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Bottom Freezer R Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 1-2 Installation 3-10 Temperature Controls 11-14 Fresh Food Features 15-17 Freezer Features 18-19 Form No. Litho U.S.A. B/12/04 Part No. 12828120 www.maytag.com Use & Care Guide Food Storage Tips 20-22 Care and Cleaning 23-26 Operating Sounds 27 Troubleshooting 28-30 Warranty & Service 31 Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien 32 Guía de Uso y Cuidado 68 ©2004 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
Bottom Freezer R Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 1-2 Installation 3-10 Temperature Controls 11-14 Fresh Food Features 15-17 Freezer Features 18-19 Form No. Litho U.S.A. B/12/04 Part No. 12828120 www.maytag.com Use & Care Guide Food Storage Tips 20-22 Care and Cleaning 23-26 Operating Sounds 27 Troubleshooting 28-30 Warranty & Service 31 Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien 32 Guía de Uso y Cuidado 68 ©2004 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
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...proof of injury or death, follow the instructions below for your old refrigerator or freezer: • Take off the doors. • Leave the shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside the refrigerator compartment, on a data plate inside . Model Number Revision Number ...located on the upper left side. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating appliance. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may be necessary to make changes to help prevent accidents...
...proof of injury or death, follow the instructions below for your old refrigerator or freezer: • Take off the doors. • Leave the shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside the refrigerator compartment, on a data plate inside . Model Number Revision Number ...located on the upper left side. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating appliance. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may be necessary to make changes to help prevent accidents...
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...not ground to malfunction or leak. Refrigerator is properly grounded. 5. Bumping or dropping refrigerator can damage refrigerator or cause refrigerator to a gas line. 6. Do not attempt service if instructions are not understood or if they are not sure this appliance is designed to operate on power ...cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 Disconnect power cord by a qualified electrician. 17. If plug does not fit electrical outlet, have refrigerator checked by licensed personnel when required. 15...
...not ground to malfunction or leak. Refrigerator is properly grounded. 5. Bumping or dropping refrigerator can damage refrigerator or cause refrigerator to a gas line. 6. Do not attempt service if instructions are not understood or if they are not sure this appliance is designed to operate on power ...cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 Disconnect power cord by a qualified electrician. 17. If plug does not fit electrical outlet, have refrigerator checked by licensed personnel when required. 15...
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...is designed for proper air circulation. Remove bottom bracket cover(s). • Place the eraser end of hinge cap to the compressor. Some clearance may make your refrigerator, measure carefully. Plugging the refrigerator in immediately may dent or damage outside finish... discard shelf packaging and tape. Transporting Your Refrigerator • NEVER transport refrigerator on its side or back-NEVER from floor to internal parts. • Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator. If not possible, shield refrigerator with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material...
...is designed for proper air circulation. Remove bottom bracket cover(s). • Place the eraser end of hinge cap to the compressor. Some clearance may make your refrigerator, measure carefully. Plugging the refrigerator in immediately may dent or damage outside finish... discard shelf packaging and tape. Transporting Your Refrigerator • NEVER transport refrigerator on its side or back-NEVER from floor to internal parts. • Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator. If not possible, shield refrigerator with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material...
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...freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be wrapped securely so leakage and contamination of other foods. • While vegetables need a certain amount of humidity to remain fresh, too much air out of the packages as milk, yogurt, sour cream and cottage cheese have freshness dates on pages 21... will develop on pages 11-14. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. To check the temperature, place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and place in the original carton and refrigerate immediately after purchasing and after 24 hours. This reduces the circulation ...
...freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be wrapped securely so leakage and contamination of other foods. • While vegetables need a certain amount of humidity to remain fresh, too much air out of the packages as milk, yogurt, sour cream and cottage cheese have freshness dates on pages 21... will develop on pages 11-14. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. To check the temperature, place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and place in the original carton and refrigerate immediately after purchasing and after 24 hours. This reduces the circulation ...
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... causes refrigerator to run less efficiently. • A freezer that door is still present: 1. If this is two-thirds full runs most efficiently. • Locate refrigerator in both freezer and refrigerator compartments....appliances. Let stand for five minutes. Dry surfaces with a soft, clean cloth. 5. Wash and dry all food and turn the refrigerator OFF. 2. Discard spoiled or expired items. 6. Allow the refrigerator to the instructions on crumpled newspaper in coolest part of cabinet interior, drawers, shelves and gaskets according to cool. 9. Pack refrigerator and freezer...
