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Use

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Water and Ice Dispensers

IMPORTANT:

Allow

 

3 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water.

Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the 

first three batches of ice produced. Allow 2 to 3 days for the 

storage bin to fill completely following installation.
The dispensing system will not operate when either 

refrigerator door or the freezer drawer is open.

Flush the Water System

Air in the water dispensing system can cause the water dispenser 

to drip. After connecting the refrigerator to a water source or 

replacing the water filter, flush the water system. 
Flushing the water dispensing system, forces air from the water 

line and filter and prepares the water filter for use. Additional 

flushing may be required in some households.

NOTE:

 As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of 

the dispenser.

1.

Using a sturdy container, depress and hold the water 

dispenser pad for 5 seconds.

2.

Release the dispenser pad for 5 seconds. Repeat steps 1 and 

2 until water begins to flow. 

3.

Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing 

the dispenser pad (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total 

of 3 gal. (12 L) has been dispensed.

The Water Dispenser

IMPORTANT:

 

Dispense at least 1 qt (1 L) of water every week to maintain a 

fresh supply.
If the flow of water from the dispenser decreases, it could be 

caused by low water pressure. 

To check water pressure:

With the water filter removed, dispense 1 cup of water. If 

1 cup of water is dispensed in 8 seconds or less, the 

water pressure to the refrigerator meets the minimum 

requirement.
If it takes longer than 8 seconds to dispense 1 cup of 

water, the water pressure to the refrigerator is lower than 

recommended. See “Water Supply Requirements” and 

“Troubleshooting” for suggestions.

The Ice Dispenser

Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin. To turn off the ice 

maker, see “Ice Maker and Storage Bin.”
The dispenser may continue to make noise and ice may continue 

to dispense for several seconds after releasing the dispenser 

button or pad.

IMPORTANT:

 If the ice cubes are hollow or have an irregular 

shape, it could be because of low water pressure. See “Water 

Supply Requirements.”

To Clean the Ice Dispenser Chute:

Humidity causes ice to naturally clump together. Ice particles can 

build up until the ice dispenser chute becomes blocked. 
If ice is not dispensed regularly, it may be necessary to empty the 

ice storage bin and clean the ice delivery chute, the ice storage 

bin and the area beneath the storage bin every 2 weeks.

If necessary, remove the ice clogging the storage bin and 

delivery chute, using a plastic utensil. 
Clean the ice delivery chute and the bottom of the ice storage 

bin using a warm, damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

Dispensing

IMPORTANT: 

Hold the glass close to the dispenser opening so water or ice 

will fall into the glass.
You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the button or pad 

to activate the dispenser. Pressing hard will not make water or 

ice dispense faster or in greater quantities.

Press SELECT to toggle through the following choices in a 

continuous loop. The icons on the display indicate your selection.

Water (default) - Dispenses water
Crushed Ice - Dispenses crushed ice

NOTE: 

Cubes are crushed before being dispensed. This may 

cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice. Noise from 

the ice crusher is normal, and pieces of ice may vary in size.
Cubed Ice - Dispenses cubed ice.

NOTE:

 When changing from crushed to cubed, a few ounces 

of crushed ice will be dispensed along with the first cubes. 

To Dispense Water

1.

Press and hold the WATER button to start dispensing water.

2.

Release the button to stop dispensing.

OR

1.

Press a sturdy glass against the dispenser pad. 

2.

Remove the glass to stop dispensing.

To Dispense Ice 

1.

Press the ICE button to start dispensing ice.

2.

Release the button to stop dispensing. 

OR

Water

Crushed

Cubed

Cut Hazard

Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice.
Failure to do so can result in cuts.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for MFT2778EEZ01

Page 1: ...French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator W10859990A Use Care Guide www maytag com www maytag ca U S 1 800 688 9900 Canada 1 800 807 6777...

Page 2: ...es 12 Refrigerator Leveling Door Closing and Alignment 13 FILTERS AND ACCESSORIES 14 Water Filtration System 14 Install the Water Filter 14 The Water Filter Status Light 14 Replace the Water Filter 15...

Page 3: ...hemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator Failure to do so can result in death or b...

Page 4: ...or and freezer compartments have dedicated evaporators to provide fresh and frozen foods with separate climates Frozen food stays cold and dry while fresh food remains at the ideal temperature and hum...

Page 5: ...ed for use in a location where the temperature ranges from a minimum of 55 F 13 C to a maximum of 110 F 43 C The preferred room temperature range for optimum performance which reduces electricity usag...

Page 6: ...d adjustable door or utility bins from doors Gather the required tools and read all instructions before removing doors TOOLS NEEDED hex key wrench and a 2 Phillips screwdriver WARNING Electrical Shock...

Page 7: ...spenser run through the left hand door hinge so they must be disconnected before removing the door 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the cover from the top hinge 2 Disconnect the water dispenser t...

