Maytag Refrigerator warranty Leveling, Materials Needed

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Installation

Leveling

To enhance the appearance and maintain performance the refrigerator should be level.

Note

Complete any required door reversal, panel installation and/or a water supply connection, before leveling.

Materials Needed

3/8"hex head

driver

Carpenter's

level

4.Turn both rear adjustment screws (B) clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower the rear of the

refrigerator.

Using the carpenter's level, make sure front of refrigerator is '/4"(6 ram) or '/2bubble higher than

back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level from side to side.

If required, correct rocking of refrigerator by turning rear adjustment screw clockwise to raise rocking corner. If doors are uneven, do the following:

• Determine which door needs to be raised.

Turn front roller

adjustment screw (A)

1. Remove

toe grille.

• Grasp

firmly and pull bottom

clockwise to raise front corner of door.

O

outward to unclip.

2. Remove bottom bracket cover(s).

• Place the eraser end of a pencil or similar blunt

tool in the cover notch.

Notch

Location

Use slight pressure to pry the cover loose.

Continue to maintain

downward pressure to the notched side of the cover while

swinging it off.

3.Using hex head driver, turn both of the front

adjustment screws (A) clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower the front of the

refrigerator.

If one refrigerator door has reached the limit of its adjustment range and doors are still not level, raise or lower the opposite door by turning roller adjustment screw counterclockwise.

Check with level to verify '/4"tilt to the back for proper door closure.

If refrigerator is aligned and stable, replace toe grille and hinge covers.

7.Replace bracket cover(s).

Position cover into the outer edge of the hinge.

Swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap it into place.

8.Replace the toe grille.

Note

For proper reinstallation, ensure the "top" marking on the interior of the toe grille is oriented correctly.

Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower cabinet slots.

Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.

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