Maytag Performa MBF1956HEB, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...MAYI AG MAYI AG l_e_forma TM Bottom Freezer Form No B t2 06 ...

Page 2: ...y Symbols Words Labels This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against possible electrical shock hazards It must be plugged into a grounding receptacle Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle Do not unde...

Page 3: ...SAVE TH ESE l NSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 4: ... side If an upright position is not possible lay refrigerator on its back Allow refrigerator to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in to assure oil returns to the compresson Plugging the refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to internal parts Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side or back NEVER from its front Protect ...

Page 5: ...ensure the top marking on the interior of the toe grille is oriented correctly Align the toe grille mounting dips with the lower cabinet slots Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place 2 6 Unplug power cord from power source Remove toe grille and bottom bracket cover s see page 3 t Remove top hinge cover from refrigerator door by removing Phillips screw and retain screw and cover for la...

Page 6: ...dle unlatch the snaps by pushing them inward away from the side bracket Lift the cradles off of the rails 4 Remove Phillips screw from each of the drawer slides select models 5 Lift top of drawer front to unhook the drawer from the slides Lift door front out to remove 4 Lower door front into final position Replace and tighten Phillips screws that were removed from the drawer slides select models P...

Page 7: ...els I Remove door s see page 4 2 Transfer cabinet plugs and cabinet screws to opposite side of cabinet Remove cabinet plugs with flat blade of screwdriver tip wrapped in masking tape Remove center mullion screws with _ _ hex head screwdriver Freezer door models Remove bottom mullion screws with Ys hex head driver 3 Transfer door stops from bottom edge of fresh food door and freezer door if applica...

Page 8: ...quence as shown Freezer Nandles Partiam_Width Nandme Materiams Needed Phillips screwdriver To UnstaH 1 Install handle by fastening with screws removed from edge of door If reversing freezer door remove door plugs from top edge of door and insert into screw holes To Remove 1 Remove handle screws with Phillips screwdriver and retain screws for later use Front Mount Freezer Nandle Materiams Needed Gl...

Page 9: ... 6 With hands still firmly keeping the handle flat against the freezer door you may have to reverse directions momentarily to assure clip tab engagement Then firmly slide the handle to the right until it clicks The audible click indicates that the fastening clips are securely interlocked To Remove 1 At the right end flex the handle base away from the surface of the freezer drawer Simultaneously sl...

Page 10: ...ess Steel Door 1 Remove plastic button plug at base of handle with a very small flat blade screwdriver Insert phillips screwdriver into f _ 1 predrilled hole to remove screw 2 Slide handle down and remove from door clip 2 Locate predrilled hole at base of handle and fit hollow end of handle over left door clip Fit other end of handle over left door clip and slide left as far as possible NOTE If en...

Page 11: ...sleeve B on copper tube end as illustrated Reminder Do not use an old sleeve B Place end of copper tubing into water valve inlet port Shape tubing slightly Do not kink so that tubing feeds straight into inlet port 5 Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw nut into inlet port Tighten nut with wrench U MPORTANT Do not overtighten Cross threading may occur Pull on tubing to confirm connection is secure...

Page 12: ...king compartment temperature Except when starting the refrigerator do not change either control more than one number at a time Allow 2 4 hours for temperatures to stabilize Changing either control will have some effect on the temperature of the other compartment Temperature Control Guide Refrigerator too warm Turn the refrigerator control to next higher number Refrigerator too cold Turn the refrig...

Page 13: ...ther and after excessive or lengthy door openings Adjusting the Controls 24 hours after adding food you may decide that one or both compartments should be colder or warmer if so adjust the control s as indicated in the Temperature Control Guide table below See page 20 for instructions on checking compartment temperature Except when starting the refrigerator do not change either control more than o...

Page 14: ...to the optimum setting for 2a hours in order to produce more ice Note When the Speed Ice feature is in operation the _4 and z pads for the freezer control will not operate Vacation Mode The Vacation Mode feature causes the freezer to defrost less frequently conserving energy The Vacation Mode indicator light will ilhminate when the feature is activated To deactivate press the Vacation Mode pad aga...

Page 15: ...e the status 3 When changes are complete press the Door Alarm pad for three seconds OR close the Fresh Food door Super Cool CO select models When Super Cool is ON an air mixing fan in the fresh food compartment is activated to improve air flow and temperature control To save energy this feature may be deactivated by choosing OFK Temperature Display F_C Change the display to show temperatures in de...

Page 16: ...lf to the very top of the vertical rails as the shelf may become jammed To Remove Completely unload the shelf and pull the shelf forward When the shelf stops press up on the tabs located underneath its outside edges then continue pulling forward clear of the frame To UnstaH Align the shelf to the frame and push it all the way back There is no need to depress the tabs for reinstallation Inordinary ...

Page 17: ... width Door Shelf removes for easy cleaning To Remove Slide shelf up and puil straight out To nstalh Reverse above procedure Storage Drawers Snack Drawer select models _ The Snack rawer can be used for II storage of miscellaneous items or extra produce _ _ _ q To Remove Pull drawer out to full extension Tilt up front of drawer and pull straight ouL To nstaih Insert drawer into frame rails and push...

