Maytag MB1927PEHB - Manual (Page 4)

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NSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
These instructions were provided to aid
you in the installation of your refrigerator.
The manufacturer cannot be responsible
for improper installation.
Steps to follow…
A qualified engineer must connect
refrigerator in accordance with these
installation instructions. Measure door
opening and depth and width of
refrigerator. Remove handles or doors if
required. Engineer must also do the
following:
1. Follow local water and electrical
company connection regulations.
2. Complete water supply connection
before electrical supply connection.
Service to or replacement of power
cord must be performed by a qualified
servicer.
1. Install on an earthed outlet with a
separate 220-240 volt, 50hz., 10A
circuit.
2. Protect soft flooring with cardboard or
rugs.
3. Provide 5 mm clearance at side of
refrigerator and for models more than
60 cm deep, provide 12.7 mm
clearance at top and back of
refrigerator.
4. 60 cm deep models.
Trim corners of counter top to a 45°
angle if counter top has 25 mm
overhang.
How to remove wooden
base
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, two people must remove
wooden base.
CAUTION
1. Tape doors shut to prevent doors
from opening unexpectedly.
2. Slide appliance cart under side of
refrigerator.
3. Wrap refrigerator with blanket or pad.
Thread strap around refrigerator. Put
foam shipping pads, located in
shipping carton, under strap.
Tighten strap securely.
4. Lower appliance cart to floor with
appliance cart handles on bottom.
5. Remove top two bolts from skid.
6. Return refrigerator and appliance
cart to an upright position. Remove
strap.
7. Slide appliance cart under opposite
side of refrigerator.
8. Repeat steps 3–5.
9. Remove wooden base.
10. Return refrigerator and appliance
cart to an upright position and
remove appliance cart.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave refrigerator
on its side longer than necessary to
remove bolts.
➢ Remove 1 ⁄
4
" hex head screws from
door face with hex head driver.
• If reversing door,
remove door plugs
from opposite side
of door and insert
in screw holes.
➢ Align handle holes
with screw holes on
door face and
secure with 2 door
face screws
previously removed.
➢ Locate handle trim in literature pack
and install over top and bottom of
handle.
• Secure top handle trim
with remaining screw
removed previously.
• Snap bottom trim over
bottom portion of handle.
➢ Align handle holes with screw holes
on door edge and
secure with screws
previously re-
moved.
Installing freezer
handle
If installing handle for the first time, the
freezer handle can be located in the
literature package inside the refrigerator.
➢ Remove Phillips screws from top edge
of freezer door opposite hinge side.
• Retain screws for later replacement.
• If reversing freezer door, remove
door plugs from top edge of door and
insert into screw holes.
Installing fresh food
front-mount handle
If installing handles for the first time, the
fresh food handle can be located within
the fresh food section. The handle trim
will be located in the literature package.