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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 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
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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) space at the top and behind the refrigerator. If your Failure
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. A Water Pressure B A cold water supply with water pressure of between 35 and C 120 psi (241 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber. D Reverse Osmosis Water Supply E IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a F reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the G refrigerator needs to be between 35 and 120 psi (241 and A. Cold water pipe E. Compres
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NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard Style 2 the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to 1. Create a service loop (minimum diameter of 2 ft [61 cm]) with completely fill the ice container. the copper tubing. Avoid kinks when coiling the copper tubing. 2. Remove the plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Place a Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer compression nut and sleeve on the copper tubing. TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, a
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blade screwdriver or your fingernail between the two Remove Door and Hinges sections. See Wiring Plug graphic. NOTE: The green, ground wire remains attached to the hinge. Style 1–Standard Door 6. Remove the parts for the left-hand side door top hinge as shown in the Top Hinge graphic. Lift the door from the bottom hinge pin. NOTE: Remove the hinge pin cover from the bottom hinge ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw pin and keep it for later use. See Bottom Hinge graphic. Freezer drawer models 1.
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3. Adjust the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door is Remove Drawer Front aligned with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all screws. 1. Open the freezer drawer to full extension. Freezer door models 2. Loosen the four screws attaching the drawer glides to the 1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten drawer front. See Drawer Front Removal graphic. screws. Replace the freezer door. NOTE: Loosen screws three to four turns. Keep the screws in the drawer front
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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
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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. Hinge Pin Cover B. Bottom Hinge 3 C. Hinge Screws A. /32" Setscrew Wiring Plug 2 2 Metal Handle Plastic Handle A 3 A. /32" Setscrew Drawer Front Removal Drawer F
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Adjust the Door Depending on your model, your refrigerator may have two front adjustable rollers (Styles 1 and 2), or a leveling screw (Style 3), Style 2–Freezer Drawer Models located at the base of the refrigerator. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the door to close more easily, follow the 1. Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it instructions for your model. toward you. Style1–Freezer Door Models 1. Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull
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2. Using a ¹⁄₄" hex driver, turn the leveling screw on each side to raise or lower that side of the refrigerator. Using the Controls NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the Your model may have either Electronic, Dial or Digital Controls. refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws. This IMPORTANT: makes it easier to turn the screws. It may take several turns of ■ Wait 24 hours for your refrigerator to cool completely before the leveling screw to adjust the tilt of the
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■ Press the control to OFF to save energy when the environment is less humid. Adjusting Digital Controls The REFRIGERATOR control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature. The FREEZER control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature. If you need to adjust the temperature in either the refrigerator or freezer compartment, use the settings listed in the chart as a guide. Adjusting Controls To Adjust Set Point Temperatures: The first touch of the (+) or (-) touch pad displays the c
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Temp Alarm Temperature Display (F_C) The Temp Alarm feature provides temperature information in the This preference allows you to change the temperature display. event of a power outage. F - Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit Power outage: During a power outage, if the temperatures in the C - Temperature in degrees Celsius refrigerator and freezer compartments exceed normal operating Alarm (AL) temperatures, the highest temperature reached will be displayed. This preference allows you to turn
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Ice Production Rate Water Filtration System The water filter is located in the upper right-hand corner of the ■ The ice maker should produce a complete batch of ice refrigerator compartment. approximately every 3 hours. ■ To increase ice production, lower the freezer and refrigerator Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or temperature. See “Using the Controls.” Wait 24 hours of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before between adjustments. or after the syste
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REFRIGERATOR CARE ■ Replace the base grille when finished. Cleaning 5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power. Changing the Light Bulb WARNING NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, and wattage (no greater than 40 watts). 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Remove the light shield, if necessary. Freezer drawer models Explosion Hazard ■ Top of the refrigerator compartment - Slide the
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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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The ice cubes are hollow or small Temperature and Moisture NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure. Temperature is too warm ■ Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff valve fully open. ■ New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely. ■ Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line. ■ Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter refrigerator
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Water is leaking from the dispenser system WATER FILTER NOTE: One or two drops of water after dispensing is normal. CERTIFICATIONS ■ Glass not being held under the dispenser long enough? Hold the glass under the dispenser 2 to 3 seconds after releasing the dispenser lever. ■ New installation? Flush the water system. See “Water Dispenser.” ■ Recently changed water filter? Flush the water system. See “Water Dispenser.” ■ Water on the floor near the base grille? Make sure the water dispenser
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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 and Lindane. This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 f
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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
