Maytag M8TXEGFBW Use & Care Guide - Page 13

Reversibility Kit Instructions, Adjust the Doors

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Reversibility Kit Instructions (contour door models only) If your model came with a Reversibility kit or you purchased a kit for your contour door refrigerator, please use the Brand Badge Placement template and the following instructions to install the Brand Badge on the opposite side of the freezer door. Parts Included: Brand badge removal tool Brand badge template (on last page of User Instructions) Hole cover decal (color coordinated to exterior) Tools Needed: Scissors Masking tape Freezer Door 1. Using the removal tool (provided), remove the brand badge from the freezer door by lifting up the right-hand side and peeling the badge away from the door from right to left. NOTE: To avoid scratching the door, do not use a sharp or metallic object to pry the brand badge from the door. 2. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over any adhesive residue with your fingers. Rinse the door with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. 3. Cut the template along the dotted lines that match the shape of the brand badge. 4. Align the edges of the template with the side and top of the freezer door and tape the template to the door. NOTE: When the template is correctly aligned, the hole in the door, where the handle was, will be within the cutout of the template, as shown. Adjust the Doors IMPORTANT: To comply with American Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, fully retract the rollers into the cabinet to lower the refrigerator. Door Closing Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers - one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the following instructions: 1. Remove the base grille. See the Base Grille graphic in "Refrigerator Doors." The two leveling screws are part of the front roller assemblies, which are at the base of the refrigerator on either side. 2. Use a socket driver to adjust the leveling screws. Turn the leveling screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower that side. It may take several turns of the leveling screws to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator. NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws and rollers which makes it easier to adjust. 3. Open both doors again to make sure they close as easily as you like and that they stay closed. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws to the right. It may take several more turns. NOTES: ■ To keep the refrigerator level, you should turn both leveling screws the same amount. ■ On models with the leveling/roller assembly, after adjusting the refrigerator to the desired tilt, turn the leveling leg until it is firmly against the floor as shown. On some models 5. Using the cutout as a guide, press the brand badge onto the freezer door making sure that the hole is completely covered. 6. Slowly remove the template. A B C A. Bottom hinge B. Screws C. Leveling/roller assembly 4. Replace the base grille. 13

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Reversibility Kit Instructions
(contour door models only)
If your model came with a Reversibility kit or you purchased a kit
for your contour door refrigerator, please use the Brand Badge
Placement template and the following instructions to install the
Brand Badge on the opposite side of the freezer door.
Parts Included:
Brand badge removal tool
Brand badge template (on last page of User Instructions)
Hole cover decal (color coordinated to exterior)
Tools Needed:
Scissors
Masking tape
Freezer Door
1.
Using the removal tool (provided), remove the brand badge
from the freezer door by lifting up the right-hand side and
peeling the badge away from the door from right to left.
NOTE:
To avoid scratching the door, do not use a sharp or
metallic object to pry the brand badge from the door.
2.
Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over any adhesive
residue with your fingers. Rinse the door with warm water and
dry with a soft cloth.
3.
Cut the template along the dotted lines that match the shape
of the brand badge.
4.
Align the edges of the template with the side and top of the
freezer door and tape the template to the door.
NOTE:
When the template is correctly aligned, the hole in the
door, where the handle was, will be within the cutout of the
template, as shown.
5.
Using the cutout as a guide, press the brand badge onto the
freezer door making sure that the hole is completely covered.
6.
Slowly remove the template.
Adjust the Doors
IMPORTANT:
To comply with American Disabilities Act (ADA)
guidelines, fully retract the rollers into the cabinet to lower the
refrigerator.
Door Closing
Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers – one on the right
and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you
want the doors to close easier,
adjust the refrigerator's tilt using
the following instructions:
1.
Remove the base grille. See the Base Grille graphic in
“Refrigerator Doors.” The two leveling screws are part of the
front roller assemblies, which are at the base of the
refrigerator on either side.
2.
Use a socket driver to adjust the leveling screws. Turn the
leveling screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator
or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower that side. It may
take several turns of the leveling screws to adjust the tilt of
the refrigerator.
NOTE:
Having someone push against the top of the
refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws and
rollers which makes it easier to adjust.
3.
Open both doors again to make sure they close as easily as
you like and that they stay closed. If not, tilt the refrigerator
slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws to the
right. It may take several more turns.
NOTES:
To keep the refrigerator level, you should turn both
leveling screws the same amount.
On models with the leveling/roller assembly, after
adjusting the refrigerator to the desired tilt, turn the
leveling leg until it is firmly against the floor as shown.
On some models
4.
Replace the base grille.
A. Bottom hinge
B. Screws
C. Leveling/roller assembly
A
B
C