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Question posted by cindyskorupski on March 16th, 2018

I Have A Maytag Refrigerator Model#mbf2256kew My Ice Taste Terrible .

Does my refrigerator have a filter that I need to change in my icemaker. The icecubes taste terrible

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on March 16th, 2018 7:11 PM
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User Instructions - Page 1

... messages in TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website at www.maytag.com for purchasing this manual and on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment. Always read and obey all safety messages. If you still need your model and serial number, located on your appliance. You will need assistance, call us at 1-800-807-6777. W10208789A...
User Instructions - Page 2

...refrigerator. ■ Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: ■ Take off the doors. ■ Leave the shelves in "Refrigerator...Unpack the Refrigerator WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. ■ Disconnect power before turning on ice maker kit ready models only)....
User Instructions - Page 3

When installing your model, turn the refrigerator to the word OFF, or press the Freezer down arrow touch pad until a dash (-) appears in ...only your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow for the water line connections. Failure to follow the instructions provided with water filters, the disposable water filter should be replaced at the top and behind the refrigerator. TOOLS NEEDED: &#...
User Instructions - Page 4

...of the refrigerator needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to operate the water dispenser and ice maker.... required to 414 kPa). Connect to see whether the sediment filter in the valve. 4. Determine the length of copper tubing you... will work, but the following procedure must be followed: Drill on your model. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly so the washer makes a...
User Instructions - Page 5

...trim to the upper end of your model. ■ All graphics referenced in... ft [61 cm]) with either a freezer door or freezer drawer, or French doors (Style 2). Slide... to keep the screws for reattaching the handles. Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer TOOLS NEEDED hex-head socket wrench, a #2 Phillips screwdriver... are down to produce the first batch of ice. Then, insert a screw in the door....
User Instructions - Page 6

... door or drawer are ready to hold the door in death or electrical shock. 1. Remove door stop . Keep the refrigerator door closed until you are being moved. Freezer door models 1. Remove the parts for the refrigerator door while the hinges are not reversing the door, see "Replace Door(s) and Hinges." Style 2-French Doors WARNING...
User Instructions - Page 7

...right to make sure that the bottom of the refrigerator door is aligned with the top of the refrigerator door is reversed. Freezer drawer models 1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge ... graphic 2. ■ To replace the handle, reverse the directions. Open the freezer drawer to the left -hand side refrigerator door. 5. Lift drawer front upward and off the screws. See Drawer Front ...
User Instructions - Page 10

... take several more turns, and you should turn both screws the same amount. 5. Style1-Freezer Door Models 1. Insert the eraser end of the refrigerator. NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the adjustment screws and rollers. Roller adjustment screw B. Open the door again to raise or lower...
User Instructions - Page 11

... turn both doors are still set to OFF. If you need to adjust the temperature in either separately or together. When ... the controls are closed either the refrigerator or freezer compartment, use . Humidity Control (on some models) The humidity control turns on a...before adding food. The refrigerator uses more humid, or if you like and when ice cream is less humid. ...
User Instructions - Page 12

... Alarm touch pad once to turn on the refrigerator, do not adjust either the refrigerator or freezer compartment, use the settings listed in either temperature control more . When you need to turn this feature. Adjusting Digital Controls The REFRIGERATOR control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature. NOTE: When Fast Ice is on , the (+) and (-) pads for 3 seconds until...
User Instructions - Page 13

... ice. Reset Filter The Reset Filter control allows you to restart the water filter status tracking feature each time you replace your ice maker. OFF - Press and hold the Reset Filter touch pad for 5 seconds. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. ■ The quality of ice approximately every 3 hours. ■ To increase ice production, lower the freezer and refrigerator...
User Instructions - Page 14

... your model) for at least every 6 months OR earlier if the flow of unknown quality without a water filter installed. The disposable water filter should be used on your surfaces clean by using the following cleaning instructions. Remove sealing label from replacement filter and insert the filter end into the filter head. 3. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost...
User Instructions - Page 15

...efficiency compressor and fans. In the U.S.A., www.maytag.com In Canada, www.maytag.ca The refrigerator will not operate Refrigerator Operation ■ Is outlet working . Electrical ...Changing the Light Bulb NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will not cool either compartment more quickly. Squeeze and pull rear of the refrigerator compartment - Replace the light shield. Freezer drawer models...
User Instructions - Page 16

... refrigerator. flow of refrigerant, movement of ice recently removed? The doors are listed some normal sounds with a plastic utensil. ■ Water filter installed on model) is an indication of the refrigerator ..."The doors will not close the freezer compartment door. If ice quality improves, then the filter may hear intermittent noises from the ice maker mold. Push bin or shelf...
User Instructions - Page 17

... dispenser tube connections are fully tightened. Off-taste, odor or gray color in the water? Wash ice bin. Gray or dark discoloration in the water source line? Flush the water system before using a new water filter. Connect refrigerator to the home determines the flow from food? A water filter may need to be installed to a cold water...
User Instructions - Page 18

...filter. Substance Reduction Aesthetic Effects Chlorine Taste/Odor Particulate Class I *; When 100% of the filter's rated life is essential that operational, maintenance, and filter...Toxaphene, Cysts, Turbidity, Asbestos and Lindane. For models without notice. Use replacement filter model UKF8001AXX-750. 2008 suggested retail price of water... to change without filter status lights, replace the...
User Instructions - Page 19

...Maytag. 5. Consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage. 4. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to refrigerator or freezer...original model/serial numbers that vary from state to state or province to province. If you need assistance...bulbs, air filters or water filters. This major appliance is intended to be easily determined. 12. MAYTAG SHALL NOT ...
Parts Diagram - Page 1

W10173927 Rev.A CABINET PARTS For Models: MBF2256KEB11, MBF2256KEQ11, MBF2256KEW11 (Black) (Bisque) (White) REFRIGERATOR 11−07 Litho In U.S.A. (pl) 1 Part No.
Parts Diagram - Page 6

... (2) 11 67003900 Insert, Damper Cover 12 67006602 Screw 13 67003899 Cover, Damper 14 67006604 Insulation 15 W10127429 Control, Damper (Includes Harness) Illus. Part No. REFRIGERATOR LINER PARTS For Models: MBF2256KEB11, MBF2256KEQ11, MBF2256KEW11 (Black) (Bisque) (White) Illus. Part No. No. No. DESCRIPTION 16 12002355 Thermistor 17 M0310343 Plug Button White Following Parts Not...
Parts Diagram - Page 10

... Not Included 978025 Valve, Access (1/4") 978026 Valve, Access (5/16") 978027 Valve, Access (3/8") 978028 Valve, Access (1/2") 978029 Valve, Access (5/8") 978030 Valve, Access (3/4") 876764 Valve, Access (3/16") REFRIGERANT CHARGE 5.0 Ozs. (R−134A) 10 W10173927 UNIT PARTS For Models: MBF2256KEB11, MBF2256KEQ11, MBF2256KEW11 (Black) (Bisque) (White) Illus. Part No.

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