Maytag MTB1954MEB User Guide - Page 12

STORING THE REFRIGERATOR Vacations If you will be gone for a month or less, leave the controls at the usual settings. During longer absences: 1. Remove all food. 2. Shut off the ice maker (if installed) and the valve where you tapped into the water line to supply the refrigerator. 3. Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical outlet. 4. Clean and dry the refrigerator thoroughly. 5. Leave the doors open to prevent odors. Moving When moving, follow steps 1-4 under Vacations. In addition, remove and carefully pack any items that are easily removable. Ship the refrigerator in an upright position with the doors taped shut. CARE AND CLEANING Refer to the chart on the following page for specific refrigerator cleaning guidelines. CAUTION ➢ Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. CLEANING UNDER THE REFRIGERATOR Your refrigerator can be rolled out for cleaning the floor underneath. Raise the leveling screws if engaged (see page 2). Pull the refrigerator straight out from the wall. REPLACING A LIGHT BULB CAUTION ➢ Disconnect the power cord before replacing light bulb(s). Wear gloves as protection against broken glass. Always use a standard 40 or 60 watt appliance bulb. Refrigerator There are two light bulbs located under the top of the refrigerator compartment, on either side of the Dual Cool™ control housing. ➢ Carefully grasp the lightbulb by reaching behind the bulb cover. ➢ Unscrew the light bulb and replace. Freezer The freezer light (select models) is located on the back wall, near the upper right corner. To remove the bulb cover: ➢ Grasp the top and bottom of the bulb cover. Press in the areas of the attachment tabs, applying enough pressure to unhook the tabs. At the same time, pivot the cover down and remove. ➢ Unscrew the lightbulb and replace. ➢ Replace the bulb cover by pivoting it back into place and snapping the tabs into the appropriate slots. NO CLEAN™ COMMERCIAL-DUTY CONDENSER A clean condenser means more efficient refrigerator operation. Thanks to the unique design of the No Clean™ condenser there is no longer a need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home usage surroundings. Some operating environments may be particularly dusty or greasy. In these situations, the condenser can be periodically cleaned to insure maximum efficiency. Energy Saving Tips ➢ Locate the refrigerator away from heat producing appliances such as the range or dishwasher, heat vents and direct sunlight. ➢ Level the refrigerator and do not block ventilation around the front grille. ➢ Keep the freezer full to near capacity so less cold air will escape during door openings. When the freezer is less than two-thirds full, place milk cartons half full of water in the freezer. ➢ Let hot dishes cool slightly before putting into the refrigerator or freezer. ➢ Cover liquids. ➢ Wipe moisture from the outside of containers before placing them into the refrigerator. ➢ Avoid opening the doors too often. 11