JENN-AIR BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

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1 JENN-AIR BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Introduction... 2 Important Safety Information... 3 Installation Instructions How to Remove the Doors and Hinges...4 How to Reverse Refrigerator Door... 5 How to Install and Remove Handles...S How to Replace the Doors and Hinges...6 How to Install and Remove Panels... 6 How to Remove and Installthe Pullout Drawer...7 How to Connect the Water Supply... 8 How to LevelYour Refrigerator... 9 Temperature Controls... I0 Fresh Food Features Water Dispenser... Interior Shelves... Door Storage... Climate-Controlled Drawers Accessories Freezer Features Automatic Ice Maker Drawers Accessories Water Filtration Water Filter Data Hints and Care Cleaning Instructions How to Remove and Replace Light Bulbs...17 Food StorageTips Food Storage Chart Normal Operating Sounds BeforeYou Call For Service Warranty Guide de L'Udlisateur Guia del Usuario Form No. B/,0102 Part No JENN-AIR. MCSo2002No Maytag AppliancesPrinted Salesin U.S.A.Co.

2 gnstallation INSTRUCTIONS These instructions were provided to aid you in the installationof your refrigerator. MEASURING OPENING THE A '/2"of air spaceshould be provided for the back of the unit to allow for the power cord and water line. When installingyour unit, measurecarefully. Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet,file, wood floors, rugs) may make your openingsmaller than anticipated. Some clearancemay be gainedby using the levelingprocedure on page9. IMPORTANT: If unit is to be installed into a recess where top of unit is completely covered, use dimensionsfrom floor to top of hinge cap to verify proper clearance. TRANSPORTING REFRIGERATOR YOU Follow these tips when movingthe unit to final location: > NEVER transport unit on its side. If an upright position is not possible, lay unit on its back. Allow unit to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes prior to pluggingunit in to assure oi[ return to the compressor. Plugging unit in immediately may causedamage to internal parts. Use an appliancedolly when moving unit. ALWAYS truck unit from its side-never from itsfront or back. > Protect outsidefinish of unit during transport by wrapping cabinet in blanketsor inserting paddingbetween the unit anddolly. _- Secureunit to dolly firmly with straps or bungee cords. Thread straps through handles when possible. DO NOT overtighten. Overfightening restraints may dent or damage outside finish. SELECTING THE BEST LOCATION Allow for a free flow of air through the front base grille. Install the refrigerator where the room temperature will not go below I. Unplug power cord from power 55 F.With temperaturesbelow 55 F, source. the refrigerator will not run 2. frequently enoughto maintainproper grille and temperature in the freezer. Remove bottom bracket toe, Locate the refrigerator away from covers. heat producing appliancessuchas the 3. range or dishwasher,heat vents and Remove the top trim of direct sunlight. fresh food door with Phillips A minimumof 72"clearanceisrequired at the back. Allow Y2"at the sidesfor ease of installation. If refrigerator is placedwith the door hingeside against a wall, you may want to allow additionalspace. >-Use caution when installing the refrigerator on vinyl or hardwood floorsso as not to mark or otherwise damage the flooring. A piece of plywood, a rug or other material should be used to protect the floor while positioningthe refrigerator. How TOREMOVETHE DOOR AND HINGES Some installations require door removal to transport refrigerator to its final location. To remove page 7. drawer, see instructions on Remove screwdriver: Retain screws and trim for replacement Unscrew Y,/' hex _. head screws from top hinge to removehinge. Retainall screws for later use. Lift refrigerator door from center hinge pin. center hingepin with a Y_6" hex nut driver. Retain hinge pin for later use. _ [ j Remove Phillips screws to remove center hinge. Retainallscrewsfor lateruse. Removeboth stabilizingbracketswith Y_"hex headdriver. Retain screws for later use.

How TO REVERSE REFRIGERATOR DOOR DOORS WITH TRIM AND PANELS I. Perform all steps listed in How to Remove the Door and Hinges. 2. Perform removal stepslistedin How to Remove and Install Handles. 3.

3 How TO REVERSE REFRIGERATOR DOOR DOORS WITH TRIM AND PANELS I. Perform all steps listed in How to Remove the Door and Hinges. 2. Perform removal stepslistedin How to Remove and Install Handles. 3. Transfer cabinet plugs and screws to opposite side of cabinet 4. Remove plugs with flat blade of i screwdriver wrapped in masking tape. 5. Remove center mullion screws with Y_6"hex headdriver. 6. Locatedoor stop (B) anddoor cap(a) on bottom edge of freshfood door. Removewith a Phillipsscrewdriver. Retainallitemsfor laterreplacement 8, 9. Trim will slide up approximately Y4" and release from Rotate door panel 180 and tape in place. Remove door. top door extension with ¼" hex head driver. Flip door extension (A) so notched corner turns in toward interior of door (B). 10. Retrieve alternate side door trim shippedwith refrigerator.installtrim by aligningnotches of trim with metalmountingtabs on sideof door. Slidetrim down until piece locks into place. Tap top of trim with rubber mallet to insuresnugfit_ Repeat sameprocedure to install handlesidetrim removedinstep 7. II. Replace bottom door cap (A) removed in step 6. Installdoor stop (B) on opposite side of door. How TO INSTALL AND REMOVE HANDLES In some cases, handles may need to be removed to transport unit through tight spaces,reverse doors, or install panels. Some models may come with handles shipped separate from the refrigerator door. INSTALLING HANDLES I. Retrieve handle from shipping material (somemodels). 2. Locate handle mountingposts on _ j faceof door. i 3. Position handle over mounting J posts. 4. Tighten set screws(a) _ with a Y_2 Allen _ wrench / REMOVING HANDLES I. Locateset screws in handleand loosen set screws with a Y32"Allen wrench. 2. Lift handle from handle mounting posts to remove. 7. Remove side door trim (A) and handleside trim (13)from door by tapping bottom edges upward with a soft rubber mallet. 12.Removetapefrom panels. 13.Proceed to next columnto reinstall handle. B 5

_,_NSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, CONT. How TO REPLACE THE DOOR AND HINGES I. Install center hinge with Phillips screws. 2. Install stabilizing brackets with _" hex 3. Replace center head hingescrews. pin.