Page 18: ...erator select models Place drawer onto rails and slide drawer back until it fails into place Some models feature a divider to organize the drawer into sections To Remove Pulldrawer completely out and raise the front of the divider to unhook it from the rear wall of the drawer and lift it out To UnstaJJ Hook back of divider over rear wall of the drawer and lower into place CaR Rack select models Th...

Page 19: ... one or two batches will probably contain undersized and irregular cubes because of air in the supply line When the ice cubes are ejected it is normal for several cubes to be joined together at the ends They can easily be broken apart The ice maker will continue to make ice until the supply of ice cubes raises the sensor arm shutting the ice maker oft Certain sounds may accompany the various cycle...

Page 20: ... of shelf on liner tabs and slide down Models with pullout freezer drawer Upper Wire Basket To Remove Pull upper basket out to full extension and lift out to remove To Install Slide upper basket into freezer Make sure that rear of basket hooks behind rail catch Freezer Drawer Models See page 5 for lower basket and complete pullout drawer instructions ice Cube Tray select models The ice Cube Tray p...

Page 21: ...ur cream or yogurt when mold appears Dairy Food Most dairy foods such as milk yogurt sour cream and cottage cheese have freshness dates on their cartons for appropriate length of storage Store these foods in the original carton and refrigerate immediately after purchasing and after each use Frozen Food Storage The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be kept at approximately 0 F 18 C To ch...

Page 22: ...s in the shell 3 weeks Not recommended Refrigerate small ends down Leftover yolks or whites 2 to 4 days 9 to 12 months For each cup of yolks to be frozen add 1 tsp sugar for use in sweet or 1 tsp salt for non sweet dishes FRUUTS Apples 1 month 8 months cooked May also store unripe or hard apples at 60 to 70 F 16 to 21 C Bananas 2 to 4 days 6 months Ripen at room temperature before whole peeled ref...

Page 23: ... with freezer wrap MEATS Bacon 7 days 1 month Beef or lamb ground 1 to 2 days 3 to 4 months Fresh meats can be kept in original packaging for refrigeration Beef or lamb roast and steak 3 to 5 days 6 to 9 months Place in the meat and cheese drawer When freezing longer than two weeks overwrap with freezer wrap Ham fully cooked whole 7 days I to 2 months half 5 days 1 to 2 months slices 3 days 1 to 2...

Page 24: ...couring pads A dishwasher Use a tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in I quart 1 lite0 warm soapy water Rinse surfaces with clean warm water and dry immediately to avoid water spots Use warm soapy water and a soft clean cloth or sponge Rinse surfaces with clean warm water and dry immediately to avoid water spots To polish and help prevent finger prints follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray part...

Page 25: ...r compartments 4 Close doors and let stand 24 to 48 hours Fnergy Saving Tips Avoid overcrowding refrigerator shelves This reduces air circulation around food and causes refrigerator to run longer Avoid adding too much warm food to refrigerator at one time This overloads compartments and slows rate of cooling Do not use aluminum foil wax paper or paper toweling as shelf liners This decreases air fl...

Page 26: ...shield toward front of refrigerator until it locks into phce Do not force shield beyond locking point Doing so may damage light shield Freezer style of light shield varies Reach behind the light cover With firm pressure press forward on the notches at the back of the cover and pull down The cover will open from the back 3 Remove the cover 4_ 5 Remove light bulb Replace bulb with appliance bulb e g...

Page 27: ...ution and a clean soft cloth four tablespoons of baking soda in one quart of warm wate0 6 Dry thoroughly 7 Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of mold and mildew Upon your return After a short vacation or absence For models with automatic ice makers Reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve see page 10 Monitor water connection for 2 4 hours and correct leaks if necessary Restar...

Page 28: ...slikeanelectric Normaloperation clockandsnapsinandout Air rushingor _ Freezer fan C andcondenser fan make _ Normaloperation this noisewhileoperating Gurglingor _ Evaporator E andheatexchanger F _ Normaloperation boiling sound refrigerant makesthisnoisewhenflowing Icecubesfrom icemaker selectmodels drop Normaloperation intoicebucket G Vibrating noise Compressor H makes a pulsating sound Normal oper...

Page 29: ...too warm Refrigerator is not level See page 3 for details on how to level your refrigerator Check gaskets for proper seal Clean if necessary according to the chart on page 23 Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from closing properly O e improperly closed drawers ice buckets oversized or improperly stored containers etc Controls need to be adjusted See pages 11 14 to adjust your c...

Page 30: ...enser coiis are dirty Controis need to be adjusted Door is not dosing properiy Normal Operation See page 16 for proper drawer placement See page 3 for details on how to level your refrigerator Clean drawer channels with warm soapy water Rinse and dry thoroughly Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer channels Reduce time door is open Organize food items efficiently to assure door is open f...

Page 31: ...e was installed Check water connection see page 10_ Self piercing and _ _ saddle valves cause low water pressure and may clog the line over time The manufacturer is not responsible for property damage due to improper installation or water connection ice forms in inlet Water pressure is low Water pressure must be between 35 to 1O0pounds tube to ice maker per square inch to function properly Freezer...

Page 32: ...amages so the above exclusion may not apply If You Need Service Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag ServicessM Maytag Customer Assistance at 1 800 888 9900 U S A or 1 800 888 2002 Canada to locate an authorized servicer Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status Refer to Warran yfor further information on owner s responsibilities for warranty se...