Maytag Refrigerator Refrigerator User Manual


 
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Your refrigerator has either 8pill-
Catcher TM or Tempered Glass 8helves.
The Spill-CatcherTM shelves have a spill
retainer edge which allows for easier
clean up, and some are equipped with
the Easy Glide slide out feature.
To slide out (select models), grasp the
front of the shelf and pull forward.Push in
the shelf to return to the original position.
Toremove a shelf, slightly lift up the rear
of the shelf and pull the shelf straight out
Tolock the shelf into another position, tilt
up the front edge of the shell Insert the
hooks into the desired frame openings
and let the shelf settle into place, being
sure the shelf is securely locked at the
rear.
Never attempt to adjust a shelf
that is loaded with food (except
TM
in the case of the Elevator
8helf).
ELEVATOR TM SHELF
(select models)
The fresh food compartment may also be
equipped with an ElevatorTM Shelf. This
shelf has a spill retainer edge for easy
cleanup. It also has the convenient slide
out feature that allows easy access to
items stored at the rear of the shelf.
This shelf can be adjusted up or down
without havingto be unloaded of its con-
tents. To adjust an ElevatorTM Shelf, pull
out the knob on the crank handle. Rotate
the crank clockwise to raise the height of
the shelf, and counterclockwise to lower
the height of the shelf.
To remove the ElevatorTM shelf for occa-
sional cleaning, completely unload the
shelf and pull the shelf forward.When the
shelf stops, press up on the tabs located
underneath its outside edges, then con-
tinue pulling forward, clear of the frame.
To reinstall, align the shelf to the frame
and push it all the way back. (There is no
need to depress the tabs for reinstalla-
tion).
In ordinary use, the ElevatorTM shelf with
the frame assembly does NOT require
removal.Though unlikely,and not recom-
mended, the correct removal procedure
is as follows:
Unload the shelf completely, raise the
shelf to its highest possible position.
While supporting the shelf and frame
from the front, press both locks inward.
Lift slightly and tilt the frame assembly to
allow the rear guides to clear the vertical
rails.
To reinstall, tilt the frame assembly while
depressing bothlocks, reposition the rear
guide behind the vertical rails. When the
shelf is level, release the locks allowing
the shelf to latch in the correct position.
VERTICAL RAILS
ADJUSTABLE FREEZER
SHELF (select models)
To remove the shelf, lift the left end up
about 3 inches; pull the right end bars out
ofthe sidewall cups.Toreplacethe shelf,
reposition the removable support plugs
on the left side wall to the desired level
and reverse the removal procedure.
Other models have a partial width freezer
shelf. This shelf is positioned on the left
side of the freezer compartment by
mounting into the left side wall.
EXPANDABLE-WIDTH
FREEZER SHELF
(select models)
The shelf adjusts sideways to open up a
full-height space for tall packages, such
as pizza.The leg on the right side of the
shelf slides to make this adjustment.
The shelf can also adjust to two heights.
To adjust the shelf height, remove the
shelf from the freezer.Slide the leg out of
the channels and reinsert the leg in the
alternate height position.Return the shelf
to the freezer, inserting the left end into
the liner cups.
DOOR STORAGE
Pick-Off Door Bins (select models) are
roomy enough to handle gallon-plus
sized containers.They are adjustable and
can be easily removed.
To remove, lift the bin front up until it
clears the retainers on the door liner then
pull the bin straight out
Toreplace, reverse the above procedure.
Other models are constructed with
durable, Fixed Door 8helves with the
gallon-plus storage capacity.
Some refrigerator and freezer door
shelves have Keepers to secure bottles
and other containers in place when the
door is being opened or closed. The
keepers are easily adjusted by sliding
from side to side.
The Tall Bottle Retainer (select models)
is designedto prevent tall bottlesfrom tip-
ping forward. It is easily adjusted by slid-
ing from side to side.