Maytag MFI2568AES Refrigerator User Manual


 
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5. Attach the copper tubing to the refrigerator with a “P” clamp.
Slide the plastic waterline into the retainer.
6. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks.
Correct any leaks.
Complete the Installation
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Flush the water system. See “Water and Ice Dispenser.”
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard
the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to
completely fill the ice container.
Refrigerator Doors and Drawer
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included
later in this section after “Final Steps.”
Remove and Replace Handles
Style 1 - Metal Handles
1. Using a ³⁄₃₂" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located
on the side of each handle. See Metal Handle graphics 1
and 2.
2. Pull the handle straight out from the door. Make sure you
keep the screws for reattaching the handles.
3. To replace the handles, reverse the directions.
Style 2 - Plastic Handles
To Remove Handles:
1. Grasp the lower part of the handle firmly, slide the handle up
and pull the handle straight out from the door. See Plastic
Handle graphics 1 and 2.
To Replace Handles:
1. Position the handle so that the large holes in the mounting
clips are down and align the holes with the door studs.
2. Rotate the handle so that the mounting clips are flat against
the door and slide the handle down to engage. See Plastic
Handle graphics 1 and 2.
Remove Doors and Hinges
IMPORTANT:
Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from
doors.
Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift
them free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door
while the hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the
door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are
working.
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench,
#2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it
toward you.
A.“P” Clamp
B.Brass nut
C. Compression sleeve
B
C
A
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING