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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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About Your Maytag ............................................................................................... i
For Future Reference .......................................................................................... 1
Consumer Publications ........................................................................................ 1
Installation .............................................................................................................. 2
General
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Model: RSD2400, RSD2200, RSD2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT YOUR MAYTAG Page Installation ................................................. 1 Congratulations on your choice ofa Maytag refrigerator! General Features ...................................... 2 As yon use your new refrigerator we know you will Operating the Controls ........................... 3 appreciate ti_e many, features that provide excellent Adjusting the Interior .............................. 4-5 performance, ease of cleaning, c
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INSTALLATION Remove and discard tile cantilever shelf packing clips located just above each shelf where it hooks onto the frame. To remove the plastic clips, wiggle the clips TURNCLOCKWISE TO sideways and pull straight out. RAISE CABINET CORNER Locating Your Refrigerator 1. Allow a free flow"of air through the front base grille. 2. Your model should not be installed where the room TURN temperature will go below 55 degrees F., because it COUNTER- will not run frequently enough to maintain proper
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GENERAL FEATURES Ice Bin Twist Ice Cube )r Lights Refrigerator Temperature Trays Control Freezer Temperature Sure-Lock Control Shelves III Compartment Ii Freezer ;;; -- ustable Light Door Bins Rack Cradle Adjustable J Drawer Freezer Shelf Bottle Retainer Adjustable Baskets Crispers Vari Door Bins ....... / Keeper J ] Freezer Basket Adjustable Base Grille Front Rollers Features may vary according to model. PAGE 2
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OPERATING THE CONTROLS Your new refrigerator has two controls: one for the refrigerator compartment and one for the fieczer compartment. These controls are located at the top, back wall of the refrigerator compartment. FREEZER " REFRIGERATOR I D.INITIALSET'ING 6.1Nr£1ALSETTING G COLDEST8E]q'ING 114_OLDESTSETTING Initial Setting of Controls Refrigerator too cold--Turn the refrigerator Freezer Control: This control has settings from A control to the next lower number. For example, turn (warmest) t
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ADJUSTING THE INTERIOR Sure-Lock Shelves : 6r adjugthblel Refrigerator Interior I_OTE. ThebottombinisK_edandnotremovable I The refrigerator shelves are adjustable, alloxx_ngyou to To remove the door bins: arrange the sheMng to fit your family's food storage Lift the bin straight up. Tip out the bottom of the bin needs. Never attempt to adjust a shelf that is and pull out the bin. loaded with food. To remove the refrigerator shelf: To replace the door bins: 1. Grasp the shelf at the front _*_thon
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SPECIAL STORAGE AREAS To replace the shelves: Crispers 1. Tilt the shelf and insert the right rod ends into the The Vari Crisper allows the amount of moisture in the 2. Lower the left side of the shelf and insert into the vegetables. _". oblong holes in the left side of the freezer wall. Make Move the slide control to "FRUITS" for a low moisture sure the shelf is secure before loading. Setting the Vari Crisper Control upper portion of the oblong holes in the freezer wall. crisper to be controlle
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NOTE: If tile _ae|f ho_ the _Me_ffC_6ese t Covered Dairy Compartment - < j st_elf_l e_]'."y-_-_.., r"the_aw_'_' -." "_#_._ef'_ _,_-_ '_:o_q"g *- _ l-- • The butter dish is located in the covered dairy | Use this area to store either butter or ont/owto Doatiofi me snell. " ;, 4 e°mr'a_mem' : ..... _ .... _' ] marcr_isethec°ver'_ _arlne°r°_herdairvnr° -_- ,--_-_r ducts'T'_use, _ -_ - - To remove the Meat/Cheese Drawer: 1. Pull out to the stop position. Egg Cradle 2. Tilt up the drawer front and pu
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Meat and Cheese filll it will be helpful to fill milk cartons half fnll of • To maximize storage time store these items in the water and place them in the freezer. Meat/Cheese drawer. Refer to page 5 for Refer to the Food Storage Chart on pages 8-9 for temperature settings, approximate storage times. For the best results Fruits and Vegetables when freezing foods, follow these guidelines: • Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to help Packaging Foods for Freezing keep fruits and vegetabl
