Summary of the content on the page No. 1
REFRIGERATOR
USER INSTRUCTIONS
THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING,
please visit our website at www.maytag.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-688-9900.
In Canada, visit our website at www.maytag.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777.
You will need your model and serial number located on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment.
Para obtener acceso a “Instrucciones pa
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the refrigerator, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ Use nonflammable cleaner. ■ Do not remove ground prong. ■ Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. ■ Do not use an adapter. ■ Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. ■ Do not use an extens
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Location Requirements Electrical Requirements WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. gasoline, away from refrigerator. Do not remove ground prong. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a ¹⁄₂" (1.25 cm) space at the top and behind the refrigerator. If your Failure
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Water Supply Requirements Connect the Water Supply Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read all directions before you begin. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line here. is connected, turn the ice maker OFF. TOOLS NEEDED: Connect to Water Line ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ ¹⁄₄" Nut driver ■ ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" Open-end or two ■ ¹⁄₄" Drill bit 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect po
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
4. Slide the compression nut over the sleeve and screw into the Connect to Refrigerator water valve inlet port. Depending on your model, the water line may come down from A the top or up from the bottom. Follow the connection instructions for your model. B Style 1 C 1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not D overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, a #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver. Remove Door and Hinges IMPORTANT: Style 1–Standard Door ■ Your refrigerator may have a standard reversible refrigerator door (Style 1) with either a freezer door or freezer drawer, or French doors (Style 2). Follow the instructions specific to the door style of your model. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw ■ All graphics referenced in the following i
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
3. Starting with the right-hand side door, remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the Replace Door and Hinges refrigerator door from the bottom hinge pin. Style 1–Standard Door 4. Remove the shim (on some models) from the bottom hinge pin and keep it for later use. See Bottom Hinge graphic. NOTE: Graphics may be reversed if door swing is reversed. Freezer drawer models 5. Before removing the left-hand side door, disconnect the wiring plug located on top of the
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer Final Steps IMPORTANT: 1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in place. Reinstall top hinge cover as shown in Top Hinge ■ Two people may be required to remove and replace the graphic. freezer drawer. ■ All graphics are included later in this section after “Final Steps.” WARNING Remove and Replace Drawer Handle Metal Handles ■ Using a ³⁄₃₂" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located on the side of each handle. Pull the handle str
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Style 1–Standard Door Door Swing Reversal (optional) Door Removal & Replacement 2 2 Front Mount Side Mount Top Hinge A A C 1-2 A 1st B 3rd B C A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs A. Top Hinge Cover 1-1 B. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screws C. Top Hinge 2nd A 4th Center Hinge A. ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screws D B A A. Trim Screw B B. Handle Screws C C. Top Trim D. Bottom Trim 6 A. Hinge Pin Cover 3 A B. Center Hinge C. Hinge Screws A. Door Hinge Hole Plug Bottom Hinge Door Handle Seal Screw Front View Side Vie
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Style 2–French Doors WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Door Removal & Replacement Top Hinges A B 1 Plastic Handle C 1 D Metal Handle A. Hinge Cover Screw B. Top Hinge Cover 5 C. /16" Hex-Head Hinge Screws D. Top Hinge Bottom Hinges A A B C A. Shim (on some models) B. Bottom Hinge C. Hinge Screws 3 A. /32" Set Screw Wiring Plug 2 2 Metal Handle Plastic Handle A 3 A. /32" Set Screw Drawer Front Removal
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Adjust the Door Depending on your model, your refrigerator may have two front 5. Lower the brake foot on each side, by turning it clockwise adjustable rollers (Style 1),or four adjustable rollers (Style 2), or a until it is firmly against floor. leveling screw (Style 3) located at the base of the refrigerator. If 6. Replace the bracket cover. Place the bracket cover into the your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the door to close outer edge, swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Style 3–Leveling screw REFRIGERATOR USE 1. Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it toward you. Opening and Closing Doors (French door models) There are two refrigerator compartment doors. The doors can be opened and closed either separately or together. There is a vertically-hinged seal on the left refrigerator door. ■ When the left side door is opened, the hinged seal automatically folds inward so that it is out of the way. 2. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex driver, turn the leveling sc
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Style 2 To Turn Your Refrigerator Off/On: ■ Press both the freezer and refrigerator (+) touch pads Recommended Setting “4” repeatedly until “OFF” appears in the displays. Allow a few seconds for the refrigerator to shut off. Neither compartment will cool. ■ Press both the refrigerator and freezer (-) touch pads to turn on the refrigerator. To Turn Off/On: Adjusting Digital Controls Style 1 Press the freezer down arrow touch pad until a dash (-) appears in both the refrigerator and freezer
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
■ Press and hold the Reset Filter touch pad for 3 seconds, until Fast Ice the Order or Replace light turns off. The Fast Ice feature assists with temporary periods of heavy ice use by increasing ice production. ■ Press the Fast Ice touch pad to set the freezer to the lowest temperature setting. Press the Fast Ice touch pad again to return to the normal freezer set point. NOTE: When Fast Ice is on, the (+) and (-) pads for the freezer control will not operate. The Fast Ice feature will aut
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Dispensing Water 1. Hold a container under the dispenser while pressing the Ice Maker button. (on some models) 2. Release the button to stop dispensing. Turning the Ice Maker On/Off To turn the ice maker ON, simply lower the wire shutoff arm. To manually turn the ice maker OFF, lift the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click. NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will raise
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
REFRIGERATOR CARE Cleaning Changing the Light Bulb NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, WARNING and wattage (no greater than 40 watts). 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Remove the light shield, if necessary. Freezer drawer models ■ Top of the refrigerator compartment - Slide the light shield toward the back of the compartment to release it from the Explosion Hazard light assemb
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. In the U.S.A., www.maytag.com In Canada, www.maytag.ca Refrigerator Operation The refrigerator will not operate The motor seems to run too much Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even WARNING longer if the room is warm, a large food load i
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
The doors are difficult to open Ice and Water The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice WARNING ■ Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open. ■ Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line. ■ Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch Explosion Hazard (depending on model) is in the ON positi
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
■ Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof packaging to store food. Water from the dispenser is warm ■ Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water NOTE: Water from the dispenser is only chilled to 50°F (10°C). filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals. ■ New installation? Allow 24 hours after installation for the ■ Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark water supply to cool completely. discoloration in ice indicates that the water fi
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
PRODUCT DATA SHEETS Interior Water Filtration System Model UFK8001AXX-750 Capacity 750 Gallons (2839 Liters) System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor, Particulate Class I*; and against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Atrazine, Benzene, p-Dichlorobenzene, Carbofuran, Toxaphene, Cysts, Turbidity, Asbestos and Lindane. This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 f
