Maytag MZF34X16DW Owners Manual - Page 9

3. Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food will stay frozen for several hours. You may also store frozen food in a cooler, an additional refrigerator-freezer, or a cool area. 4. Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, bins, etc. 5. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. ■■ Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can scratch or damage materials. ■■ To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to 0.95 L] of water). 6. Replace the removable parts. 7. Use the appropriate cleaning method for your exterior finish. Painted metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 8. Remove the base grille by opening the freezer door and removing the two Phillips-head screws. Pull the grille toward you to remove. 9. Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille with the leveling assemblies on each side and snapping the grille into place. Reinstall the screws. 10. Replace all frozen food. 11. Plug in freezer or reconnect power. 12. Set temperature control to desired setting. See "Using the Control." Changing the Light Bulb(s) IMPORTANT: The lighting system in this appliance may consist of: ■■ Sealed LED modules ■■ LED Bulbs ■■ Incandescent Bulbs Sealed LED module is an LED which does not need to be replaced. If a Sealed LED module(s) do not illuminate when the refrigerator and/or freezer door is opened, call for assistance or service. See "Warranty" for contact information. If a LED Bulb does not illuminate when the refrigerator and/ or freezer door is opened, replace with like bulb following this procedure: 1. Unplug the appliance or disconnect power. 2. Remove the light shield. ■■ Remove the hardware holding the light shield in place. ■■ Top of the appliance compartment - Slide the light shield toward the back of the compartment to release it from the light assembly. 3. Replace the burned-out bulb(s) with a LED bulb of the same size, shape and wattage. ■■ Order Part Number W10805744 (3.6 W). NOTE: Some LED replacement bulbs are not recommended for wet/damp environments. The refrigerator and freezer compartments are considered to be wet/damp environments. If using a brand of LED bulb other than the recommended LED bulb, before installation, read and follow all instructions on the LED packaging. 4. Replace the light shield by inserting the tabs on the shield into the liner holes on each side of the light assembly. Slide the shield toward the front until it locks into place. NOTE: To avoid damaging the light shield, do not force the shield beyond the locking Point. 5. Replace the hardware that holds the shield in place. 6. Plug in the appliance or reconnect power. If an incandescent bulb does not illuminate when the refrigerator and/or freezer door is opened, replace with like bulb using the same procedure outlined above. Replace burned out bulb with only incandescent bulb(s) of the same size, shape and wattage (maximum 40 W) designed for household appliances. Power Interruptions If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door closed to help food stay cold and frozen. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the following: ■■ Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker. ■■ If a food locker is not available, consume or can perishable food at once. REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, dispose of it. Moving Care When you are moving your freezer to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move. 1. Remove all frozen food. 2. Unplug the freezer. 3. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don't shift and rattle during the move. 4. Clean the freezer thoroughly. 5. Tape the freezer shut and tape the electrical cord to the cabinet. When you get to your new home, refer to the "Installing Your Freezer" and "Operating Your Freezer" sections for information on installation and setting the controls. 9