Maytag MTF2142EEW 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. 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 Handle Sealing Screw Door Hinge Hole Plug Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug TOOLS NEEDED: %6" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, %6" 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 5/16"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. Flat-Head Handle Screw Round-Head Handle Screw Door Handle Seal Screw Front Shoulder Handle Screw Cabinet 1. Remove ¾6" 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.