and DO NOTuse abrasive cleaners, concentrated deter-
liner water gents, bleaches, cleaning waxes, solvents or polish
cleaners to clean the refrigerator interior.
Drawers, bins, egg Soap and water
cradle, etc,
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Before You Call .............................. .....................
Ch, ,k these Joints if your refrigerator...
• the temperature control tnrned to "OfF
•the power cord not plugged in
Won't run*no power at the electrical outlet
• the circuit breaker tripped or the house thse blowgun
• refrigerator is irl mttomatie defrost
•... • • ...... . .. ..........., • •. • .. • • ,..,. • • .,.... ,... • • ,....... ,..... • ....,. . •
..................... 2_noder;';ef,igera_orsa;elargeraud'r,n:_]l_l'£r,_;b_chr;tuires'm_;r__,_min)'_i,;e"
to pro_4de more stable temperatures
Runstoo long/too ,prolonged door openings
frequently • the base grille blocked
• too many door openings
• the door not sealing (due to a package or a eontainm hCding door open)
• the cabinet not level
Noisy operation • a weak floor
....................... odor'pro_t'u_ng" f;o;ts "s_,ouldi_'e:'overe:f o, "_'vra;ped ................
... . • • .. ... • •.. • .........*o..... . .. • ...,. • ..... • •..... • •.. .. ••....
Odor incabinet•theinteriorneedscleaning
..................................................Warmairfromcabinetbottom 2"nor_"a'_i_'(£'c"_'/[',_'er'_r'ul"_o,_alir o r o_ e s e e at ........................................
........................... : ttle *c'a_;i;l_;lint 1e ",,ei
••..... . . .,.. •,... . •,... • . . •. ,.,.. • •• ...... •.••
Cabinet vibrates •aweakfloor
.................... can oceu_ d_'_ri'l_iilot_ ]n_mlci_veatlK_r,_'_iti'_f_eqt_en_or prolonged"_]o_r _,peni_lls""
Moisture on insidecabinetwalls • door not closed properly
.................... •"fo;dGwr@e_'pr;per_v" .............
• ...* • * ..*..* •.•*...* ...* ** * • .. *... •**..*.*.. *...... ,* •*..•*.,* .... **•*....* *****.... •* *,
Excessive moisture in crisper •hot, humidweather
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Foodsdry out "-'th p e ot ,r p or'se lep'r_perl " ".................
• the crisper not tightly closed
(fresh or frozen) • temperature control set too cold
............................""" " " """""" """""" """"" ti,;_,£G;,;d';;;t..............................
Cabinet light not working • nopowerat the outlet
Refrigerator compartment •the refrigerator control set too warm
too warm • prolonged door openings
Refrigerator compartment toocord •the refrigerator control set too cokt
• the freezer control set too warm
Freezercompartment too warm •prolongeddoor openings
• • •• • • • • • • •• • • • •• •• •• • •• • • • • ....,.... . ,,, .. *. , • *. •,........•,*.... ,.•., • ..
Sizzling sound in freezer•a normal sonnd caused bydefrost water dripping on det}costmechanism
; ................................ &.....
......................."'Visible"" "glow""in'the""'freezer'"""'vents'"""""" "" t_ _,;,_'e_ra_'c;e of a re_t'giou," or re'flection'_s_or_naid',_ring _he'defrost _;"" "
, • • • .... • • • • • .. • • .. oo.oo.o•°o °..• ..
• products with high sugar content ma_ not harden completely when fi'ozen (ice
Freezer not freezing properly cream, concentrated juice, etc.)
• adjust freezer control to a colder setting
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z , r.
Ice cubesstickingin tray ,):_negar-soaked cloth until clean If residue is hea_)', clean trays each time the
refrigerator is cleaned
Ice cubesevaporate •cold air moving over the ice cubescauses shrinkage, especially with limited usage.
This is normal
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...................... stop _t;l'_}n'(_'(F" i,,p; position ....................
Automatic ice maker not • thewatersnpplyturnedoft
operating •the water pressure too low
• the freezer too warm
• • ,• .• •• • •, ,. .,,., • •••.. • • • ,. •.....••• .....• ••,... • ••..•.•• ,...••,•• ......,••..
NOTE: For further assistance contact Maytag Customer Service: U.S.1-800-688-9900 or Canada 1-800-688-2002.U.S.customers
using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired,call 1-800-688-2080.
MAYTAG• One Dependability Square ° Newton,Iowa 50208
FormNo. 415CMC PartNo. 110651-3 ,,'' ,,,"hf/_.'//www, mayta_,cam LithoU.S.A.

MAYTAG REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ....................
Full One Year Warranty
For one (1)year from the date of original retail purchase,any parr that }hils innormal home use will be repaired or
replaced free of dlarge.
Ice Maker - when purchased with the refrigerator and installed by the dealer the ice maker will be considered part of the
refrigerator for warranty pm]_oses
Limited Warranty -- Major Refrigeration Components
SecondthruFifth Year:
After the first year front the date of original reh:tilpurchase, through thefifth year.Maytag Appliances will repair
or replace,at it_ option, free of charge for parts and labor, an)'part of the sealed refrigeration system Iconsisting of
the compressor, evaporator, condenser, drier and connecting tubing and the cabinetliner exclusive of the door
liner) which fail in normal home am. Mileage madtransportation c,harges, if reqnired, shall be the responsibility of
the owner.
Limited Warranty-- OtherParts:
Second Year:
Pa_sother than major refrigeratmn componentswhichfail in normal home use during the second ?,earfollo_4ng
the date of original retail purchase u411be repaired or provided free of charge for the pa_ itself, with the owner
pa)Sng all other costs, including labor, mileage and transportation.
Please note: The fidl warranty andthe limited warranties apply when the refngerator is locatedin the United States or
Canada. Refrigerators located elsewhere are covered by the limited'zarranties only including pa_s that fail during the first
yeaL
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
The w_wrantor shall not be hable for any incidental or consequential damages, including food loss. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or ]imitation of consequential dama_res, so the above limiNtion or exclusion may not apply"to you,
To Receive Warranty Service
Tu locate an authorized sen%e company in ?Ollr area contact the Ma)4ag dealer f)comwhom _our appliance was purchased; or call
Maytag Customer Serv%e at the mlmber listed below. Should you not receive satist_actoD"warranty service, please callor u_te:
Ma_ag Customer Assistance
e/o Maytag Customer Service
EO. Box "9370
(;leveland, TN 373202370
U.S, 1-800-688-0900
CANADA 1-800-688-2002
When eontactfi/g Ma?_ag Customer Service be sure to provide the model and serial number of ?,our appliance,the name and
address of the dealer from whom yell purchased the appliance and the date of purchase.
Thespecificwarrantiesexpressed aboveare the ONLY warranties providedby the manufacturer. Thiswarranty
givesyou speelfie legal tights,andyoumay also have other tightsthatvaryfrom state tostate.
Should you still have a problem, write to: Major Appliance (Jonsomer Action Program, 20 North Waeker Drive,, Chicago,
Illinois 60606. MACAP is an industr?sponsored but independent group of consnnler experts who receive and act on com-
plaints fi'om appliance owners.
NOTE: "!Vhenwriting ahout anunsolved service problem, please inchlde the following infi_rmation:
(a) Yeur name, address and telephone number;
(b) Model number, serial number, and revision number (found on the top front interior of the refrigerator com-
partment):
(c) Name and address of_our dealer and the date the appliance was bought;
(d) A clear description of the problem you are having.
MAYTAG * One Dependability Square * Newton, Iowa 50208
FormNO.417CMA PartNo.110659-1 ON kithoU.S.A.