Maytag MFD2561HE Use and Care Guide

Maytag MFD2561HE - 36" Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Manual

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    L' YrAG Temperature Controls 10-12 Fresh Food Features 13-15 Freezer Features 15 Ice And Water 16 9-21 _.22-25 Operating Sounds 26 Troubleshooting 27-29 Warranty & Service 31 Form No, C/12/04 Part No. 12828121 _maytao.com _2004 Maytag Appliances Sales Co. Utho U.S_
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    minutes before plugging it in to assure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging the refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to internal parts. • Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator. P,I.WP,YS truck refrigerator from its side or back-NEVER from its front. • Protect outside finish of
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    wire remains attached to the hinge. 7. Unscrew _8" hex head screws from top hinge to remove hinge and retain for later use. Lift left side refrigerator door, along with top hinge, from center hinge pin. Remove center hinge pin with a '/,6" hex head driver and retain hinge pin for later use
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    Installation Pullout Freezer Drawer (select models) To Install: 1. Pull both rails out to full extension. 2. While supporting door front, hook supports into slots located on inside of each slide. Note • All four drawer bracket supports must be in the proper slots for the drawer to function properly
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    the interior of the fresh food section or attached to the back of your refrigerator. Remove and discard handle packaging and tape. 6, Adoligonr tabbo.ttoPmresosf uhpapnedrle hwanitdhle loewnedr door handle clip with the door tabs. 2. Grasp the lower part of the handle firmly and lift to remove.
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    away from the surface of the freezer drawer. Simultaneously slide the door handle removal card that came with your refrigerator under the right side base of lift and remove from the surface. installing Front-Mounted Handles for Stainless Steel Doors 1. Loosen lower door clip on door with a phillips
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    remove screw. 2. Slide handle down and remove from door clip. 3. Repeat above steps to remove other handle. Removing Front-Mounted Handles for Stainless Steel Freezer Door 1. Remove right side plastic button __ with a very small flat-blade spcluregws draivt eer.ach end of handle _,,_,,, • Insert
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    length needed to reach water supply for creation of service loop. 1. Create service loop with copper tubing (minimum 2' diamete0. Avoid kinks in leaks, if necessary. Opening and Closing Your Fresh Food Doors Your new refrigerator is uniquely desig I with two fresh food doors. can be opened or
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    Ccoldest). • Initially set the refrigerator control on 4. • Initially set the freezer control on 4. • Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to the Temperature Control Guide table below. See page 19 for instructions on checking compartment temperature. • Except when starting the refrigerator, do not
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    OFF appears in the display. Press either the freezer or refrigerator (_ )ad to turn back on. SWpheeend aIcctievated, Speed Ice reduces the freezer 0 temperature to the optJmurn setting for 24 hours in order to produce more ice. Note: When the Speed Ice feature is in operation, the _) and _ pads for
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    cools down the refrigerator and freezer after extended door openings or when loading the refrigerator or freezer with warm food. Note: When the Max Cool feature is in operation, the _ and _ pads for the refrigerator and freezer Cool [CC) Cselect models) When Super Cool is ON, an air-mixing fan ice
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    FresFhoodFemures ii Shelves Your refrigerator has Spill-Catcher"* Glass Shelves. The shelves have a shelf completely. • Slide the shelf forward about 2" and manually move the two rear latches toward the shelf center. •While supporting the entire shelf and frame from underneath, lift slightly and
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    compartment is desired. Use the coldest setting when storing meats. Notes Cold air directed to the drawer can decrease reffigerstor temperature. Refrigerator control may need to be adjusted. Do not place leafy vegetables in the drawer. Colder temperatures could damage leafy produce. To Remove
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    Pull upper basket out to full extension and lift out to remove. To Install: • Slide upper basket into freezer. Make basket hooks behind rail catch. Note • Lower Freezer Drawer:. See page 5 for lower basket and complete pullout drawer instructions. Accessories Ice Bin The Ice Bin provides storage for
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    IceandWater Automatic Ice Maker Connect the ice maker to the water supply as instructed on pages 8-10. Proper water flow and a level refrigerator are essential for optimal ice maker performance, Operating Instructions • Confirm ice bin is in place and ice maker arm is down. • After freezer section
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    WaterFilter(selecmt odels) Water Filter Removal and Installation initial Installation The water filter is located in the upper right-hand comer of the fresh food compartment. 1. Remove blue bypass cap and retain for later use. 2. Remove sealing label from end of filter and insert into filter head.
