Maytag Upright Freezers Installation instructions, Remove Packing Materials, Install Freezer

Important safety information

Installation instructions

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 under any circum- stances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug.

Power supply cord with three-prong grounding plug

Grounding type wall receptacle

REMOVE PACKING

MATERIALS:

Remove materials, tape and labels before using the freezer.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the material.

Clean your freezer before using it:

1. Use a sponge, cloth or paper towel and mild detergent in warm water to clean outside and inside of freezer, door liner and gasket.

2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

CHOOSE FREEZER

LOCATION:

1. Locate the freezer in a safe place, indoors, away from direct sunlight or heat sources such as a range, dish- washer, laundry equipment, heat vents or radiator.

2. DO NOT store flammables such as gasoline near the freezer.

3. Check the strength of the floor. It should hold the weight of a fully loaded freezer.

4. Allow at least 3" (7.5 cm) between top of freezer and the ceiling.

5. Allow at least 1" (2.5 cm) between back of freezer and the wall.

6. Allow 3" (7.5 cm) on each side of the freezer for ease of installation.

7. If the freezer is to be against a wall, you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can be opened wider.

8. This freezer is designed to operate at a household temperature of 55° to 110° F (12.8° to 43° C).

INSTALL FREEZER:

Raise Lower

1.Adjust the 2 front legs so that the front of the freezer is slightly higher than the back. When adjusted properly, the door will swing shut from 10" open.

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