Maytag MFC2061KES Owners Manual - Page 10
Adjust the Door
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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), located at the base of the refrigerator. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the door to close more easily, follow the instructions for your model. Style 2-Freezer Drawer Models 1. Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it toward you. Style1-Freezer Door Models 1. Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it toward you. 2. Remove the bracket cover. Insert the eraser end of a pencil in the cover notch. Apply slight downward pressure to the notched side of the cover while swinging it off. 3. Using a screwdriver or ³⁄₈" hex driver, turn the roller adjustment screw on each side to raise or lower that side of the refrigerator. NOTE: It may take several turns of the roller adjustment screw to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator. ■ To raise, turn the roller adjustment screw to the right. ■ To lower, turn the roller adjustment screw to the left. NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the adjustment screws and rollers. This makes it easier to turn the screws. 2. Raise or lower the cabinet. Using a ³⁄₈" hex driver, turn the roller adjustment screw(s) on each side to raise or lower that side of the refrigerator. NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the adjustment screws and rollers. This makes it easier to turn the screws. It may take several turns of the roller adjustment screw to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator. ■ To raise, turn the roller adjustment screw to the right. ■ To lower, turn the roller adjustment screw to the left. 3. Turn the brake foot clockwise until it is firmly against the floor to keep the refrigerator from rolling forward when the freezer drawer is pulled open. A B A. Front roller adjustment screw B. Brake foot A 4. Open the door again to make sure that it closes as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws clockwise. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both screws the same amount. B 5. Replace the base grille. A. Roller adjustment screw B. Brake foot 4. Open the door again to make sure that it closes as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both roller adjustment screws to the right. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both adjustment screws the same amount. 5. Lower the brake foot on each side, by turning it clockwise until it is firmly against floor. 6. Replace the bracket cover. Place the bracket cover into the outer edge, swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap it into place. 7. Replace the base grille. Style 3-Leveling Screw 1. Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it toward you. 10