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Side by Side 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
on the proper operation and maintenance of your
new appliance.
Table of Contents
Save time and money. If something should go wrong,
we suggest consulting the “Before You Call” section
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
of this book. It is designed to help you s
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For Future Assistance Have complete model and serial number identification of Have proof of original date of purchase. Keep your sales your refrigerator. This is located on a data plate inside the slip, proof of original purchase date is needed for war- refrigerator compartment on the upper front surface. ranty service. Record these numbers below for easy access. NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the qual- Model Number ity of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the a
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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 To enhance appearance and to maintain optimal perfor- grille. mance, the refrigerator must be level. Your refrigerator
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Temperature Controls Your refrigerator has two temperature controls. These controls are located at the top rear of the fresh food com- partment. 5 5 FREEZER FRESH FOOD 4 6 4 6 3 7 3 7 INITIAL SETTING IS 5 COLDEST IS 9 2 8 2 8 OFF IS 0 1 9 1 9 ALLOW 24 HOURS 0 BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS To adjust the controls, rotate the knobs to the desired settings. Step 1 Step 2 Initial Temperature Control Adjusting the Temperature Settings Controls • The fresh food control has settings from 1 (warmest) • 24 ho
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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: • unload • slightly lift up the rear of the shelf • pull the shelf straight out To lock the shelf into another position: • tilt up the front edge of the shelf • insert the hooks into the desired frame openings • let the shelf settle into place WARNING — Never attempt to adjust a shelf that is loaded with foo
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Looking Inside The Removable Door Bins, (select models) are The VariTemp Drawer (select models) is designed to designed to accommodate gallon-plus sized contain- provide a short term storage area for fresh meats, ers. They are adjustable and easily removed. cheeses and luncheon meats. To remove: Lift the bin up until it clears the retainers The temperature control for this drawer is located on on the door liner, then pull the bin straight out. Reverse the left side wall of the refrigerator, near
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Ice Service Automatic Ice Maker The water inlet tubing assembly required to complete the To remove the ice bin: water connection to the water valve is located in a bag •Pull down on lower back edge of the Automatic inside the refrigerator. Connect the ice maker to the Dispenser bin front and pull it straight out. To water supply as instructed in the separate instructions replace the bin, align its bottom rails to the corre- furnished with the refrigerator. sponding shelf grooves and push it str
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Ice and Water Service Dispenser Light Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser Your dispenser may have a light switch located on the DISPENSER right side of the dispenser. Depress the switch to turn CONTROL PANEL the light on or off. CUBE CRUSH WATER REFRESHMENT CENTER LIGHT LOCK Lock Switch ACTUATOR PAD Your dispenser may be furnished with a lock switch on the right side of the dispenser. This push button switch will turn your ice and water dispensers on or off. SPILL TRAY Spill Tray Do no
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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 0°F or lower. To check the temperature, place temperature of 37°F. To check the temperature, place an appliance thermometer between the frozen pack- an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and ages and check after 24 hours. If the temperature is place in the center of the ref
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Storing the Refrigerator d) clean and dry the refrigerator thoroughly, Vacations e) leave the doors open to prevent odors. If you will be gone for a month or less, leave the con- trols at the usual settings. During longer absences: Moving a) remove all food, When moving, follow steps a–d under Vacations. In addition, remove and carefully pack any items that are b) shut off the ice maker (if installed) and the valve easily removable. Ship the refrigerator in an upright where you tapped into the w
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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 Mild liquid sprays Base grille Vacuum cleaner attachment No need for cleaning unless environment is particu-
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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 • today’s 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 sealin
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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
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th MAYTAG • 403 W. 4 Street N. • P.O. Box 39 • Newton, Iowa 50208 Form No. A/12/99 Part No. 111107-1 MCS Part No. 61004966 Litho U.S.A.