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    aUtaKFS8h0e0e1tAXX Specifications Service Flow Rate 0Vlaximum 0....78 GPM [2.9 L/rain) Rated Service Life Please refer to the applicable section of your Use & Care Guide for general operation, maintenance requirements and troubleshooting. Suggested retail pdce of replacement water filter is $39.99
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    12. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling. Fruits and Vegetables • Storage The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be kept at approximately 0° F (-18 ° C). To check the temperature, place an appliance
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    Store in original carton. Check carton date. Store in original carton. Check carton date. Wrap tightly. Cut oft any mold. Not recommended 9 to 12 months Refrigerate small ends down. For each cup of yolks to be frozen, add I tsp. sugar for use in sweet, or ] tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes
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    month Fresh meats can be kept in odginal packaging for refrigeration. Place in the meat and cheese drawer. When freezing longer than two weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap. Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheon meat may be Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University
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    water spots. To polish and help prevent finger prints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray I:part no. 20000008"). Abrasive or harsh cleaners Metal or plastic-textured scouring pads Anything other than a vaccuum cleaner A dishwasher Use warm, soapy water and a soft, clean cloth or sponge. Use
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    decreases air flow and causes refrigerator to run less efficiently. • A freezer that is two-thirds full runs most efficiently. Locate refrigerator in coolest part of room. Avoid areas of direct sunlight, or near heating ducts, registers or other heat producing appliances. If this is not possible
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    to release from light assembly. 2. Remove light bulbs. 3. Replace with appliance bulbs no greater than 40 watts. 4, Replace light bulb cover by toward front of refrigerator until it locks into place. Do not force shield beyond locking poinL Doing so may damage light shield. Freezer [style of
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    F 03 ° C), follow the instructions for longer absences. For long vacations, absences Cmore than three months) OR if the room temperature will drop below 55 ° F C13° C): 1. Remove food. 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice make[:. • Shut off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day
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    in and out. Freezer fan (C) and condenser fan CDJ make this noise while operating. • Normal operation • Normal operation • Normal operation Evaporator CE) and heat exchanger (F) refrigerant makes this noise when flowing. Ice cubes from ice maker Cselect models) drop into ice bucket [G}. • Normal
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    refrigerator and transfer food to another refrigerator. If another refrigerator is not available, place dr/ice in freezer section to preserve food. Warranty does not cover food loss. Contact service added food to reach refrigerator or freezer temperature. Clean according to instructions on page 22.
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    Check gaskets for proper seal. Refrigerator or ice maker makes unfamiliar sounds or seems too added. • Refrigerator is exposed to heat by environment or by appliances nearby. • Condenser to reach refrigerator or freezer temperature. • Evaluate your refrigerator's environment. Refrigerator may need
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    Troubleshooting !ce and Water Refrigerator is leaking water • Plastic tubing was used to complete water connection. • Improper water valve was installed. Ice forms in inlet tube to ice maker • Water pressure is low. • Freezer temperature is too high. Water flow is slower than normal • Water
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    Hotes
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    or speech impaired, call 1-860-688-2080. • Use & Care Guides, service manuals and parts information are available from Maytag ServicessM,Maytag Customer Assistance. Note • When wdting or calling about a service problem, please include the following information: a. Your name, address and telephone
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L'
YrAG
9-21
Temperature
Controls.._._..
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10-12
Fresh Food Features
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13-15
Freezer
Features
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15
Ice And Water
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16
_.22-25
Operating
Sounds
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26
Troubleshooting
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27-29
Warranty
& Service
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31
Form No, C/12/04
Part No. 12828121
_maytao.com
_2004
Maytag
Appliances
Sales Co.
Utho
U.S_