MAYTAG W11396835B Side By Side Refrigerator User Guide
- May 15, 2024
- Maytag
Table of Contents
MAYTAG W11396835B Side By Side Refrigerator
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance’s
Owner’s Manual, before operating this appliance.
IMPORTANT: Before operating this appliance, make sure it has been
properly installed according to the appliance’s Owner’s Manual.
NOTE: The display screen on the dispenser control panel will turn off
automatically and enter “sleep” mode when the control buttons and dispenser
pad 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.
Touch any control button on the dispenser panel to activate the display
screen. The home screen will appear as shown.
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
37°F (3°C) for the refrigerator and 0°F (–18°C) for the freezer.
IMPORTANT:
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Wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil.
NOTE: Adjusting the set points to a colder than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster. -
If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked before adjusting the controls.
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The preset settings should be correct for normal household usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
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Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Recheck the temperatures before other adjustments are made.
TEMPERATURE SET POINTS
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 Options button when adjust
mode is activated. To return the display setting to Fahrenheit, press Options
again.
- When adjust mode is activated, the display screen shows the refrigerator set point and “Fridge” appears.
- Press the Dispense Type arrows to raise or lower the set point.
- When you have finished viewing (and adjusting if desired) the refrigerator set point, press Temp to change the display to show the freezer set point. When the zone has been changed, “Freezer” appears on the display screen.
- Press the Dispense Type arrows to raise or lower the set point.
- When you have finished viewing (and adjusting if desired) both the refrigerator and freezer set points, press Light to save the settings.
NOTE: To exit without saving changes, 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.
| CONDITION: | TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT: |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator too cold | Refrigerator setting 1° higher |
| Refrigerator too warm | Refrigerator setting 1° lower |
| Freezer too cold | Freezer setting 1° higher |
| Freezer too warm / too little ice | Freezer setting 1° lower |
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 –9°F to 5°F (–23°C to –15°C).
DISABLING SOUNDS
- To turn off all control and dispenser sounds, press and hold Light and Filter at the same time for 3 seconds.
- To turn all sounds back on, press and hold Light and Filter at the same time for 3 seconds again.
FAST ICE AND POWERCOLD®
The Fast Ice feature assists with temporary periods of heavy ice use by increasing ice production over a 24-hour period.
- To turn on the Fast Ice feature, press Options one time. “Fast Ice” will appear on the display screen. The Fast Ice feature will remain on for 24 hours unless manually turned off. The PowerCold® feature assists with periods of heavy ice usage, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures.
- To turn on the PowerCold® feature, press Options a second time. The Fast Ice feature will turn off and the PowerCold® feature will turn on. “PowerCold” will appear on the display screen. The PowerCold® feature will remain on for 24 hours unless manually turned off.
To turn on both the Fast Ice and PowerCold® features at the same time, press
Options a third time. Both “Fast Ice” and “PowerCold” will appear on the
display screen. Both features will remain on for 24 hours unless manually
turned off.
To turn both features off, press Options a fourth time. Both “Fast Ice” and
“PowerCold” will disappear from the display screen.
When Fast Ice and/or PowerCold® are active, the temperature displays will not
change. After 24 hours, the refrigerator returns to the previous temperature
set points.
NOTE: If increased ice production is desired at all times, change the
freezer control to a lower setting. Setting the freezer to a colder
temperature may make some foods harder, such as ice cream.
TURN COOLING ON/OFF
Your refrigerator and freezer will not cool when cooling is turned off. Follow the directions specific to your model.
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To turn cooling off, press and hold Options and Water Filter at the same time for 3 seconds.
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 Options and Water Filter for 3 seconds again to turn cooling back on.
DISPENSER LIGHT
When you use the dispenser, the light will turn on automatically. If you want
the light to be on continuously, you may choose either On or Dim.
ON: Press Light to turn on the dispenser light. “On” will appear on the
display screen.
DIM: Press Light a second time to select Dim mode. “Dim” will appear on
the display screen. The dispenser light will remain on but at a lower
intensity.
OFF: Press Light a third time to turn off the dispenser light.
The dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed. If it appears that your
dispenser lights are not working, see online “Troubleshooting” for more
information.
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 lever. To turn off the ice maker, see the “Ice Maker and Storage
Bin” section in the Owner’s Manual.
- Press and hold Light for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser. “Dispenser Locked” will appear on the display screen.
- Press and hold Light a second time to unlock the dispenser.
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 turned off temporarily, but “Door Ajar” will
still be displayed on the dispenser control panel.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Online Ordering Information
For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter
storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner’s Manual included with
your appliance.
For information on any of the following items, the full cycle guide, warranty,
detailed product dimensions, or for complete instructions for use and
installation, please visit https://www.maytag.com/owners, or in Canada
https://www.maytag.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service call.
However, if you need to contact us, use the information listed below for the appropriate region.
United States:
1–800–344–1274
Maytag Brand Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton
Harbor, MI 49022–2692
Canada:
1–800–807–6777 Maytag Brand Appliances Customer eXperience Centre 200–6750
Century Ave. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
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References
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