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Congratulations on your purchase
of a Maytag Performa

refrigerator! Your

satisfaction is very important to us, so please
read this guide carefully. You will find instructions
on the proper operation and maintenance of your
new appliance.  

Save time and money. If something should go wrong,
we suggest consulting the “Before You Call” section
of this book. It is designed to help you solve basic
problems before consulting a servicer.

If you have questions, write us (include your model
number and phone number) or call:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR

SM

Center

P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-9900 USA
1-800-688-2002 CANADA
1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing
impaired or speech impaired) 
(Mon.–Fri., 8am–8pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Looking Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Ice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Food Storage Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Storing the Refrigerator,
Care & Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Cleaning Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Guide de L’Utilisateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Guia del Usuario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Form No. A/12/99

Part No. 111107-1     MCS Part No. 61004966

Litho U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for Performa 61004966

Page 1: ...u have questions write us include your model number and phone number or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company Attn CAIRSM Center P O Box 2370 Cleveland TN 37320 2370 1 800 688 9900 USA 1 800 688 2002 C...

Page 2: ...ts Take off the doors Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside WARNING This appliance is designed to operate on a normal 115 volt 15 amp 60 cycle line There should be a...

Page 3: ...located just above each shelf where they hook onto the frame To remove plastic clips wiggle the clips sideways and pull straight out Installation Location Allow for a free flow of air through the fron...

Page 4: ...y set this control on 5 It is recommended that the coldest freezer setting 9 be used for short periods only Let the refrigerator run at least 8 12 hours before adding food Step 2 Temperature Control G...

Page 5: ...crisper shelf above the crisper drawer When storing fruit slide the crisper control to the left LOW to provide lower humidity conditions in the drawer When storing vegetables slide the crisper control...

Page 6: ...designed to accommodate gallon plus sized contain ers They are adjustable and easily removed To remove Lift the bin up until it clears the retainers on the door liner then pull the bin straight out Re...

Page 7: ...lukewarm water Be sure to dry the bin before replacing it To remove the ice bin Pull down on lower back edge of the Automatic Dispenser bin front and pull it straight out To replace the bin align its...

Page 8: ...the dispenser This push button switch will turn your ice and water dispensers on or off Spill Tray Do not pour water into the Spill Tray grille at the bottom of the dispenser area This is a spill area...

Page 9: ...of 37 F To check the temperature place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and place in the center of the refrigerator Check after 24 hours If the temperature is above 40 F adjust the contro...

Page 10: ...home usage surround ings Some operating environments may be particularly dusty or greasy In these situations the condenser can be periodically cleaned to insure maximum efficiency Replacing a Light B...

Page 11: ...warm water Tips and Precautions No need for cleaning unless environment is particu larly greasy dusty or there is significant pet traffic in the home see page 9 Dry with a clean soft cloth Do not wipe...

Page 12: ...oor openings base grille blocked too many door openings door not sealing due to a package or a container holding door open cabinet not level weak floor odor producing foods should be covered or wrappe...

Page 13: ...your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company Maytag Customer Assistance at the number listed below Should you not receive satisfactory war ranty service please call or write Ma...

Page 14: ...MAYTAG 403 W 4th Street N P O Box 39 Newton Iowa 50208 Form No A 12 99 Part No 111107 1 MCS Part No 61004966 Litho U S A...

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