Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
TOOLS NEEDED:
IMPORTANT:
Water Pressure
A cold water supply with water pressure between 35 and 120 psi (241 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 35 and 120 psi (241 and 827 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
If PEX tubing is used instead of copper, we recommend the following Maytag Part Numbers:
W10505928RP (7 ft [2.14 m] jacketed PEX),
8212547RP (5 ft [1.52 m] PEX), or
W10267701RP (25 ft [7.62 m] PEX).
Connect to Water Line
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.
3. Find a ¹⁄₂" to 1¹⁄₄" (12.7 mm to 31.8 mm) vertical cold water pipe near the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:
4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure from the connection on the lower right rear of the refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" hole in the cold water pipe you have selected
6. Fasten the shut-off valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly so the washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten.
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.
8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn on the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear. Turn off the shut-off valve on the water pipe.
Connect to Refrigerator
1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing.
2. Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks when coiling the copper tubing. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp.
3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.
Complete the Installation
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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.
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after “Final Steps.”
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.
IMPORTANT:
Remove and Replace Handles
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 Handle graphic.
Remove Doors and Hinges
IMPORTANT: Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. 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.
3. Starting with the right-hand side door, remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinges graphic. Lift the refrigerator door from the bottom hinge pin.
4. Remove top hinge cover from left side refrigerator door.
5. Disconnect the wiring plug located on top of the hinge by wedging a flat-blade screwdriver or your fingernail between the two sections. See Connections graphic.
6. Disconnect the water line by pulling back on the locking collar while pulling the water line out of the water line connector. See Connections graphic.
7. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinges graphic. Lift the left-hand side door from the bottom hinge pin.
8. Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it toward you.
9. Using a ³⁄₈" hex wrench, remove the leveling leg brackets from the bottom of the cabinet. Keep screws for later use.
Replace Doors and Hinges
1. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinges graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.
2. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom
Hinges graphic. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.
3. Align the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door aligns evenly with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all screws.
4. Reconnect the wiring plug on top of the left-hand side refrigerator door.
5. Reconnect the water line by pulling back the locking collar ring while firmly pushing the water line into the connector.
6. Check for leaks. Replace the top hinge covers.
Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer
IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to remove and replace the freezer drawer. Graphics are included later in this section.
Remove Drawer Front
1. Open the freezer drawer to full extension.
2. Loosen the four screws attaching the drawer glides to the drawer front. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.
NOTE: Loosen screws three to four turns. Keep the screws in the drawer front.
3. Lift drawer front upward and off the screws. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.
Replace Drawer Front
1. Slide the drawer glides out of the freezer compartment. Insert the screws in the top of the drawer front into the slots in the drawer brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.
2. Pull the drawer brackets toward you to position the two screws in the bottom of the drawer front into the brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.
3. Completely tighten the four screws.
Final Steps
1. Replace the base grille.
2. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
3. Return all removable parts to doors and drawer and food to refrigerator and freezer.
IMPORTANT:
1. Remove the two screws fastening the base grille to the cabinet, and set the screws aside. Grasp the grille and pull it toward you.
2. Raise or lower the cabinet.
Using a ¹⁄₄" hex driver, turn the leveling screw on each side to raise or lower that side of the refrigerator.
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws. This makes it easier to turn the screws. It may take several turns of the leveling screw to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.
3. Open the door again to make sure that it closes as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws clockwise. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both screws the same amount.
4. Replace the base grille.
There are two refrigerator compartment doors. The doors can be opened and closed either separately or together.
There is a vertically-hinged seal on the left refrigerator door.
The refrigerator and freezer controls are located on the dispenser panel.
IMPORTANT: The display screen on the dispenser control panel will turn off automatically and enter “sleep” mode when the control buttons and dispenser levers have not been used for 2 minutes or more. While in “sleep” mode, the first press of a control button will only reactivate the display screen without changing any settings. After reactivation, changes to any settings can then be made. If no changes are made within 2 minutes, the display will re-enter “sleep” mode.
Adjusting the Controls
For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still set to the “mid-settings.” The factory recommended set points are 38°F (3°C) for the refrigerator and 0°F (-18°C) for the freezer
IMPORTANT:
NOTE: Adjusting the set points to a colder than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.
To view and adjust the set points, press and hold the TEMP button for 3 seconds. When Adjust mode is activated, adjusting information will appear on the display screen.
NOTE: To view Celsius temperatures, press the Light button when Adjust mode is activated. To return the display setting to Fahrenheit, press LIGHT again.
NOTE: To exit without saving changes, press ICE TYPE at any time while in Adjust mode or allow about 60 seconds of inactivity and adjust mode will turn off automatically.
When adjusting temperature set points, use the following chart as a guide.
The set-point range for the refrigerator is 33°F to 45°F (0°C to 7°C). The set-point range for the freezer is -5°F to 5°F (-21°C to -15°C).
Cooling On/Off
Your refrigerator and freezer will not cool when cooling is turned off.
IMPORTANT: To avoid unintentionally locking the dispenser or changing other settings, be sure to press both buttons at exactly the same time.
Press and hold LOCK and FILTER for 3 seconds again to turn cooling back on.
Additional Features
POWERCOLD
The POWERCOLD feature assists with periods of high refrigerator use, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures.
NOTE: Setting the freezer to a colder temperature may make some foods, such as ice cream, harder.
Door Ajar Alarm
The Door Ajar Alarm feature sounds an alarm when the refrigerator or freezer door is open for 5 minutes and the product cooling is turned on. The alarm will repeat every 2 minutes. Close both doors to turn it off. The feature then resets and will reactivate when either door is left open again for 5 minutes.
NOTE: To mute the audible alarm while keeping the doors open, such as while cleaning the inside of the refrigerator, press any button on the control panel. The alarm sound will be temporarily turned off, but the Door Ajar icon will still be displayed on the dispenser control panel
Water Filter Status Light and Filter Reset
The Filter Reset control allows you to restart the water filter status tracking feature each time you replace the water filter. See “Water Filtration System.”
You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. Depending on your model, adjust the control to any setting between FRUIT and VEGETABLES or LOW and HIGH.
FRUIT/LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.
VEGETABLES/HIGH (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.
IMPORTANT:
Turning the Ice Maker On/Off
The ice maker has an automatic shutoff. When the ice maker is
ON, sensors will automatically stop ice production when the storage bin is full. The ice maker will remain set to ON, and ice production will resume when the bin is no longer full.
To manually turn off the ice maker, press TEMP and POWERCOLD at the same time and hold for 3 seconds until the “Ice Maker Off” icon lights up. When the ice maker is set to OFF, it will stop producing ice.
Pressing and holding TEMP and POWERCOLD again for seconds turns on the ice maker and the “Ice Maker Off” icon disappears.
Removing and Replacing Ice Storage Bin
To Remove the Ice Storage Bin:
1. Hold the base of the storage bin and press the release button.
2. Pull out the storage bin.
To Replace the Ice Storage Bin:
IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to turn the auger driver, behind the ice bin, counterclockwise to properly align the ice bin with the auger driver. The ice storage bin must be locked in place for proper ice dispensing.
1. Slide the ice bin into the guide rails located on either side of the enclosure.
2. Push the ice bin in until resistance is felt. Raise the front slightly and push the ice bin in until an audible “click” is heard.
Ice Production Rate
NOTE: Setting the freezer to a colder temperature may make some foods, such as ice cream, harder.
Remember
IMPORTANT: After connecting the refrigerator to a water source or replacing the water filter, flush the water system. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, and then release it for 5 seconds. Repeat until water begins to flow. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the dispenser lever (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 4 gal (15 L) has been dispensed. This will flush air from the filter and water dispensing system and prepare the water filter for use. Additional flushing may be required in some households. As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.
NOTES:
The Water Dispenser
IMPORTANT: Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply.
To Dispense Water:
1. Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser lever.
2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
The Ice Dispenser
Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer when the dispenser lever is pressed. To turn off the ice maker, see “Ice Maker and Storage Bin.”
Your ice maker can produce both crushed and cubed ice. Before dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer by pressing the Ice Type button.
The display screen indicates which type of ice is selected.
For crushed ice, cubes are crushed before being dispensed. This may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice. Noise from the ice crusher is normal and pieces of ice may vary in size.
When changing from crushed to cubed, a few ounces of crushed ice will be dispensed along with the first cubes.
To Dispense Ice:
1. Make sure the desired type of ice is selected. To switch between cubed and crushed, press ICE TYPE.
2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever. Hold the glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of the glass.
IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the lever in order to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing hard will not make the ice dispense faster or in greater quantities.
3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: Ice may continue to dispense for up to 10 seconds after removing the glass from the lever. The dispenser may continue to make noise for a few seconds after dispensing.
The Dispenser Light
When you use the dispenser, the light will automatically turn on.
If you want the light to be on continuously, you may choose either
ON or DIM. The display screen indicates which mode is selected.
ON: Press LIGHT to turn the dispenser light on.
DIM: Press LIGHT a second time to select DIM mode. The dispenser light will remain ON, but at a lower intensity.
OFF: Press LIGHT a third time to turn the dispenser light off.
The dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed. If it appears that your dispenser lights are not working, see Troubleshooting” for more information.
The Dispenser Lock
The dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to avoid unintentional dispensing by small children and pets.
NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the refrigerator, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates the controls and dispenser levers. To turn off the ice maker, see “Ice Maker and Storage Bin.”
The display screen indicates when the dispenser is locked.
The water filter is located in the upper right-hand corner of the refrigerator compartment.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.
Water Filter Status Light
When a water filter has been installed in the refrigerator, the water filter status lights help you know when to change your water filter.
The disposable water filter should be replaced at least every 6 months. If the water flow to the water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before 6 months have passed, replace the water filter more often. To change the filter, see “Water Filtration System.”
Reset Water Filter Status
After changing the water filter, reset the water filter status. On the display screen, press and hold FILTER RESET for 3 seconds. The status light will change from Replace Filter (red) to Normal (blue water) when the system is reset.
Replacing the Water Filter
To purchase a replacement water filter, model number UKF8001AXX-200, contact your dealer or call 1-800-422-9991 in the U.S.A. or 1-800-807-6777 in Canada.
IMPORTANT: Air trapped in the water system may cause water and filter to eject. Always dispense water for at least 2 minutes before removing the filter or blue bypass cap.
NOTE: The dispenser feature may be used without a water filter installed. Your water will not be filtered. If this option is chosen, replace the filter with the blue bypass cap.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically.
However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid odor buildup. Wipe up spills immediately.
IMPORTANT:
Clean the Interior
Clean the Touch Screen Display on the Dispenser Panel
Clean the Exterior Surfaces
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!
Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, dispenser covers, or door gaskets. If unintentional contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
3. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Clean the Condenser
There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments. If the environment is particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months to ensure maximum efficiency.
To clean the condenser:
IMPORTANT: The light bulbs in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments of your new refrigerator use LED technology. If the lights do not illuminate when the refrigerator and/or freezer door is opened, call for assistance or service. See “Warranty” for phone numbers.
3. Replace the burned-out LED bulb(s) with a bulb of the same size, shape, and wattage.
NOTE: Some LED replacement bulbs are not recommended for wet/damp environments. The refrigerator and freezer compartments are considered to be wet/damp environments. If using a brand of LED bulb other than the recommended LED bulb, before installation, read and follow all instructions on the LED packaging.
4. Replace the light shield.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
The refrigerator will not operate
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting will not cool either compartment more quickly.
The motor seems to run too much
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors are opened often, or if the doors have been left open.
The refrigerator seems noisy
Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are listed some normal sounds with explanations.
The doors will not close completely
The doors are difficult to open
Temperature is too warm
Temperature is too cold in refrigerator
There is interior moisture buildup
NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.
The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice
The ice cubes are hollow or small
NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure.
Off-taste, odor, or gray color in the ice
The water and ice dispenser will not operate properly
Water is leaking from the dispenser system
NOTE: One or two drops of water after dispensing is normal.
Water from the dispenser is warm
NOTE: Water from the dispenser is only chilled to 50°F (10°C).
