Maytag MCS 16021937 - Manual (Page 3)

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2. Remove toe grille and bottom bracket
cover(s).
• Open freezer door as wide as
possible.
• Depending on the model of your
refrigerator, you may have one or
two bracket covers.
3. Remove top hinge
cover from refrigerator
door by removing
Phillips screw.
• Retain screw and
cover for replace-
ment.
4. Unscrew 5 ⁄
16
" hex head
screws from top hinge
to remove hinge.
• Retain all screws for
later use.
5. Lift refrigerator door from center hinge
pin.
6. For freezer door models
only: Hold freezer door
while removing hinge pin
with a
5 ⁄
16
" hex head driver.
Remove door from bottom hinge.
• Retain hinge pin for later use.
For freezer drawer models only:
Remove center hinge pin with a
5 ⁄
16
" hex
head driver.
• Retain hinge pin for later use.
7. Remove Phillips
screws to remove
center hinge.
• Retain all screws
for later use.
8. Remove bottom hinge or stabilizing
bracket with 3 ⁄
8
" hex head driver.
• Retain screws for
later use.
• Lift out bottom hinge
pin (select models).
Installation
Your new refrigerator was packed care-
fully for shipment. Remove and discard
shelf packing clips (if used) located just
above each shelf where they hook onto
the frame. To remove plastic clips wiggle
the clips sideways and pull straight out.
Measuring the opening
A 1 ⁄
2
" of air space should be provided for the
top and back of the refrigerator. When
installing your refrigerator, measure carefully.
Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet,
tile, wood floors, rugs) may make your
opening smaller than anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using
the leveling procedure under How to
Level Your Refrigerator (page 7).
IMPORTANT: If refrigerator is to be
installed into a recess where top of refrig-
erator is completely covered, use dimen-
sions from floor to top of hinge cap to ver-
ify proper clearance.
Transporting your
refrigerator
Follow these tips when moving the refrig-
erator to final location:
➢ NEVER transport refrigerator on its
side. If an upright position is not possi-
ble, lay refrigerator on its back. Allow
refrigerator to sit upright for approxi-
mately 30 minutes prior to plugging
refrigerator in to assure oil return to
the compressor. Plugging refrigerator
in immediately may cause damage to
internal parts.
➢ Use an appliance dolly when moving
refrigerator. ALWAYS truck refrigera-
tor from its side or back–NEVER from
its front.
➢ Protect outside finish of refrigerator
during transport by wrapping cabinet
in blankets or inserting padding
between the refrigerator and dolly.
➢ Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with
straps or bungee cords. Thread straps
through handles when possible. DO NOT
overtighten. Overtightening restraints
may dent or damage outside finish.
Selecting the best
location
Observe these points when choosing the
final location for your refrigerator:
➢ DO NOT install refrigerator near oven,
radiator or other heat source. If not
possible, shield refrigerator with
cabinet material.
➢ DO NOT install where temperature
falls below 55° F (13° C). Malfunction
may occur at this temperature.
➢ Make sure floor is level. If floor is not
level, shim rear wheels of refrigerator
with a piece of plywood or other shim
material.
➢ To assure proper door closure, verify
that the refrigerator is leveled with a
1 ⁄
4
"
tilt to the back.
How to remove the
doors and hinges
Some installations require door removal
to get refrigerator to final location. If
removal of the pullout drawer is required,
see later section entitled How to
Remove and Install the Pullout Drawer
(page 5).
To avoid electrical shock which can
cause severe personal injury or death,
observe the following:
➢ Disconnect power to refrigerator
before removing doors. Connect
power only after replacing doors.
WARNING
To avoid damage to walls and flooring,
protect soft vinyl or other flooring with
cardboard, rugs or other protective
material.
CAUTION
1. Unplug power cord from power
source.
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