Maytag RST2400 manual

Models: RST240 0 and RST220 0 TABLE OF CO N TE N TS Page Insta ll a tio n ........................................................................................................................................... 1 Energy Sav i ng T ip s ...............................................................................................................[...]

I N STALLATION Connecting the Appli a nce 1. Remove and discard shelf packing clips. 2. Do not install where the room temperature will go WAl i NIN ( 7 , : This appliance is designed to operate below 55 degrees F. It will not run frequently enough on a nominal 115 volt, 15 amp, 60 cycle line. There to maintain proper temperature in the freezer, sho[...]

GENERAL FEATURES A u t o m a t i c Ice Maker Light Refrigerator Temperature Co n trol Freezer T e mp e ra t ur e Control Compart m ent 2 Cradle Jstable Door Bins Light il e ver Sh e lv e s Adjustable S he l ves D e l i D ra wer T em p era t ure Meat / Cheese D rawer Tall Bot t le R e ta in er g m g m m Fre e zer Storage Drawer Front Rol l ers Base [...]

OPERATING THE CONTROLS FREE Z ER R E FRIGERA T OR I I D-INITIA L SETTING 6-INITIAL SETTING G . GO LUF_ T _E3q'ING II -COLO E S T SEITtNG Initial Setting of Controls W a rm Cabin e t Surfaces F r eezer C o n tr ol : This control has settings from A Some portio n s of the cabinet may be warm to the ( warmest) to G (coldest). Initially set this e[...]

SPECIAL STORAGE AREAS De|i Drawer Covered Dairy Compartment This sha l low drawer in the refrigerator compartment is Tile butter dish is located in the covered dairy designed to store small packages such as dell meats and compartment. Use this area to store either butter or cheeses. It is s u spended on t he back wa ll l ike the margarine or other [...]

FOOD STORA G E TIPS purchasing and eaeb rise Close ca on lids t gbtly t o Fresh Food Storage keep out air and odors. _ . The FRESH FOOD compartment should be kept at * Occasionally mold will develop on the surface of hard ¢,_ 34°F_t0°F with an optimum temperature of 37°F. To cheeses (Swiss, Cheddar, Parmesan). This can be _" cbeek thetmnpe[...]

Food Storage Chart The following chart shows approxiinate storage times ° for various refrigerated and frozen foods. These storage times can xaL'y depending on the t31 ) e of packaging used and the storage temperatures. Butter 1-2 weeks 6-9 months Store only enough for immediate use in the Dairy Compartment. Wrap tightly or cover. Milk & [...]

F o od St o rage Chart ( c o nt inued) R e friger at or F r eezer F o ods Ti m e T i m e S to rage Ti p s FRESH VE G ETAB L ES These keep be s t whe n s t ored i n a m o i s t c risper drawer. I f the crisper is n o t tw o- th irds f u ll, sto r e vegetables in p h t sti e bags or pla stic container s to preven t mois t ure los s . Asparagus 2-3 da[...]

ICE AND WATER SERVICE Automatic Ice Maker • If the ice is not used frequently the ice cubes will become cloudy, shri n k stick together and taste stale. ltere are some thi_lgs to keep in mind about the Empty the ice storage bin periodically and wash it in automatic ice maker's operation: lukewarm water. Be sure to dry tile bin hefbre replaci[...]

Water / Ice Control To Stop Dispensing To di s pense ice cubes, place the gla s s against the left Relea s e the pres s ure ( 1 11 the paddle and 11o1 ( t the paddle, container in position momentaril) to catch the last pieces of ice or drops of water. The ice delivery door To dispense chilled water, place the glass against the will remain open fnr [...]

CARE AND CLEANING Refrigerator Exterior and Interior Replacing the Interior Lights Refer to the chart on the next page when cleaning the C _U TION : Di_e0mm_ t the i_ o wer cord _ before I refrigerator, r_la6ing light _ulb( s /. Wear gloves as prgtecti o n t C A UTION _ Disconnect the po*ef eo_d'_fo_' ] against p0ss{b!e broken glass. ,, .[...]

Refriger a tor Cleaning Chart Cleaning Agents * D O NO T USE abrasive cleansing powders such a_s Many different cleaning agents are recommended for Comet or Zud, soap-filled scouring pads like S.O.S. or the various parts of Maytag refrigerators. The following Bril[o exeept when indic a ted. See pages 3-4 on how to brand names may help you make an a[...]

NON - USE PERIODS Vac a tions Moving Ifyou _41l be gone for a month or less, leave the controls When moving, follow steps _d under Vacations. In at the usual settings, addition, remove and carefully pack any items that are D uring lo n ger absence s: easily removable. Ship the refrigerator in an upright a) remove all food, position with the doors t[...]

TO AVOID UNNECESSARY SERVICE CALLS . .. Before calling a ser v ice technician, check the following list for possible troubles that you can remedy x _dt} ] out difficult?: nae temperature control turned to "Off" • , n._e power cord not plugged in • 1 [_ o power at the electrical cord u I lle circuit breaker tripped or the house fuse bl[...]

MAYTAG REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Fu ll O ne Year Warrant y For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Li mit ed Wa r ran t y S econd th ru Fift h Y ear -- major r e frigera t io n co m pone n ts : After the first year and through the fiflh y ear after [...]