4 _,_NSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, CONT. How TO REPLACE THE DOOR AND HINGES I. Install center hinge with Phillips screws. 2. Install stabilizing brackets with _" hex 3. Replace center head hingescrews. pin. How TO INSTALL AND REMOVE PANELS (SOME MODELS) WHAT INSTALLING PANELS? IF I AM RAISED Pleaseseerecommendeddimensionsfor paneling.all panelholesare ¼ dtameten cm H 4. Place hinge side of refrigerator door on center hinge pin. 5. While holding 2. Remove top door trim. Remove handle side door trim. upright, tighten 3. down top hinge 4. Slidepanelinthe handleside of door, refrigerator with Y_"hex door head by usinggroovesprovided by bottom driver. door cap andside door trim. 6. Install top door trim of fresh food door with a Phillipsscrewdriver. TO INSTALL PANELS: I. Perform the handle removal, instructions in How to Install and Remove the Handles, including instructions to remove mounting posts from door face. Replace mounting posts, handles,and trim. TO REMOVE PANELS: I. Perform the handle removal instructionsin How to Install and Remove the Handles, including instructions to remove mounting posts from door face. 2, 3. Removehandleside door trim. 4. Removetop door trim. Slide panel out the handleside of door. How Do I MOUNT HANDLESON RAISED PANELS? The refrigerator is shipped with the handle mounting posts attached to the door with ¼" hex head screw that is approximately 1½" long. This length is necessaryto safely secure the mounting post to the door. If handlesare beingmountedto a raised surface,the factory supplied hex head screws will haveto be replaced with a longerversion.to determinehow long the replacementscrewmusthe,addthe thicknessof the raisedpanelto the 1½" measurementseeexamplebelow. _-_ (factory 1½" k_ng _" hex i,_mll_ I" thick raised panel = 2½ long

$\\ To remove: I. Pullupperbasketout to full extension andlift out to remove. 5. Lift top of door to unhook door supports from rail system. Lift door OUt to remove, \ 5.$

5 How TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER 3. Pulldrawer open to full extension. 4. RemovePhillipsscrew from eachside of rail system. (Somemodels) ] i 3. Lower door into final position. 4. Replace and tighten Phillips screws that were removedfrom each side of rail system. \\ To remove: I. Pullupperbasketout to full extension andlift out to remove. 5. Lift top of door to unhook door supports from rail system. Lift door OUt to remove, \ 5. With drawer pulled out to full extension, insert lower basket by aligningtabs on both sidesof lower basket with notches in rail assembly. Verify that the basket sides are hooked securelyover the rails. To install: I. Pull both rails out to full extension. 2. Remove lower basket by pressing inward on basket sides, then lift basket 6. Slide upperbasket into freezer.make sure that rearof baskethooks behind rail catch. PressTab Here 2. While supporting door, hook door supports into tabs locatedon inside of rail. L

6 gnstallation INSTRUCTIONSp CONT. How TO CONNECT THE WATER SUPPLY HATERIALS NEEDED > ¼" outer diameter flexible copper tubing > Shut-off valve (requires a ¼" hole to be drilled into water supply before valve attachment) > Adjustable wrench >- ¼" hex nut driver 4. Place end of copper tubing into water valve inlet port.shape tubing slightly - DO NOT KINK - so that tubing feeds straight into inlet port. 5. Slidebrassnut over sleeveand screw nut into inlet port-tighten nut with wrench. I. Create service loop with tubing using care to avoid kinks in tubing. 2. Removeplasticcap from water valve inlet port. IHPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten. Cross threading mayoccur. 6. Pullon tubing to confirmconnection is secure, Connect tubing to frame with water tubing clamp(c) and turn on water supply.check for leaksand correct, if present. 3. Placebrassnut(A) and sleeve(b) on copper tube endas illustrated. A B 7. Monitor water connection for 24 hours, Correct leaks,if necessary.

7 How TO LEVEL YOUR REFRIGERATOR Ifyour refrigerator requiresan icemaker water supply connection, complete connection instructions on page8 before levelingyour refrigerator. 4. Turn stabilizing legs (C) clockwise until firmly againstfloor. 5. Turn front roller adjustment screws (A) 2 to 3 times counterclockwise,so that full weight of unit rests on stabilizinglegs(c). V!T4 _I d.j MATERIALS NEEDED Ya"hex headdriver :_ Level I. Removetoe grille andbottombracket covers. 6, 7, Using a level, make sure front of refrigerator is ¼" (6 ram) or V2bubble higher than back of refrigerator. See levelingstep 3 for assistance. Replace toe grille and bracket cover(s). See markings on inside of toe grille to insure properplacement. Snap bottom portion into place first. Pressdown on top part of grille until top portionsnapsinto place. 2. Turn both front adjustment screws (A) clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower. 3. Turn both rear adjustmentscrews(b) clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower.

Installation. Leveling

Installation. Leveling Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment. Remove and discard shelf packaging and tape. Do not remove the serial plate. Location Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other heat