Maytag RST2200 Refrigerator User Manual


 
CARE AND CLEANING
Refrigerator Exterior and Interior Replacing the Interior Lights
Refer to the chart on the next page when cleaning the C_UTION: Di_e0mm_t the i_ower cord _ before I
refrigerator, r_la6ing light _ulb(s/. Wear gloves as prgtection
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surfaces with wet or damp hands_ Damp, _6bj_bt_, Refrigerator
stick to cold metal Surfacey. Before _eleaning _e The refrigerator light is located behind the full width
freezer, allow it to warm'up. AlJ0wgl_s §h_!V_it0' light shieM at the top back of the refrigerator
wxrm u before immersing in wtu-m _'atBr. 5- compartment.
, P ............. , , "' , To replace the light bulb:
Cleaning Under the Refrigerator 1. Unplug the refrigerator.
Your refrigerator can be rolled out for cleaning the floor 2. Remove the light shield by grasping the bottom of the
underneath. Raise the locking feet if engaged (see page shield at each end and pulling forward to remove.
1). Pull the refrigerator straight out from the wall. 3. Li}_up and remove the shield.
4. Unscrew the bulb when cool and replace with a 40
Cleaning the Condenser watt appliance bulb.
The area around the condenser should be cleaned once 5. Replaee the light shield by hooking the top of the
a year for efficient operation (dean more often if there shield over the plastic pins. Secure the bottom of the
are pets in the home). To do so, first unplug the reffig- shield by pushing in on the middle edges of the
crater. Then thoroughly vacuum the dirt and lint from shield at both ends.
the front of the condenser. The condenser can be Freezer
reached through the left front base opening. See page
1 for removing the base grille. The freezer light is located in the upper portion of the
freezer compartment.
Cleaning the Defrost Pan To replace the freezer bulb:
The defrost water drains into a shallow pan beneath the 1. Unplug the refrigerator.
cabinet a_d evaporates. This pan should be cleaned 2. Remove the ice bin (see page 8) and the freezer
periodically with warm sudsy water, shelf.
To remove the defrost pan: 3. Unhook the tabs on the top of the light shield by
1. Remove the base grille (see page 1). pressing in with your thmnb on the center top of the
light shield. Pivot the shield clown.
2. Lift the pan up and pull out. 4. Unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it with a
To replace the defrost pan: standard 40 watt appliance bulb.
1. Position the side flanges to fit over the slide rails and 5. Pivot the shield up into place, snapping the tabs into
press down on tile center of the pan to snap in place, the slots. Replace the freezer shelf and ice bin.
2. Replace the base grille.
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