Maytag UKF8001AXX-200 installation instructions Temperature and Moisture, Ice and Water

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The doors will not close completely

■Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.

■Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back into the correct position.

The doors are difficult to open

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

■Gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact surfaces with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth.

Temperature and Moisture

Temperature is too warm

■New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely.

■Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed.

■Large load of food added? Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal temperature.

■Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions? Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in 24 hours. See “Using the Control(s).”

Temperature is too cold in refrigerator

■Refrigerator air vent blocked? If the air vent located in the top, left, rear corner of the refrigerator compartment is blocked by items placed directly in front of it, the refrigerator will get too cold. Move items away from the air vent.

■Ice storage bin in correct position? See “Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin.”

■Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions? Adjust the controls a setting warmer. Check temperature in 24 hours. See “Using the Control(s).”

There is interior moisture buildup

NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.

■Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.

■Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed.

Ice and Water

The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice

■Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.

■Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line.

■Ice maker turned on? Make sure ice maker is on. See “Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin.”

■New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice production.

■Refrigerator door closed completely? Close the door firmly. If it does not close completely, see “The doors will not close completely.”

■Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice.

■Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm? Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.

■Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and operate ice maker. If ice volume improves, then the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it correctly.

■Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. See “Water Supply Requirements.”

The ice cubes are hollow or small

NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure.

■Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff valve fully open.

■Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce water flow. Straighten the water source line.

■Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and operate ice maker. If ice quality improves, then the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it correctly.

■Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure. See “Water Supply Requirements.”

■Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice

■New plumbing connections? New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice.

■Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow 24 hours for ice maker to make new ice.

■Odor transfer from food? Use airtight, moisture proof packaging to store food.

■Are there minerals (such as sulfur) in the water? A water filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.

■Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration system needs additional flushing. Flush the water system before using a new water filter. Replace water filter when indicated. See “Water Filtration System.”

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Contents Refrigerator Safety Refrigerator User InstructionsUnpack the Refrigerator Installation InstructionsClean Before Using Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or FreezerRecommended Grounding Method Location RequirementsElectrical Requirements Water Pressure Water Supply RequirementsConnect the Water Supply Reverse Osmosis Water SupplyConnect to Refrigerator Complete the InstallationRefrigerator Doors and Drawer Remove and Replace HandlesRemove Drawer Front Replace Doors and HingesRemove and Replace Freezer Drawer Replace Drawer FrontBottom Hinges Refrigerator USE Adjust the DoorsUsing the Controls Opening and Closing DoorsCondition Temperature Adjustment Adjusting the ControlsAdditional Features Cooling On/OffIce Maker and Ice Storage Bin Water Filter Status Light and Filter ResetCrisper Humidity Control Water and Ice DispensersTo Dispense Ice Water Filter Status LightTo Dispense Water Water Filtration System CleaningRefrigerator Care Refrigerator Operation TroubleshootingChanging the Light Bulb Temperature and Moisture Ice and WaterWater is leaking from the dispenser system Water Filter CertificationsWater and ice dispenser will not operate properly Water from the dispenser is warmPerformance Data Sheet Application Guidelines/Water Supply ParametersItems Excluded from Warranty Maytag Refrigeration Limited WarrantyFirst Year Limited Warranty Parts and Labor This limited warranty does not coverPage Instructions Dutilisation DU Réfrigérateur Sécurité DU RéfrigérateurDéballage du réfrigérateur Instructions D’INSTALLATIONExigences demplacement Raccordement de la canalisation deau Spécifications électriquesSpécifications de l’alimentation en eau Portes et tiroir du réfrigérateur Achever l’installationDépose et réinstallation des poignées Raccordement au réfrigérateurRéinstallation de la façade du tiroir Réinstallation des portes et des charnièresRetirer et réinstaller le tiroir du congélateur Dépose des portes et des charnièresRéinstallation de la façade du tiroir Ajustement des portes Utilisation des commandesUtilisation DU Réfrigérateur Ouverture et fermeture des portesCondition Ajustement DE LA Température Ajustement des commandesRefroidissement On/Off marche/arrêt Machine à glaçons et bac d’entreposage Témoin lumineux du filtre à eau et réinstallation du filtrePour réinstaller le bac d’entreposage à glaçons Réglage de lhumidité dans le bac à légumesDistribution d’eau Distributeurs d’eau et de glaçonsTaux de production de glaçons Distribution de glaceSystème de filtration de leau Remplacement du filtre à eauTémoin lumineux de l’état du filtre à eau La lampe du distributeurEntretien DU Réfrigérateur NettoyageFonctionnement du réfrigérateur Remplacement de l’ampoule d’éclairageDépannage Température et humidité Glaçons et eau’eau coule du système de distribution Les glaçons sont creux ou petitsGoût, odeur ou couleur grise des glaçons Leau du distributeur est tièdeFeuille DE Données SUR LA Performance Système de filtration d’eau intérieurLa présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas MaytagÉléments Exclus DE LA Garantie Maytag Brand Home Appliances Page Page Page W10314958A SP PN W10314959A

UKF8001AXX-200 specifications

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