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Top Mount Refrigerator
USER’S GUIDE
Congratulations on your purchase
™
of a Maytag Performa refrigerator! Your
satisfaction is very important to us, so please
read this guide carefully. You will find instructions
Table of Contents
on the proper operation and maintenance of your
new appliance.
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The “Before You Call” section is designed to help you
solve basic problems before consult
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For Future Assistance Have complete model and serial number identification of Keep your sales slip, proof of original purchase date is your refrigerator. This is located on a data plate inside the needed for warranty service. refrigerator compartment, on the upper left side. Record these numbers below for easy acccess. NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the Model Number quality of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this Serial Number gui
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T O T L E O N W I E B R A C C A E B S I I N A E R T O T Installation Your new refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment. Remove and discard shelf packing clips (if used) located just above each shelf where they hook onto the frame. To remove plastic clips wiggle the clips sideways and pull straight out. Location Leveling • Allow for a free flow of air through the front base Your refrigerator is equipped with front and back rollers grille. so it can be moved away from the wall for cleaning.
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Temperature Controls Depending on the model, the style and location of the controls will vary. Some models have two dial or two slide controls at the top of the fresh food compartment. Other models have separate controls, one at the top of the fresh food compartment and another single control at the back of the freezer compartment. Double Dial Controls: Allow 24 hours Initial setting : 4 between adjustments (Mid setting) FREEZER CONTROL FRESH FOOD CONTROL 4 - MID 4 - MID 6• 5• 4 • 3 • 2 • 5 • 4
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Temperature Controls Adjusting the Temperature Controls • 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the table below. • Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change 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. Temperature Control
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Looking Inside Fresh Food Compartment Shelves Full Width Shelves: Some models have full width shelves that rest on linear support rails. To remove: pull the shelf forward until it stops, lift the front and pull the shelf straight out. To reinstall, reverse this procedure. Adjustable Shelves: Cantilever shelves may be available with your refrigerator. To remove a shelf, slightly lift up the rear of the shelf and pull straight out. To lock the shelf into another position, tilt up the front edge o
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Looking Inside Fresh Food Compartment The Pick-Off Door Bins (select models) are designed to accommodate gallon-plus sized containers. They are adjustable and easily removed. To remove: Lift the bin up until it clears the retainers on the door liner, then pull the bin straight out. Reverse the above procedure to replace the bin. Other models are constructed with durable, Fixed Door Shelves with the gallon-plus storage capacity. Keepers (select models) fit in door shelves or bins to secure bot
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Looking Inside Fresh Food Compartment To use the Dairy Compartment, simply raise the cover. The Egg Cradle (select models) holds a “dozen-plus” eggs. It can be removed to be washed or carried to a work area. style may vary The Multi-Use Rack (select models) provides a place for horizontally storing wine. The rack also can hold canned beverages or an egg carton. Position the rack to rest on the left hand side of a refrigerator shelf (this rack cannot be positioned on an ™ Elevator shelf). The Ti
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Looking Inside Freezer Compartment Some refrigerators are equipped with an adjustable Freezer Shelf. The shelf can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of frozen food loads. To remove the shelf: • lift the left end up about 3 inches • pull the right end bars out of the cups in the sidewall. To replace the shelf: WARNING — Never attempt to adjust • reposition the removable support plugs on the left this type of shelf when it is loaded with side wall to the desired level food. • reverse the remo
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ICE ICE LEVEL LEVEL 50 50% % 75 75% % 100 100% % Ice Service probably contain undersized and irregular cubes Ice Cube Trays because of air in the supply line. Some models are equipped with ice cube trays and an • The initial batch may also contain impurities from the ice storage bin. The bin stacks neatly on top of the ice new water supply piping. Therefore, all cubes from cube trays. To release the ice cubes from a tray, hold the the first two or three batches should be discarded. tray upside
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Food Storage Tips Fresh Food Storage Frozen Food Storage • The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should • The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be be kept between 34°F and 40°F with an optimum kept at approximately 0°F. To check the temperature, temperature of 37°F. To check the temperature, place place an appliance thermometer between the frozen an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and packages and check after 24 hours. If the temperature place in the center of the ref
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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.) Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 1 month 6-9 months Wrap tightly or cover. Milk & cream 1 week Not recommended Check carton date. Close tightly. Don’t return unused portions to original container. Don’t freeze cream unless whipped. Cream cheese, cheese 1-2 weeks Not recommended Wrap tightly. spread & cheese f
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Storing the Refrigerator Moving Vacations If you will be gone for a month or less, leave the When moving, follow steps a–d under Vacations. In controls at the usual settings. addition, remove and carefully pack any items that are easily removable. Ship the refrigerator in an upright During longer absences: position with the doors taped shut. a) remove all food, b) shut off the ice maker (if installed) and the valve where you tapped into the water line to supply the refrigerator, c) disconnect th
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Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands. Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Before cleaning the freezer, allow it to warm up. Allow glass shelves to warm up before immersing in warm water. Refrigerator Cleaning Chart Refrigerator Exterior Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Soap and water Remove the base grille by grasping the ends and Mild liquid sprays pulling straight out. To replace, align t
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Before You Call Check these points if your refrigerator... • temperature control turned to “Off” or 0 • power cord not plugged in Won’t Run • no power at the electrical outlet • circuit breaker tripped or the house fuse blown • refrigerator is in automatic defrost • modern refrigerators are larger and run colder, which requires more running time to provide more stable temperatures • prolonged door openings Runs too long/too frequently • base grille blocked • too many door openings • door not se
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Refrigerator Warranty Full One Year Warranty For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part that fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Ice Maker – when purchased with the refrigerator and installed by the dealer the ice maker will be considered part of the refrigerator for warranty purposes. Limited Warranty — Major Refrigeration Components Second thru Fifth Year: After the first year from the date of original retail purchase, through the end
