Refrigerator use, Adjust the doors, Using the control – Maytag M8RXEGMXS User Manual

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Adjust the Doors

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers – one on the right
and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you
want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using
the instructions below.

Depending on your model, your refrigerator may have leveling
legs (Style 1) or leveling screws (Style 2). They are part of the
front roller assemblies which are found at the base of the
refrigerator on either side.

1. Turn the leveling legs or leveling screws to the right to raise

that side of the refrigerator or to the left to lower that side. It
may take several turns to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the
refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws and
rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.

2. Open both doors again and be sure that they close as easily

as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear
by turning both leveling screws to the right. It may take
several more turns, and you should turn both leveling screws
the same amount.

Style 1

Style 2

3. Using a level, be sure that the refrigerator is still level side to

side. Readjust if necessary.

REFRIGERATOR USE

Using the Control

The temperature control is located at the top of the refrigerator
compartment. It controls the temperature in both the refrigerator
and freezer compartments.

For your convenience, the Temperature Control is preset at the
factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the
control is still preset to the mid-setting as shown.

NOTE: To turn your refrigerator off, turn the refrigerator control to
the word OFF or until the word OFF appears. Your product will
not cool when the refrigerator control is set to OFF.

IMPORTANT:

Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before
adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food
into the refrigerator.

If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely,
your food may spoil. Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer
Controls to a higher (colder) than recommended setting will
not cool the compartments any faster.

Adjusting Controls

The mid-setting indicated in the previous section should be
correct for normal household usage. The controls are set
correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice
cream is firm.

If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or
freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked.

If you need to adjust temperatures, use the settings listed in the
chart below as a guide. Wait at least 24 hours between
adjustments and then recheck the temperatures.

CONDITION/REASON:

ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR section too warm

- Door opened often, large amount
of food added or room
temperature very warm

Adjust REFRIGERATOR
or TEMPERATURE
Control one setting
higher

FREEZER section too warm/ice
not made fast enough

- Door opened often, or large
amount of food added or very cold
room temperature (can’t cycle
often enough)

- Heavy ice usage

Adjust FREEZER or
TEMPERATURE Control
one setting higher

REFRIGERATOR section too cold

- Controls not set correctly for
your conditions

Adjust REFRIGERATOR
or TEMPERATURE
Control one setting
lower

FREEZER section too cold

- Controls not set correctly for
your conditions

Adjust FREEZER or
TEMPERATURE Control
one setting lower

normal

coldest

off

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