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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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: ■ 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 extension cord. ■ Disconnect power before installing ice maker (
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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) of space on each side and at the top. Allow for a 1" Failure
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5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" hole in the cold water pipe Water Pressure you have selected. A cold water supply with water pressure of between 35 and A 120 psi (241 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water B dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber. C Reverse Osmosis Water Supply IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a D reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the E refri
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3. Using an adjustable wrench, hold the nut on the plastic water line to keep it from moving. Then, with a second wrench turn Complete the Installation the nut on the copper tubing counterclockwise to completely tighten. Do not overtighten. 4. Check connection by pulling on the copper tubing. WARNING 5. Fasten the plastic water line to the refrigerator with a “P” clamp. Slide the plastic water line into the retainer. A Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. B Do not rem
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TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver. Remove and Replace Refrigerator Drawer and Freezer Drawer 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to remove and toward you. replace the freezer drawer. Graphics are included later in this section. Remove Drawer Front 1. Open the drawer to full extension. 2. Loosen the two top s
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Door Removal & Replacement Top Hinges A B C D A. Hinge Cover Screw B. Top Hinge Cover 5 C. /16" Hex Head Hinge Screws D. Top Hinge Bottom Hinges A B C A. Hinge Pin Cover B. Bottom Hinge C. Hinge Screws Connections A B A. Wiring Plug B. Water Line Connection Drawer Front Removal Drawer Front Replacement A B A. Loosen 2 Drawer Glide Bracket Screws B. Remove 2 Drawer Glide Bracket Screws 7
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Adjust the Doors REFRIGERATOR USE IMPORTANT: ■ Your refrigerator has two adjustable, front leveling screws – one on each side of the refrigerator base. If your refrigerator Opening and Closing Doors seems unsteady or you want the door to close easier, use the There are two refrigerator compartment doors. The doors can be instructions below. opened and closed either separately or together. ■ Before moving the refrigerator, raise the leveling screws so There is a vertically-hinged seal on the
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CONDITION: TEMPERATURE Temperature Controls ADJUSTMENT: For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are REFRIGERATOR too cold REFRIGERATOR Setting preset at the factory. 1° higher To view set points, press the TEMP button on the dispenser REFRIGERATOR too warm REFRIGERATOR Setting panel. The factory recommended set points are 0°F (-18°C) for 1° lower the freezer and 38°F (3°C) for the refrigerator. IMPORTANT: FREEZER too cold FREEZER Setting 1° higher ■ Wait 24 hours bef
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Features 3. To start the timer countdown, press START. The timer will not Nutrition initiate if you exit the timer screen without pressing START. ■ When the timer is counting down, press PAUSE to pause Provides nutrition information, including serving size and calories, the countdown. Press START again to restart the for foods from common food groups such as dairy, fruit, grain, countdown. meat and fish, vegetables and others. ■ To reset the timer to zero, press RESET at any time. ■ Pres
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■ To increase ice production, lower the freezer and refrigerator Touch Screen Care temperature. See “Using the Controls.” Wait 24 hours between adjustments. IMPORTANT: Do not use sharp objects when using the touch NOTE: Setting the freezer to a colder temperature may make screen. Doing so could damage the screen. some foods, such as ice cream, harder. For information about cleaning the touch screen, see “Cleaning.” Remember Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin ■ The quality of your ice will be onl
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2. You can dispense water by the ounce, cup, or liter. Press UNITS to select your desired setting. Minimum and maximum Rotating Faucet and Pull-out Tray (on some models) volumes are listed below. On some models, the dispenser has a rotating water faucet and a Units Minimum Maximum pull-out tray at the bottom. Ounces 1 128 Cups ¹/₄ 16 Liters 0.05 4 3. Press the up and down arrows to adjust the volume as A desired. NOTE: Most coffee cups (commonly 4 to 6 oz [118 to B 177 mL] per cup) are not t
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To Dispense Ice: 1. Select the desired type of ice. Water Filter Status Light The water filter status light will help you know when to change your water filter. When the water filter status display changes WARNING from “NORMAL” to “ORDER,” this tells you that it is almost time to change the water filter. Replace the disposable water filter when the water filter status display changes to “REPLACE.” The REPLACE (red) icon will blink and an alert beep will sound one time after water is dispen
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REFRIGERATOR CARE Clean the Exterior Surfaces Cleaning 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Using a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in WARNING warm water, wash, rinse and thoroughly dry stainless steel and painted metal exteriors. ■ To keep your stainless steel refrigerator looking like new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you use the manufacturer’s approved Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish, Part Number 20000008. To order the cleaner, c
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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 refrigerator seems noisy Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new WARNING refrigerator that you did not notice from your old mo
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■ Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice. Temperature and Moisture ■ Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm? Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil. Temperature is too warm ■ Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and ■ New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the operate ice maker. If ice volume improves, then the filter may refrigerator to cool completely. be clogged or incorrectly
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The water and ice dispenser will not operate properly Water is leaking from the dispenser system ■ Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply NOTE: One or two drops of water after dispensing is normal. shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water ■ Glass not being held under the dispenser long enough? supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open. Hold the glass under the dispenser 2 to 3 seconds after releasing the dispenser lever. ■ Kink in the water source line? Str
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PRODUCT DATA SHEETS Interior Water Filtration System Model UKF8001AXX-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, Tetrachloroethylene and Lindane. This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI S
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Interior Water Filtration System Model UKF8001AXX-200 Capacity 200 Gallons (757 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, O-Dichlorobenzene, Ethylbenzene, Chlorobenzene, Endrin, Tetrachloroethylene and Lindane. This system has
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® MAYTAG MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Maytag brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Maytag”) will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased. Service must be provided by a Maytag designated
