Maytag MFI2269FRB Use & Care Guide - Page 6
Refrigerator Doors and Drawer
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5. Using an adjustable wrench, hold the nut on the plastic water line to keep it from moving. Then, with a second wrench turn the compression nut on the copper tubing counterclockwise to completely tighten. Do not overtighten. A B C D A. "P" clamp B. Plastic water line C. Compression nut D. Copper tubing 6. Check connection by pulling on copper tubing. Attach copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a "P" clamp. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks. Complete the Installation 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. Refrigerator Doors and Drawer All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after "Final Steps." TOOLS NEEDED and ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrenches; a or ¹⁄₈" hex key; #2 Phillips screwdriver; and a flat-blade screwdriver. Remove and Replace Handles Style 1 1. Using a or ¹⁄₈" hex key, loosen the two setscrews located on the side of each handle. See Style 1 Handle graphics 1 and 2. 2. Pull the handle straight out from the door or drawer. Make sure you keep the screws for reattaching the handles. 3. To replace the handles, reverse the directions. Style 2 To Remove Handles: 1. Grasp the lower part of the handle firmly, slide the handle up and pull the handle straight out from the door. See Style 2 Handle graphics 1 and 2. To Replace Handles: 1. Position the handle so that the large holes in the mounting clips are down and align the holes with the door studs. 2. Rotate the handle so that the mounting clips are flat against the door and slide the handle down to engage. See Style 2 Handle graphics 1 and 2. Remove Doors and Hinges IMPORTANT: Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors. WARNING 1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely fill the ice container. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet. NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door while the hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are working. 3. Starting with the right-hand side door, remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door from the bottom hinge pin. 4. Remove top hinge cover from left side refrigerator door. Disconnect the wiring plug located on top of the hinge by wedging a flat-blade screwdriver or your fingernail between the two sections. See Connections graphic. 5. Disconnect the water line by pulling back on the locking collar while pulling the water line out of the water line connector. See Connections graphic. 6