■Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille, the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area of the condenser.
■Replace the base grille when finished.
5.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Changing the Light Bulb
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, and wattage (no greater than 40 watts).
1.Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove the light shield, if necessary.
Freezer drawer models
■Top of the refrigerator compartment - Slide the light shield toward the back of the compartment to release it from the light assembly.
■Top of freezer compartment - The light shield opens from the back. Firmly press forward on the notches in the back of the shield and pull the shield down.
NOTE: You may need to remove the upper freezer shelf or basket to access the light assembly.
Freezer door models
■Top of the refrigerator compartment - Slide the shield toward the back to release it from the light assembly.
■Top of freezer compartment - Squeeze and pull rear of light shield toward you to release the tabs, then pull down.
3.Replace the
4.Replace the light shield.
Freezer drawer models
■Top of the refrigerator compartment - Insert the tabs on the shield into the liner holes on each side of light assembly. Slide the shield toward the front until it locks into place.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the light shield, do not force the shield beyond the locking point.
■Top of the freezer compartment - Insert the front tabs of the shield into the liner and snap the back portion of the shield over the light assembly.
Freezer door models
■Top of the refrigerator compartment - Insert the tabs on the shield into the liner holes on each side of the light assembly. Slide the shield toward the front until it locks.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the light shield, do not force the shield beyond the locking point.
■Top of freezer compartment - Insert front tabs of light shield into liner and snap the back of the shield over light assembly.
5.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
In the U.S.A., www.maytag.com In Canada, www.maytag.ca
Refrigerator Operation
The refrigerator will not operate
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.
■Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working.
■Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■Are controls on? Make sure the refrigerator controls are on. See “Using the Control(s).”
■New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely.
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting will not cool either compartment more quickly.
The motor seems to run too much
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its
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