Maytag 61005299 manual

T op Mount Refrigerator U SER’S G UIDE Congratulations on your purchase of a Maytag Performa ™ refrigerator! Y our satisfaction is very important to us, so please read this guide car efully . Y ou will find instructions on the proper operation and maintenance of your new appliance. The “Before Y ou Call” section is designed to help you solv[...]

1 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Impor tant Safety Instructions • Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose. • T o pr event possibility of hazard due to electrical shock, never plug the refrigerator into a r eceptacle which has not been grounded adequately and in accor dance with the local and national electrical codes. See warning and the g[...]

2 Leveling Y our refrigerator is equipped with front and back r ollers so it can be moved away from the wall for cleaning. T o enhance its appearance and to maintain performance, your refrigerator should be level. For refrigerator models with adjustable wheels: • Remove the base grille by grasping both ends and pulling straight out (see fig. 1). [...]

3 FREEZER CONTROL FRESH FOOD CONTROL 4 - MID 7 - COLDEST • 5 • 4 • 3 • 6• 5• 4 • 3 • 2 Allow 24 hours between adjustments Initial setting : 4 (Mid setting) 4 - MID 7 - COLDEST 4 FRESH FOOD TEMP ST ART A T 4 COLDEST IS 7 FREEZER CONTROL ST ART A T 3 COLDEST COLD 5 4 3 2 1 T emperatur e Contr ols Depending on the model, the style and [...]

4 Adjust fresh food contr ol to next higher setting. Adjust fresh food contr ol to next lower setting. Adjust freezer contr ol to next higher setting. Adjust freezer contr ol to next lower setting. Set fresh food contr ol to OFF or 0. Slide the freezer contr ol to OFF . T emperatur e Contr ols T emperature Contr ol Guide No Defr osting Y our refrig[...]

5 Looking Inside Fr esh Food Compar tment Shelves Full W idth Shelves: Some models have full width shelves that rest on linear support rails. T o remove: pull the shelf forward until it stops, lift the fr ont and pull the shelf straight out. T o reinstall, reverse this pr ocedure. Adjustable Shelves: Cantilever shelves may be available with your re[...]

6 Looking Inside For best results, keep the crispers tightly closed. The Crispers provide storage for fr uit and vegetables. Some crisper drawers have humidity slide controls. For fruit storage, slide the contr ol to the left to provide lower humidity conditions in the drawer . For vegetable storage, slide the control to the right to provide higher[...]

7 The Egg Cradle (select models) holds a “dozen-plus” eggs. It can be removed to be washed or carried to a work area. Looking Inside Fr esh Food Compar tment T o use the Dairy Compartment, simply raise the cover . style may vary The Multi-Can Rack (select models) suspends fr om one of the spill-proof r efrigerator shelves. It hooks over the wir[...]

8 Fr eezer Compar tment Some refrigerators ar e equipped with an adjustable Freezer Shelf. The shelf can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of frozen food loads. T o remove the shelf: • lift the left end up about 3 inches • pull the right end bars out of the cups in the sidewall. T o replace the shelf: • reposition the r emovable support pl[...]

9 Ice Ser vice Ice Cube T rays Some models are equipped with ice cube trays and an ice storage bin. The bin stacks neatly on top of the ice cube trays. T o release the ice cubes from a tray , hold the tray upside down over the bin and twist both ends. Some models are automatic ice maker r eady . The number of the appropriate ice maker kit needed fo[...]

10 Food Storage Tips Fr ozen Food Storage • The fr eezer compartment of a refrigerator should be kept at approximately 0°F . T o check the temperatur e, place an appliance thermometer between the frozen packages and check after 24 hours. If the temperature is above 0˚F , adjust the control as described on page 4. • A fr eezer operates more ef[...]

11 Food Storage Char t (Storage times ar e approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality of the food when pur chased.) Foods Butter Milk & cream Cream cheese, cheese spread & cheese food Cottage cheese Sour cream Hard cheese (Swiss, Cheddar & Parmesan) Eggs in the shell, Leftover yolks or [...]

12 Car e & Cleaning Refer to the chart on the following page for specific refrigerator cleaning guidelines. Disconnect the power cor d before c leaning. Cleaning Under the Refrigerator Y our refrigerator can be rolled out for cleaning the floor underneath. Raise the locking feet if engaged (see page 2). Pull the refrigerator straight out fr om [...]

13 Car e and Cleaning Part Cleaning Agents Soap and water Mild liquid sprays V acuum cleaner attachment Cleaning brush (Part No. 20001017). A vailable from your dealer . Soap and water Mild liquid sprays Soap and water Mild liquid sprays Baking soda and water Soap and water Soap and water Glass cleaner Mild liquid sprays Soap and water Baking soda [...]

14 Befor e Y ou Call Moisture on inside cabinet walls Excessive moisture in crisper Foods dry out (fresh or frozen) Cabinet light not working Refrigerator compar tment too warm Refrigerator compar tment too cold Freezer compar tment too warm Freezer not freezing properl y Sizzling sound in freezer Visible glo w in the freezer vents Ice cubes sticki[...]

15 Refrigerator W arranty Full One Y ear W arranty For one (1) year from the date of original retail pur chase, any part that fails in normal home use will be repair ed or replaced free of char ge. Ice Maker – when purchased with the r efrigerator and installed by the dealer the ice maker will be considered part of the refrigerator for warranty p[...]