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Congratulations on your purchase
of a Maytag Performa TM refrigerator! Your
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satisfaction is very important to us, so please
read this guide very carefully. You will find
instructions on the proper operation and mainte-
nance of your new appliance. Table of
Save time and money. If something should go wrong,
we suggest consulting the "Before You Call" section. Safety Instructions_i
It is designed to help you solve basic problems before Installation ............ ..
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For Future Assistance Have complete model and serial number identification of Have proof of original date of purchase, Keep your sa your refrigerator. This is located on a data plate inside the slip, proof of original purchase date is needed for w refrigerator compartment, on the upper left side. Record ranty service. these numbers below for easy acccess. ModeNu l mber NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the quaf ity of our appliances, it may be necessary to makl changes to the appliance w
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Installation Your new refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment. Remove and discard shelf packing clips (if used) located just abov, 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 rolle grille, so it can be moved away from the wall for cleaning. " enhance its appearance and to maintain performan( • Inst
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Temperature Controls Your refrigerator has two temperature controls. These controls are located at the top front of the fresh f_ compartment. Allow 24 hours Initio setting : 4 FREEZEPCON f_OL between aaiustments (Mid selting) FI?ESHFOOD CONTF_OL 4=MD .... _ID To adiust the controls, grasp the underside of the control knob and turn. Initial Temperature Control Adjusting the Temperature Settings Controls • The fresh food control has settings from 1 (warmest) • 24 hours after adding food, you may d
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Looking Inside Shelves The Tempered Glass Cantilever Shelves in your refrig- erator are adjustable, allowing you to customize the interior to meet your food storage needs. To remove a shelf: • slightly lift up the rear of the shelf • pull the shelf straight out Some models have shelves with 2 sets of hooks on th, To lock the shelf into another position: back. These hooks lock into the rails found on the bac refrigerator wall. • tilt up the front edge of the shelf Other models have shelves with I
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Looking Inside The Crispers provide storage for fruit and vegetables. To remove a crisper drawer for cleaning: Your refrigerator has either 1 or 2 humidity controls • pull out the crisper until it stops located on the crisper shelf above the crisper drawers. • tilt the drawer front up and pull it out For optimal fruit storage, slide the crisper control to the To replace a crisper drawer: left to provide lower humidity conditions in the drawer. • align the drawer in the tracks For optimal vegetab
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Ice Service Ice Cube Trays • The initial batch may also contain impurities from tt new water supply piping. Therefore, all cubes fro] Some models are equipped with ice cube trays and an the first two or three batches should be discarded. ice storage bin. The bin stacks neatly on top of the ice cube trays. To release the ice cubes from a tray, hold the • When the ice cubes are ejected it is normal for sever, tray upside down over the bin and twist both ends. cubes to be joined together at the end
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Food Storage Tips Fresh Food Storage Frozen Food Storage • The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should • Tire freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be kept between 34°F and 40°F with an optimum kept at 0°F or lower. To check the temperature, pl_ temperature of 37°R To check the temperature, place an appliance thermometer between the frozen pa. an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and ages and check after 24 hours. If the temperature place in the center of the refrigerator.
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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 VacatR trols at the usual settings, addition, remove and carefully pack any items tl During longer absences: easily removable. Ship the refrigerator in an u 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 fr
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Care and Cleaning _k 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 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 i
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Care and Cleaning _k 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 tc warm up. Allow glass shelves to warm up before immersing in warm water. Refrigerator Cleaning Chart Soap and water Remove the base grille by grasping the ends an Mild liquid sprays pulling straight out. To replace, align the clips with tJ: Base grille Vacuum cleaner round openings in
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Before You Call Check these points if your refrigerator... • temperature control turned to "Off" • 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 modem refrigerators are larger and run colder, which requires more ru_ning time to provide more stable temperatures • prolonged door openings Runstoo long/too frequently * base grille blocked • too many door openings • door not sealing (due
