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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" Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, (1.25 cm) spa
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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 F IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a 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 C. Copper
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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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3. Starting with the right-hand side door, remove the parts for Remove Door and Hinges the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door from the bottom hinge pin. Style 1–Standard Door 4. Remove the shim (on some models) from the bottom hinge pin and keep it for later use. See Bottom Hinge graphic. 5. Before removing the left-hand side door, disconnect the wiring plug located on top of the top hinge by wedging a flat- ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw blade screwdriver o
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Plastic Handles Replace Door and Hinges ■ To remove the handle, grasp the handle firmly, slide the handle to the left and pull the handle straight out from the Style 1–Standard Door drawer. See Plastic Handle graphic 2. NOTE: Graphics may be reversed if door swing is reversed. ■ To replace the handle, position the handle so that the large Freezer drawer models holes in the mounting clips are to the right and align the holes 1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten with the
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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. Shim (on some models) B. Bottom Hinge C. Hinge Screws 3 A. /32" Set Screw Wiring Plug 2 2 Metal Handle Plastic Handle A 3 A. /32" Set Screw Drawer Front Removal
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Adjust the Door Depending on your model, your refrigerator may have two front adjustable rollers (Style 1),or four adjustable rollers (Style 2), or a Style 2–Four Adjustable Rollers leveling screw (Style 3) located at the base of the refrigerator. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the door to close 1. Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it more easily, follow the instructions for your model. toward you. Style1–Two Adjustable Rollers 1. Remove the base grille
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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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CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT: Adjusting Controls REFRIGERATOR too warm Adjust REFRIGERATOR If you need to adjust the temperature in either the refrigerator or Control 1° lower freezer compartment, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. FREEZER too warm/too little ice Adjust FREEZER Control 1° lower For (Style 1) controls press the up or down arrow touch pads, or for (Style 2) controls turn the dial to adjust the temperature. REFRIGERATOR too cold Adjust REFRIGERATOR Exc
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■ Press the Temp Alarm touch pad once to stop the audible Sabbath Mode (SAB) alarm and alternating temperature displays. The Temp Alarm ON - All control panel lights, interior lights and alarm tones will be light will continue to flash until the refrigerator returns to the disabled. set temperature. OFF - All control panel lights, interior lights and alarm tones will be enabled. NOTE: Press the Door Alarm touch pad for 3 seconds to restore all lights. To Access the User Preferences Menu
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Remember Water Filtration System The water filter is located in the upper right-hand corner of the ■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the refrigerator compartment. first three batches of ice produced. ■ The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or the water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before ice maker to a softened water
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IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must Changing the Light Bulb thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid odor NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly. replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, To Clean Your Refrigerator: and wattage (no greater than 40 watts). NOTE: Do not use
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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 motor seems to run too much Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even WARNING longer if the room is warm, a large food load i
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■ New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation The doors are difficult to open for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice production. ■ Freezer door closed completely? Firmly close the freezer compartment door. If the freezer compartment door will not WARNING close all the way, see “The doors will not close completely.” ■ Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice. ■ Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm? Remo
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The water dispenser will not operate properly WATER FILTER ■ Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water CERTIFICATIONS supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open. ■ Kink in the water source line? Straighten the water source line. ■ New installation? Flush and fill the water system. See “Water Dispenser.” ■ Is the water pressure at least 35 psi (241 kPa)? The water pressure to the home determines the flow from the dis
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PRODUCT DATA SHEETS Interior Water Filtration System Model UFK8001AXX-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. Service must be provided by a Maytag designated service company. This limited warranty is valid only
