Maytag MFT2976AEM Use & Care Guide - Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Maytag Brand family of high-quality appliances. Your new Maytag® French Door Refrigerator combines advanced cooling technology with simple operation and high efficiency. Each appliance that leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to ensure that it is working properly and is in perfect condition. Follow the Installation and Use and Care Instructions in this guide and your refrigerator will provide many years of reliable service. REFRIGERATOR SAFETY 3 Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator 3 PARTS AND FEATURES 4 What's New Behind the Doors 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 Unpack the Refrigerator 5 - Remove the Packaging 5 - Clean Before Using 5 Location Requirements 5 Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors 6 - Remove Right-Hand Refrigerator Door 7 - Remove Left-Hand Refrigerator Door 7 - Replace Right-Hand Refrigerator Door 8 - Replace Left-Hand Refrigerator Door 8 - Final Steps 8 Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer Front 8 - Remove Drawer Front 8 - Replace Drawer Front 9 - Final Steps 9 Electrical Requirements 9 Water Supply Requirements 10 Connect the Water Supply 10 - Connect to Water Line 10 - Connect to Refrigerator 11 - Complete the Installation 11 Handle Installation and Removal 12 - Install Handles 12 - Remove the Handles 12 Refrigerator Leveling, Door Closing and Alignment 13 FILTERS AND ACCESSORIES 14 Water Filtration System 14 - Install the Water Filter 14 - The Water Filter Status Light 14 - Replace the Water Filter 15 Install Air Filter 15 - Installing the Air Filter 15 - Installing the Filter Status Indicator 15 - Replacing the Air Filter 16 Install Produce Preserver 16 - Installing the Produce Preserver 16 - Installing the Status Indicator 17 - Replacing the Produce Preserver 17 Accessories 17 REFRIGERATOR USE 18 Opening and Closing Doors 18 Using the Controls 18 - Viewing and Adjusting Temperature Set Points 18 - Cooling On/Off 19 - Options 20 - Additional Features 20 Water and Ice Dispensers 21 - Flush the Water System 21 - The Water Dispenser 21 - The Ice Dispenser 21 - Dispensing 21 - The Dispenser Light 22 - The Dispenser Lock 22 Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin 22 - Ice Production Rate 22 - Style 1 - Ice Maker in the Refrigerator 22 - Style 2 - Ice Maker in the Freezer 23 REFRIGERATOR FEATURES 23 Refrigerator Shelves 23 - Shelves and Shelf Frames 23 Crisper and Crisper Cover 24 Crisper Humidity Control 24 Temperature-Controlled Drawer 24 - Drawer Removal and Replacement 24 - Drawer Divider 24 - Meat Storage Guide 25 DOOR FEATURES 25 Door Bins 25 FREEZER FEATURES 25 Pizza Pocket and Drawer Divider 25 REFRIGERATOR CARE 26 Cleaning 26 - Exterior Cleaning 26 - Interior Cleaning 26 - Condenser Cleaning 27 Lights 27 Vacation and Moving Care 27 - Vacations 27 - Moving 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 Operation 28 Noise 29 Temperature and Moisture 30 Ice and Water 31 Doors 33 WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS 34 PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET 35 WARRANTY 36 SERVICE NUMBERS BACK COVER Contents 2