Maytag MZF34X16DW Owners Manual - Page 4

Electrical Requirements WARNING Remove Door and Hinges WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Before you move your freezer into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection. Recommended Grounding Method A 115 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 A fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your freezer be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord. NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, press and hold TEMP SETTING for 3 seconds to turn off cooling, and then disconnect the freezer from the electrical source. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Hinge screws 1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power. 2. Keep the freezer door closed until you are ready to lift it free from the cabinet. NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place while you are working. 3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. 4. Lift the freezer door free from the lower hinge and cabinet and set aside. 5. Remove the four hex-head hinge screws and bottom hinge assembly. See "Bottom Hinge" graphic. Reverse Door (optional on some models) IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so that it opens in the opposite direction, continue with "Reverse Door (optional on some models)" instructions. If you are not reversing the door, see "Replace Door and Hinges." Freezer Door Tools Needed: 5/16" hex-head socket wrench, 3/8" hex-head socket wrench, flat 2" putty knife IMPORTANT: ■■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after "Final Steps." The graphics shown are for a right-hand swing door (hinges factory installed on the right). ■■ If you only want to remove and replace the door, see the "Remove Door and Hinges" and "Replace Door and Hinges." ■■ Before you begin, press and hold TEMP SETTING for 3 seconds to turn off cooling, and remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from door. Cabinet 1. Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in "Graphic 2." 2. Remove the bottom hinge pin from the hinge bracket. 3. Remove the decals covering the holes on the opposite side of the bottom hinge. 4. Reinstall the bottom hinge pin in the alternate hole in the hinge bracket. See "Graphic 3." 5. Reinstall the hinge bracket to the cabinet with the four hex-head hinge screws. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to lift the freezer door. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 4