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Food Storage Chart The follow,ring chart shows approximate storage times* for valious refrigerated and frozen foods. These storage times can vary depending on the type of packaging used and the storage temperatures. Butter 1-2 weeks 6-9 months Store only enough for immediate use in the Dairy Compartment. Wrap tightly or cover. Milk & cream 1 week Not recommended Cheek the carton dating. Close tightly. Don't return unused portions to original eontainer. Don't freeze cream unless whipped. Cream ch
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Food Storage Chart (continued) Refrigerator Freezer Foods Time Time Storage Tips Since vegetables remain fresh longest in a moist env@onment, they should be stor_'d in the Vari FRESH VEGETABLES Crisper with the control im the "Vegetables" setting, If the crispers are nl)t two-lhirds hdl, store vegetables in phtstie bags or plastic omtaincrs to prevent moisture loss. Asparagus 2-3 days 8-12 months Don't wash before refrigerating. Store in the crisper. Brussels sprouts & 3-5 clays 8-12 months Wrap
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ICE SERVICE Twist ice Cube Trays • After your refrigerator has been hooked up to the Your refrigerator comes equipped with twist ice cube water suppl_; move the wire lever arm into the down position. This will start its operation. The ice maker trays and an lee storage bin. To release the frozen cubes will fill with water when the freezer reaches the hold the trays upside down over the ice storage bin and proper temperature. With a newly installed t_xqstboth ends. refrigerator this could take up
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CARE AND CLEANING Refer to the chart on the next page when cleaning the Refrigerator refrigerator. Two upper lights are located behind the full width light .._, ' shield at the top back of the refrigerator compartment. CAUTION: Disconnect the power cord before A lower refrigerator light is located behind the @ cleaning. Also, do not touch reffigera{ed Meat/Cheese drawer on select models. surfaees with wet or damp hands. Damp 0bjeets To replace the upper refrigerator bulbs: stick to cold metal su
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Refrigerator Cleaning Chart Cleaning Agents* DO NOT USE abrasive cleansing powders such as Many different cleaning agents are recommended for Comet or Zud, soap-filled scouring pads like S.O.S. or the various parts of Maytag refrigerators. The following Brillo except when indicated. See pages 4-6 on how brand names may help you make an appropriate to remove and replace speei_qe parts. selection: 1. Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Ami, Soft Scrub, Bar Keepers Friend, Cameo. 2. Mild liquid spra
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MAYTAG REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Full One Year Warranty For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, an}, part which fails in rtorlnal home use will be repaired or replaced free of dlarge. Limited Warranty Second thru Fifth Year -- major refrigeration components: After the first year and through the fifth year after the date of original retail purchase Maytag will repair or replace, at its option, fi'ee of charge to the owner for parts and labor any part of the sealed refrigeration sy
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Vacations Moving NON-USE PERIODS 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 position xx4ththe doors taped shut• During longer absences: easily removable. Ship the refrigerator in an upright _. 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 the ref
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TO AVOID UNNECESSARY SERVICE CALLS... Before calling a service technician, cheek the follo_dng list for possible troubles that you can remedy without diffieuhy. WON'T RUN • the temperature control turned to "Off' the power cord not plugged in at power i no the electrical cord the circuit breaker tripped or the house fuse blmvn • modern refrigerators are larger and run colder, which requires more RUNS TOO LONG/ running time to provide more stable temperatures TOO FREQUENTLY- • the condenser needs
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REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Full One Year Warranty. For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Limited Warranty Second thru Fifth Year -- major refrigeration eomponents: After the first year and through the fifth year 'after the date of original retail purchase Mavtag will repair or replace, at its option, free of charge to the owner for parts and labor any part of the sealed refrigeration system (con
