Maytag MQC2257BEW Freezer User Manual


 
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Installation instructions
REMOVE PACKING
MATERIALS:
Remove materials, tape and labels
before using the freezer.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the
material.
Clean your freezer before using it:
1. Use a sponge, cloth or paper towel
and mild detergent in warm water to
clean outside and inside of freezer,
door liner and gasket.
2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
CHOOSE FREEZER
LOCATION:
1. Locate the freezer in a safe place,
indoors, away from direct sunlight or
heat sources such as a range, dish-
washer, laundry equipment, heat
vents or radiator.
2. DO NOT store flammables such as
gasoline near the freezer.
3. Check the strength of the floor. It
should hold the weight of a fully
loaded freezer.
4.Allow at least 3" (7.5 cm) on all sides to
allow for proper air circulation around
the freezer.
5.If the freezer is to be against a wall, you
might want to leave extra space on the
hinge side so the lid can be opened
wider.
6. If the location selected for your freezer
is damp or moist, as in some base-
ments, place freezer on wooden
blocks (at least 2 or 3 boards under
the entire length of the freezer are
needed for adequate support).
7. The freezer must be level for proper
operation.
8. DO NOT install the freezer on a car-
peted floor.
9.This freezer is designed to operate at a
household temperature of 40° to 90° F
(4° to 32° C).
Important safety
information
This appliance is equipped with a three-
prong grounding plug for your protection
against possible electrical shock hazards.
It must be plugged into a grounding
receptacle.Where a standard two-prong-
wall receptacle is encountered, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to have it replaced with a
properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle. Do not under any circum-
stances, cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.Do not use an
adapter plug.
Power supply cord with
three-prong grounding plug
Grounding type
wall receptacle