Service

This manual is to be used by qualified appliance

technicians only. Maytag does not assume any
responsibility for property damage or personal This Base Manual covers general information
injury for improper service procedures done by
an unqualified person.
Refer to individual Technical Sheet
for information on specific models
This manual includes, but is
not limited to the following:
Maytag
MBV1976AAP
MBV1976AAB
MBS1976AAP
MBS1976AAB

Skybox
Personal Vending
Machine

16022983
March 2004
Important Information
Important Notices for Servicers and Consumers
Maytag will not be responsible for personal injury or property damage from improper service procedures. Pride and
workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible, however, that
during its lifetime a product may require service. Products should be serviced only by a qualified service technician
who is familiar with the safety procedures required in the repair and who is equipped with the proper tools, parts,
testing instruments and the appropriate service information. IT IS THE TECHNICIANS RESPONSIBILITY TO
REVIEW ALL APPROPRIATE SERVICE INFORMATION BEFORE BEGINNING REPAIRS.

! WARNING
To avoid risk of severe personal injury or death, disconnect power before working/servicing on appliance to avoid
electrical shock.

To locate an authorized servicer, please consult your telephone book or the dealer from whom you purchased this
product. For further assistance, please contact:

Customer Service Support Center

CAIR Center
Web Site Telephone Number
WWW.AMANA.COM ............................................... 1-800-843-0304
WWW.JENNAIR.COM ............................................ 1-800-536-6247
WWW.MAYTAG.COM ............................................. 1-800-688-9900

CAIR Center in Canada .......................................... 1-800-688-2002

Amana Canada Product .......................................... 1-866-587-2002

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels

! DANGER
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

! WARNING
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

! CAUTION
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury, product or property
damage.

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Table of Contents
Important Information .................................................... 2
Troubleshooting
Disable Switches and Door Test ................................. 4
Bin Mechanism (Motors, Chute switches/doors and .....
Flipper door ................................................................ 5
Product Out (Home Sensor) and Anti-Jam .................. 6
Low Product Switches ............................................... 7
Dispense Test ............................................................ 7
Disassembly Procedures
Door Removal ............................................................ 8
Dispensing Assembly ................................................ 8
Temperature Control ................................................... 8
Ribbon Connector ...................................................... 8
Selection Buttons ...................................................... 9
Circulating Fan ........................................................... 9
Ballast and Light Bulb ................................................ 9
Wiring Diagram ............................................................ 10
Appendix A
Owner’s Manual ........ ........................................A-2
Appendix B
Skybase Assembly Manual ................................. B-2

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Troubleshooting
! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test
procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service.
Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

