Maytag MTF1842EEW User Instructions - Page 5

Complete the Installation 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. 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 ice container. TOOLS NEEDED: _e" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, 5/_e"open-end wrench, flat 2" putty knife. IMPORTANT: • Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. • Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors. • If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see "Remove Doors and Hinges" and "Replace Doors and Hinges." • Depending on your model, you have either standard doors or contour doors. If you are going to reverse the door swing, follow the instructions for the appropriate door style. • All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after "Final Steps." Remove Doors and Hinges 5_6" Hex-head hinge screw 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic. 3. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet. NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working. 4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet. 5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet. 6. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic. Reverse Doors (optional) IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the doors, see "Replace Doors and Hinges." Standard Doors Door Stop Screw Door Hinge Hole Plug Door Handle Sealing Screw Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug Flat-Head Handle Screw Round-Head Handle Screw Door Handle Seal Screw Front Shoulder Handle Screw Cabinet 1. Remove _e" hex-head hinge screws from handle side and move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1-1. 2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown in Graphic 1-2. Freezer Door 1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 2. 2. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown in Graphic 5. 3. Position freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door. Assemble handles on door as shown in Graphic 2. 4. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator compartment door are in place. Refrigerator Door 1. Remove refrigerator handle bottom trim. For Style 1, remove screw from bottom of door and slide trim down as shown in Graphic 6-1. For Style 2, slide trim down as shown in Graphic 6-2. 2. Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 6-3. 3. Remove door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move to opposite side hinge hole as shown in Graphic 3. 4. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 4. 5. Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 7.