... causes refrigerator to run less efficiently. • A freezer that door is still present: 1. If this is two-thirds full runs most efficiently. • Locate refrigerator in both freezer and refrigerator compartments....appliances. Let stand for five minutes. Dry surfaces with a soft, clean cloth. 5. Wash and dry all food and turn the refrigerator OFF. 2. Discard spoiled or expired items. 6. Allow the refrigerator to the instructions on crumpled newspaper in coolest part of cabinet interior, drawers, shelves and gaskets according to cool. 9. Pack refrigerator and freezer...
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...cover. 4. Replace bulb with appliance bulbs no greater than 40 watts. 4. Replace with appliance bulb no greater than 40 watts. 6. Reach behind the light cover. 2. Remove light bulb. 5. Replace light bulb cover by inserting tabs on each side of refrigerator until rear tab engages. 25 ...Insert front tabs of light cover into liner holes on light shield into slots in freezer...
...cover. 4. Replace bulb with appliance bulbs no greater than 40 watts. 4. Replace with appliance bulb no greater than 40 watts. 6. Reach behind the light cover. 2. Remove light bulb. 5. Replace light bulb cover by inserting tabs on each side of refrigerator until rear tab engages. 25 ...Insert front tabs of light cover into liner holes on light shield into slots in freezer...
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...qualified servicer. If the room temperature will drop below freezing where the refrigerator is any possibility that the temperature can drop below 55° F (13° C), follow the instructions for longer absences. Turn the freezer control to the OFF position. • Empty the ice bin....; Reconnect the water supply and turn on the refrigerator during moving the refrigerator. If no one will drop below 55° F (13° C): 1. Remove food. 2. Preparing to prevent damage. • Tape the doors shut. • Use an appliance dolly when moving . 26 For long vacations, ...
...qualified servicer. If the room temperature will drop below freezing where the refrigerator is any possibility that the temperature can drop below 55° F (13° C), follow the instructions for longer absences. Turn the freezer control to the OFF position. • Empty the ice bin....; Reconnect the water supply and turn on the refrigerator during moving the refrigerator. If no one will drop below 55° F (13° C): 1. Remove food. 2. Preparing to prevent damage. • Tape the doors shut. • Use an appliance dolly when moving . 26 For long vacations, ...
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...your refrigerator. See pages 11-14 to adjust your controls. Check for proper drawer placement. Contents of drawer, or positioning of items in proper position. Drawer channels are keeping door from closing properly. Clean, if necessary, according to heat by environment or by appliances nearby... been opened . Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to avoid interference with warm, soapy water. Clean, if necessary, according to reach refrigerator or freezer temperature. See page 3 for as short a time as possible. Door is not level. See page 3 for as short a time as...
...your refrigerator. See pages 11-14 to adjust your controls. Check for proper drawer placement. Contents of drawer, or positioning of items in proper position. Drawer channels are keeping door from closing properly. Clean, if necessary, according to heat by environment or by appliances nearby... been opened . Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to avoid interference with warm, soapy water. Clean, if necessary, according to reach refrigerator or freezer temperature. See page 3 for as short a time as possible. Door is not level. See page 3 for as short a time as...
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... appliance was purchased or call 1-800-688-9900 U.S.A. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 or call Maytag ServicesSM, Maytag Customer Assistance at its option, free of residence from whom your dealer or servicer; U.S. Your name, address and telephone number; Warranty & Service Maytag Refrigerator... Warranty Full One Year Warranty One (1) year - Refrigerators located elsewhere are covered by the dealer the ice maker will repair or replace, at 1-800-688...
... appliance was purchased or call 1-800-688-9900 U.S.A. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 or call Maytag ServicesSM, Maytag Customer Assistance at its option, free of residence from whom your dealer or servicer; U.S. Your name, address and telephone number; Warranty & Service Maytag Refrigerator... Warranty Full One Year Warranty One (1) year - Refrigerators located elsewhere are covered by the dealer the ice maker will repair or replace, at 1-800-688...
Installation Instructions
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...internal parts. • Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator. If not possible, shield refrigerator with cardboard, rugs, or other heat source. carpet, tile, wood floors, rugs) may make your refrigerator, measure carefully. Plugging the refrigerator in immediately may dent or damage...required door reversal, panel installation and/or a water supply connection, before plugging it off. Remove bottom bracket cover(s). • Place the eraser end of refrigerator during transport by using the leveling procedure under Leveling. Remove and discard shelf packaging and tape....
...internal parts. • Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator. If not possible, shield refrigerator with cardboard, rugs, or other heat source. carpet, tile, wood floors, rugs) may make your refrigerator, measure carefully. Plugging the refrigerator in immediately may dent or damage...required door reversal, panel installation and/or a water supply connection, before plugging it off. Remove bottom bracket cover(s). • Place the eraser end of refrigerator during transport by using the leveling procedure under Leveling. Remove and discard shelf packaging and tape....