Remove Doors and Hinges

IMPORTANT:

■Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

■Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door while the hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, Torx®† T20 screwdriver, #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it toward you.

3.Starting with the right-hand side door, remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door from the bottom hinge pin.

4.Remove top hinge cover from left side refrigerator door. Disconnect the wiring plug located on top of the hinge by wedging a flat-blade screwdriver or your fingernail between the two sections. See Connections graphic.

5.Disconnect the water line by pulling back on the locking collar while pulling the water line out of the water line connector. See Connections graphic.

6.Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the left-hand side door from the bottom hinge pin.

7.Using a ³⁄₈" hex wrench, remove the leveling leg brackets from the bottom of the cabinet. Keep screws for later use.

Replace Doors and Hinges

1.Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.

2.Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom Hinge graphic. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.

3.Align the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door aligns evenly with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all screws.

4.Reconnect the wiring plug on top of the left-hand side refrigerator door.

5.Reconnect the water line by pulling back the locking collar ring while firmly pushing the water line into the connector.

6.Check for leaks. Replace the top hinge covers.

†®TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.

Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer

IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to remove and replace the freezer drawer. Graphics are included later in this section.

Remove Drawer Front

1.Open the freezer drawer to full extension.

2.Loosen the four screws attaching the drawer glides to the drawer front. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.

NOTE: Loosen screws three to four turns. Keep the screws in the drawer front.

3.Lift drawer front upward and off the screws. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.

Replace Drawer Front

1.Slide the drawer glides out of the freezer compartment. Insert the screws in the top of the drawer front into the slots in the drawer brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.

2.Pull the drawer brackets toward you to position the two screws in the bottom of the drawer front into the brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.

3.Completely tighten the four screws.

Final Steps

1.Replace the base grille.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

2.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

3.Return all removable parts to doors and drawer and food to refrigerator and freezer.

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MFI2269VEM specifications

The Maytag MFI2269VEM is a standout appliance in the realm of French-door refrigerators, seamlessly combining functionality, design, and durable technology. It appeals to modern homeowners who value quality and reliability in their kitchen appliances.

One of the primary features of the MFI2269VEM is its spacious interior. With a generous capacity of 21.7 cubic feet, this refrigerator provides ample room to store groceries, leftovers, and beverages, making it ideal for families and individuals alike. The multi-zone temperature control is designed to maintain optimal freshness for all stored items, ensuring that fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meats are preserved effectively.

The refrigerator's exterior features a sleek stainless steel finish, which not only adds elegance to any kitchen decor but is also designed to resist smudges and fingerprints, making it easy to maintain its pristine appearance. The French-door design allows easy access to both the refrigerator and freezer sections, enhancing convenience during daily use.

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