SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR - Safety Instructions - Installation - Temperature Controls - Interior Features - Ice & Water Service - Water Filter - Care & Cleaning

Oct 23, 2026

Uploaded by Fahsai

Side-by-side refrigerator user guide content covering essential safety instructions, electrical and grounding precautions, installation requirements, and energy-saving practices. Includes guidance for power failure food protection, cleaning and bulb replacement steps, hazards such as explosive fumes, and child safety steps for preventing entrapment when disposing of old units. Also provides installation packing-clip removal, location requirements for airflow and temperature thresholds, and ventilation clearance recommendations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages20

Reading Time50 min

AccessFree to download

Safety Instructions

Installation

Temperature Controls

Interior Features

Ice & Water Service

Water Filter

Care & Cleaning

Before You Call

Warranty

TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions .................................................... 1 Installation ................................................................ 2 Temperature Controls ................................................ 3 Interior Features .................................................... 4-8 Ice & Water Service ............................................ 9-13 Water Filter ........................................................11-13 Care & Cleaning ................................................ 13-14 SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR Food Storage Tips 15 .................................................. Food Storage Chart 16 .................................................. Storage & Maintenance 17 .......................................... Before You Call 18 ........................................................ Warranty 19 .................................................................. Guide de L’Utilisateur 20 .............................................. Guia del Usuario 40 Should you need assistance, it is helpful to have the complete model and serial number identification of your refrigerator. This is on a data plate located at the top of the fresh food compartment. Record these numbers below for easy access. | NEWTON IA
USA 50208
FOR ICEMAKER OPTION USE KIT | LISTED HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATIOR
MODEL NO.
SERIAL NO.
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MAX. AMPS OZ.
ELEC. RATING 115V 60HZ
ALSO VERIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENERGY STANDARD CAN/CSA-C300-M91 | 361A
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C | | --- | --- | --- | --- | For additional questions, please contact us: Maytag Appliances Sales Company 1-800-688-9900 U. S.A. 1-800-688-2002 CANADA 1-800-688-2080 TTY U. S.A. (Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time) Internet: [http://www.maytag.com](http://www.maytag.com) KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ® Important Safety Instructions WARNING — When using your appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following: • Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose. • To prevent possibility of hazard due to electrical shock, never plug the refrigerator into a receptacle which has not been grounded adequately and in accordance with the local and national electrical codes. See the warning and grounding instructions. • Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or replacing alight bulb. • In case of power failure, minimize door openings. If the power failure is of a long duration, protect the food by placing blocks of dry ice on top of the packages or check with a local frozen foods locker about temporary storage. Frozen foods which have thawed completely should not be refrozen and should be discarded. • Any electrical service cord that becomes frayed or damaged should be immediately repaired or replaced. Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord. • Your refrigerator should not be operated in the presence of explosive fumes. • Children should not climb, hang or stand on the shelves of this refrigerator. Important: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous… even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. • Take off the doors. • Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. 1 WARNING—This appliance is designed to operate on a normal 115 volt, 15 amp, 60 cycle line. There should be a separate, grounded circuit serving this appliance only. Do not use an extension cord. Do not use any device that will alter the electrical performance of this appliance. This appliance is equipped with a three-pronged grounding plug for your protection against possible electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged into agrounding receptacle. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is

FAQs

What safety precautions should be followed when using the refrigerator?

Follow basic precautions such as using the refrigerator only for its intended purpose and preventing electrical shock by ensuring proper grounding. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or replacing a light bulb.

What should be done during a power failure to protect food?

Minimize door openings. For long outages, protect food by placing blocks of dry ice on top of packages or using temporary storage at a local frozen foods locker. Completely thawed frozen foods should not be refrozen and must be discarded.

What installation location and clearance requirements are recommended?

Ensure free airflow through the front base grille, avoid installing where room temperatures drop below 55°F, and leave at least 1/2-inch clearance on the sides, top, and back for ease of installation. Take care when placing the unit on vinyl or hardwood floors to avoid damaging flooring.

Oct 23, 2026

Uploaded by Fahsai