Welcome ................................................... Safety Instructions 1 ................................ 2 Instal lation ............................................... 3 Features at a Glance ............................. 4 Features at a Glance Temperature .............................. 5 Controls ........................... 6 Looking Inside 7-13 • • • ...... 14 ice Service ........................................ . Ice & Water Service ............... • .,i.
Models: 2154 • 2257 • 2354 • 2356 • 2554 * 2556 • 2754 • 2756 " 2757 • 2957 Welcome .... .................................................................. Congratulations on the purchase of a Maytag refrigerator. Your refrigerator has been carefully engineered to provide many years of excellent, dependable performance. Please attach your sales receipt here. Keep this information for your records (should you ever need warranty service).
Important WARNING Safety Instructions .................................... -- When using your appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following: I l • Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose. • To prevent possibility of hazard due to electrical shock, never plug the refrigerator into a receptacle which has not been grounded adequately and in accordance with the local and national electrical codes. See the i[_ warning and grounding instructions below.
Installation .......................................................... Leveling Your new refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment. Remove and discard shelf packing clips (if used) located just above each shelf where they hook onto the frame. To remove plastic clips wiggle the clips sideways and pull straight out. To enhance appearance and to maintain optimal perfo_ mance, the refrigerator must be level.
Features Ice Access at a Glance ............................................. Door Ice Bin I Refrigerator Dual Cool Lights Freshness Design Slide Control _ TM Compartment Butter Dish Pick-off Door Bins Freezer Light )illCatcher Shelves Adjustable Shelves Multi-Use _ .
_ Features at a Glance ............................................ PuriClean" Ice Access Door ChillKeeper" Control Filter Ice Bin Dual Cool" Freshness Design Slide Control Dairy Compartmenl Elevator" Freezer Shelf Light SpillCatcher Shelves Freezer 12-pack Rack Drop Down Basket Adjusti-Temp Drawer Fixed Door Humidity Controlled Crispers Bins Door Bin StairStep _ Freezer Baskets Lower Hinge Covers Base Grille Features may vary according to model.
Temperature Controls ........................................... Your refrigerator has Maytag's Dual Cool freshness design to control fresh and frozen food temperatures. The controls are located at the top front of the fresh food compartment. TM To adjust the controls, move the slide to the left or right as desired. Initial Dual Cool" Control Settings Adjusting • The refrigerator control has settings from 1 (warmest) to 9 (coldest). Initially set this control on 5.
Looking Inside ..... .................................................. Shelves Fresh Food Compartment and Door The shelves in this compartment are adjustable so the interior of the fresh food compartment can be customized for varying food storage needs. The fresh food compartment is equipped with adjustable, Spill-Catcher shelves. These shelves have a spill retainer edge for easy clean up. TM To remove a shelf: In some models, these shelves have the slide out feature.
The Pick-Off Door Bins are roomy enough to handle gallon-plus sized containers. They are adjustable and can be easily removed. To remove: • Lift the shelf front up until it clears the retainers on the door liner. • Pull the bin straight out. To replace: • Reverse the above procedure. In some models, the bottom door bin is fixed so it is not adjustable. ollooooeoollooo Some Pick-Off Door Bins have Keepers to secure bottles and other containers in place when the door is being opened or closed.
_o_oo_Q_o_o__oO_o_oo_o_e_oo_o_o_o__o_o_ Tilt Out Door Bin The Tilt Out Refrigerator Door Bin (certain models) is ideal for storing awkward containers such as liter bottles and bagged items. By tilting the bin outward, space is opened up to conveniently load or retrieve contents. / / Freezer Compartment The freezer of the model you have chosen has either wire or glass shelves. The shelves rest on support rails which are molded into the wall of the freezer.