Page 8: ...pin 2 Using the two internal hex head screws fasten the hinge to the cabinet Do not tighten the screws completely 3 Reconnect the water dispenser tubing Style 1 Insert the tubing into the fitting unt...

Page 9: ...5 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator and approved accessories be provided Use an outl...

Page 10: ...refrigerator which is used to connect to the household water line is a PEX cross linked polyethylene tube Copper and PEX tubing connections from the household water line to the refrigerator are accept...

Page 11: ...t from the end of the water line inlet 3 Thread the nut onto the end of the tubing Tighten the nut by hand Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns Do not overtighten NOTE To avoid rattling be sur...

Page 12: ...onto the adjacent refrigerator door 9 With the drawer s closed place the handle onto the shoulder screws so that the setscrews are facing down toward the floor 10 Firmly push the handle toward the dra...

Page 13: ...ng someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the brake feet This makes it easier to turn them Style 1 Style 2 5 Make sure the doors are even at the top and that the space...

Page 14: ...lush the water system you may experience dripping and or decreased flow from the water dispenser The Water Filter Status Light Press WATER FILTER to display the percentage of filter life remaining fro...

Page 15: ...d prior to use Installing the Air Filter Install the air filter behind the vented door located on the rear wall near the top of the refrigerator compartment 1 Remove the air filter from its packaging...

Page 16: ...igerator 2 Open the housing by pulling up and out on the back 3 Remove the Produce Preserver pouches from the packaging and place them into the housing NOTE For best performance always use two pouches...

Page 17: ...contact us See Accessories for information on ordering 1 Remove the used pouches from the Produce Preserver housing 2 Remove the used status indicator 3 Install the replacement pouches and status indi...

Page 18: ...sleep mode when the control buttons and dispenser pads have not been used for 2 minutes or more Press any control to reactivate the display screen Style 1 Style 2 Viewing and Adjusting Temperature Set...

Page 19: ...t of the selected compartment as shown 3 Press the ADJUST up arrow to raise the temperature set point or press the ADJUST down arrow to lower the temperature set point 4 When you have finished adjusti...

Page 20: ...ter filter REPLACE red Replace the water filter NOTE REPLACE will remain illuminated if a filter is not installed or installed incorrectly Door Ajar Alarm The Door Ajar alarm lets you know when the re...

Page 21: ...Storage Bin The dispenser may continue to make noise and ice may continue to dispense for several seconds after releasing the dispenser button or pad IMPORTANT If the ice cubes are hollow or have an...

Page 22: ...ker and Ice Storage Bin on some models IMPORTANT To avoid low ice production and poor quality ice flush the water system before turning on the ice maker See Water Dispenser Allow 24 hours to produce t...

Page 23: ...age bin turn on the ice maker REFRIGERATOR FEATURES Refrigerator Shelves The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs Storing similar food items together in yo...

Page 24: ...inal container in crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Vegetables with skins Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper HIGH Move control to the...

Page 25: ...t in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture proof Rewrap if necessary See the following chart for storage times When storing meat longer than the times given freeze the meat Fresh fi...

Page 26: ...g 1 Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power 2 Hand wash rinse and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water NOTE Do not u...

Page 27: ...n automatic ice maker Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time When the last load of ice drops raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF up position or press the switch to...

Page 28: ...t use an extension cord Make sure there is power to the outlet Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working Reset a tripped circuit breaker Replace any blown fuses NOTE If problems continue contact...

Page 29: ...han 10 minutes Close the doors and drawer to reset and open to resume lighted task MicroEdge Glo shelves on some models are not lit Shelf hooks are not fully engaged in shelf supports Check that the r...

Page 30: ...ing See Using the Controls The controls are not set correctly for the surrounding conditions Adjust the controls a setting colder Check the temperature in 24 hours See Using the Controls The door s ar...

Page 31: ...doors will not close completely A large amount of ice was recently removed Allow sufficient time for ice maker to produce more ice See Ice Maker and Ice Storage Bin for ice production rates An ice cu...

Page 32: ...turn the water shutoff valve fully open There is a kink in the water source line A kink in the water line can reduce water flow from the water dispenser and result in hollow or irregular shaped ice St...

Page 33: ...stem See Water and Ice Dispensers Water is leaking from the back of the refrigerator The water line connections were not fully tightened See Connect the Water Supply Recently removed the doors and did...

Page 34: ...to open The door gaskets are dirty or sticky Clean gaskets and contact surfaces with mild soap and warm water Rinse and dry with soft cloth The doors appear to be uneven The doors need to be aligned o...

Page 35: ...ter the system Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts EPA Est No 082047 TWN 001 Refer to the Warranty section in the User Instructions...

Page 36: ...erator or installation instructions 2 In home Instruction on how to use your product 3 Service to correct improper product maintenance or installation installation not in accordance with electrical or...

Page 37: ...Notes 37...

Page 38: ...on how to obtain service for your product WE CAN HELP WITH YOUR QUESTIONS You will need the model and serial number located on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment For future reference rec...

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