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MAYTAG

®

 REFRIGERATION 

LIMITED WARRANTY

ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED 

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

.

Please have the following information available when you call the 

Customer eXperience Center:

Name, address and telephone number
Model number and serial number
A clear, detailed description of the problem
Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address

IF YOU NEED SERVICE:

1.

Before contacting us to arrange service, please determine whether your product requires repair. Some 

questions can be addressed without service. Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting or 

Problem Solver section of the Use and Care Guide, scan the QR code on the right to access additional 

resources, or visit https://www.maytag.com/product_help.

2.

All warranty service is provided exclusively by our authorized Maytag Service Providers

. In the U.S. and Canada, 

direct all requests for warranty service to: 

Maytag Customer eXperience Center

In the U.S.A., call 1-800-688-9900. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.

If outside the 50 United States or Canada, contact your authorized Maytag dealer to determine whether another 

warranty applies.

https://www.maytag.com/

product_help

TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

FIRST YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (PARTS AND LABOR)

For one year from the date of purchase, when this major 

appliance is installed, operated and maintained according 

to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, 

Maytag brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool 

Canada, LP (hereafter “Maytag”) will pay for factory 

specified replacement parts and repair labor to correct 

defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this 

major appliance was purchased, or at its sole discretion 

replace the product. In the event of product replacement, 

your appliance will be warranted for the remaining term of 

the original unit's warranty period.

SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED 

WARRANTY (COMPRESSOR ONLY - LABOR NOT 

INCLUDED)

In the second through tenth years from the date of original 

purchase, when this major appliance is installed, operated 

and maintained according to instructions attached to or 

furnished with the product, Maytag will pay for a factory 

specified replacement compressor to correct non-cosmetic 

defects in materials or workmanship in this part that prevent 

function of the refrigerator and that existed when this major 

appliance was purchased. This limited 10-year warranty is 

for the compressor only and does not include labor.
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS 

LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS 

PROVIDED HEREIN. Service must be provided by a Maytag 

designated service company. This limited warranty is valid 

only in the United States or Canada and applies only when 

the major appliance is used in the country in which it was 

purchased. This limited warranty is effective from the date 

of original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase 

date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty.

1.

Commercial, non-residential or multiple-family use, or use inconsistent with 

published user, operator 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 plumbing codes or correction of household 

electrical or plumbing (i.e. house wiring, fuses or water inlet hoses).

4.

Consumable parts (i.e. light bulbs, batteries, air or water filters, preservation 

solutions, etc.).

5.

Defects or damage caused by the use of non-genuine Maytag parts or 

accessories.

6.

Damage from accident, misuse, abuse, fire, floods, acts of God or use with 

products not approved by Maytag.

7.

Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused by 

unauthorized service, alteration or modification of the appliance.

8.

Cosmetic damage including scratches, dents, chips, and other damage to 

appliance finishes unless such damage results from defects in materials and 

workmanship and is reported to Maytag within 30 days. 

9.

Discoloration, rust or oxidation of surfaces resulting from caustic or corrosive 

environments including but not limited to high salt concentrations, high moisture 

or humidity or exposure to chemicals.

10.

Food or medicine loss due to product failure.

11.

Pick-up or delivery. This product is intended for in-home repair.

12.

Travel or transportation expenses for service in remote locations where an 

authorized Maytag servicer is not available.

13.

Removal or reinstallation of inaccessible appliances or built-in fixtures (i.e. trim, 

decorative panels, flooring, cabinetry, islands, countertops, drywall, etc.) that 

interfere with servicing, removal or replacement of the product.

14.

Service or parts for appliances with original model/serial numbers removed, 

altered or not easily determined.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be 

borne by the customer. 

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A 

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states and provinces do not allow 

limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so this limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you 

specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY

Maytag makes no representations about the quality, durability, or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations 

contained in this warranty. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance, 

you should ask Maytag or your retailer about buying an extended warranty.

LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. MAYTAG 

SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of 

incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and 

you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

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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