_O_ooI_0o•_I_o_o_OooIoo_ooo_O_o_o_ooo_oo_Io4oOooo_Qo_oo_OQoooo_oeoQ_oo_o_oo_o_ StairStep TM Freezer Baskets Certain models feature StairStep'" baskets for the bottom two freezer baskets. These two baskets interact for easier accessibility. To use: • Pull the lower basket forward to gain access to its contents. Continue pulling the lower basket to open the upper basket as well. Reverse the action to close both baskets. • Pulling forward the upper basket provides access to its contents.
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To remove a drawer for cleaning: : • Pull the drawer out until it stops. • Remove the glass insert, if the shelf is not sealed. • Tilt the front of the drawer up slightly and pull it out. • By supporting it underneath at both the front and the rear, lift the shelf up off of the support pegs. To replace the drawer, reverse the above procedures. The cover of the top drawer serves as the lower refrigerator shelf. • Tilt the shelf sideways and pull it straight out.
_Io______o______oo____o___o___O_o_o___Qo__o__oo_oQ___o________OQ__o______________O To use the roomy Dairy Compartment, raise the cover. The dairy compartment may be equipped with a Butter Dish or a Keeper to secure food items in place. If your model has the dairy keeper, simply slide the Keeper from side to side for desired placement. eeooooo,oooOo Your refrigerator comes equipped with an Egg Cradle (style may vary) which holds a "dozen-plus" eggs.
Ice Service .................................................. Nondispenser Models ........... To check the ice level or gain access to the ice bin, lift open the door on the ice bin. To remove the bin, first turn off the ice maker. This is done by opening the door on the ice bin and moving the ice maker wire lever up to the "off' position. Then reach under the bin front and pull down on the back edge. After it snaps free, pull the bin straight forward.
lce and Water Service ......................................... Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser (certain models) Dispenser Light Dispensing Water and Ice To dispense ice or water, position a glass against the top portion of the actuator pad and press. Hold the glass high in the dispenser opening to avoid spills.
lce and Water Service .......................................... Ice Dispensing "tips • Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though cubed ice was selected. This happens occasionally when a few cubes are accidentally channeled into the crusher, . Likewise, when changing from crushed ice to cubes, some crushed ice may be dispensed. This may also happen if irregular sized cubes or ice chips are in the storage bin. crushed ice. This is normal because the ice is being channeled to the crusher.
e_______e_______e_o_e__e_______e_____o____o__o___e____e___o__________o__________________ Replacing the Filter Cartridge Periods Note: Leave the refrigerator door open while removing and installing filters or plugs; this will prevent water from flowing through the system and running into the fresh food compartment. As an added precaution, turn off the ice maker by moving the wire lever arm into the up (OFF) position, 1.
Care surfaces and Cleaning ................................................. with efore cleaning the freezer, allow it immersing in warm water. _IICAILITION: ...... Disconnect i the Refrigerator Cleaning t o warm up,_ | ...... , Do not to warm:up touch ! before Chart _! Soap and water Mild liquid sprays Vacuum cleaner attachment Base grille Condenser Cleaning brush (Part No. 20001017). Available from your dealer.
Food Storage "tips ................................................. Fresh Food Storage Frozen Food Storage • The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should be kept between 34°F and 40°F with an optimum temperature of 37°F. To check the temperature, place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and place in the center of the refrigerator. Check after 24 hours. If the temperature is above 40°F adjust the controls as explained on page 6.
Food Storage Chart (Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased.) Butter 1 month 6-9 months Wrap tightly or cover. Milk & cream 1 week Not recommended Check carton date. Close tightly. Don't return unused portions to original container. Don't freeze cream unless whipped. Cream cheese, cheese spread & cheese food 1-2 weeks Not recommended Wrap tightly.
Storage and Maintenance Vacations of Refrigerator ......... If you will be gone for a month or less, leave the controls at the usual settings• d) remove the filter cartridge (certain models) and install the filter bypass (see pages 16-17), dispose of the used cartridge. A new cartridge can be installed when the refrigerator is put back into service. During longer absences: e) clean and dry the refrigerator thoroughly, a) remove all food, f) leave the doors open to prevent odors.
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Warranty .......................... ......... .............................. Full One Year Warranty For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part that fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