DISABLE SWITCHES and DOOR TEST 6. Push SELECT pushbutton 1. Only LED1 should turn
1. Apply power to the SKYBOX. off while the pushbutton is pushed. If not, fail.
2. Verify that the door lights work properly, they can be · If multiple LED turn OFF, there is a problem with
turned on and off. the door electronics.
Possible causes malfunction: · If all 4 LED fast flash only while the SELECT
· Cable between the door and cabinet missing, not pushbutton is pushed, the FLIPPER DOOR is
wired correctly, or not plugged in fully. open (or other problem in FLIPPER door sensor)
· Light switch mounted upside-down. · If the wrong LED turns OFF, there is a problem
· Incorrect wiring, wires crossed from each starter. with the door electronics.
· Wire not pushed into socket or contamination on · If no LED turn OFF, there is a problem with the
wire. door electronics.
· Starter or lamp missing or not installed properly. · MAIN DOOR switch circuit not wired correctly:
· 120VAC wiring error. wrong connection at switch or connector not
· 120VAC not working at test outlet. plugged into the MAIN PCB. When the MAIN
3. Move all DISABLE switches down (turn OFF the DOOR switch is first held closed, the LED should
bins). flicker off for a very brief time.
4. Hold the MAIN DOOR switch closed, leaving the door 7. Push SELECT pushbutton 2. Only LED 2 should turn
open. off while the pushbutton is pushed. If not, fail.
5. All 4 LED on the door should be ON. If not, fail. · If multiple LED turn OFF, there is a problem with
Possible causes: the door electronics.
· The LED that is OFF might have the DISABLE · If all 4 LED fast flash only while the SELECT
switch assembled upside down, along with a bad pushbutton is pushed, the FLIPPER DOOR is
LOW PRODUCT switch circuit. open (or other problem in FLIPPER door sensor)
· If all of the LED flash slowly, there is a bad · If the wrong LED turns OFF, there is a problem
connection between the door and the MAIN PCB. with the door electronics.
(Loss of communications between the MAIN and · If no LED turn OFF, there is a problem with the
FPP PCBs). door electronics.
· If the LED are all OFF, there is a bad connection · MAIN DOOR switch circuit not wired correctly:
between the door and the MAIN PCB (no power). wrong connection at switch or connector not
· If the LED are all OFF, there is a bad connection plugged into the MAIN PCB. When the MAIN
between the bin set and the MAIN PCB (ribbon DOOR switch is first held closed, the LED should
cable unplugged or bad). flicker off for a very brief time.
· If the LED are all OFF, there is no power to the 8. Push SELECT pushbutton 3. Only LED3 should turn
MAIN PCB: verify that the 12VAC transformer is off while the pushbutton is pushed. If not, fail.
connected to 120VAC between the bin set and the · If multiple LED turn OFF, there is a problem with
MAIN PCB (ribbon cable unplugged). There are 2 the door electronics.
LED on the MAIN PCB. The top LED indicates · If all 4 LED fast flash only while the SELECT
communications TO the FPP (located in the door); pushbutton is pushed, the FLIPPER DOOR is
the bottom LED indicates communications FROM open (or other problem in FLIPPER door sensor).
the FPP. · If the wrong LED turns OFF, there is a problem
· MAIN DOOR switch circuit not wired correctly: with the door electronics.
wrong connection at switch or connector not · If no LED turn OFF, there is a problem with the
plugged into the MAIN PCB. When the MAIN door electronics.
DOOR switch is first held closed, the LED should · MAIN DOOR switch circuit not wired correctly:
flicker off for a very brief time. wrong connection at switch or connector not
plugged into the MAIN PCB. When the MAIN
DOOR switch is first held closed, the LED should
flicker off for a very brief time.

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Troubleshooting
! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test
procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service.
Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

9. Push SELECT pushbutton 4. Only LED 4 should turn 5. Push SELECT pushbutton 2.
off while the pushbutton is pushed. If not, fail. a. Motor 2 should turn at a normal speed and LED 2
· If multiple LED turn OFF, there is a problem with should be flashing slowly. If not, fail.
the door electronics. · The DISABLE switch circuit for that bin might be
· If all 4 LED fast flash only while the SELECT bad.
pushbutton is pushed, the FLIPPER DOOR is · MAIN DOOR switch circuit not wired correctly:
open (or other problem in FLIPPER door sensor) wrong connection at switch or connector not
· If the wrong LED turns OFF, there is a problem plugged into the MAIN PCB. When the MAIN
with the door electronics. DOOR switch is first held closed, the LED should
· If no LED turn OFF, there is a problem with the flicker off for a very brief time.
door electronics. · If the MOTOR runs slowly or not at all AND all 4
· MAIN DOOR switch circuit not wired correctly: LED start flashing fast after 3 seconds, the
wrong connection at switch or connector not CHUTE sensor is broken on that bin (CHUTE
plugged into the MAIN PCB. plate not returning to the proper resting position,
magnet missing or installed incorrectly, HOME/
BIN MECHANISM (MOTORS, CHUTE CHUTE PCB not working or not plugged into the
CONNECTOR PCB).
switches/doors, and FLIPPER door) b. Quickly trip the CHUTE plate #2. The motor
1. Release the MAIN DOOR switch. should stop or move very slowly. If not, fail.
2. Move all DISABLE switches up (turn ON the bins). · The CHUTE door sensor is not working properly.
3. Hold the MAIN DOOR switch closed, leaving the door Check for solder bridges and bad wiring on the
open. HOME/CHUTE PCB, CONNECTOR PCB, or
4. Push SELECT pushbutton 1. MAIN PCB.
a.MOTOR 1 should turn at a normal speed and LED1 c. Quickly trip the FLIPPER door. Verify that LED 2
should be flashing slowly. If not, fail. stops flashing slowly and stays ON. If not, fail.
· The DISABLE switch circuit for that bin might be · The FLIPPER door sensor is not working properly:
bad. FLIPPER door not returning to the proper resting
· MAIN DOOR switch circuit not wired correctly: position, magnet missing or installed incorrectly,
wrong connection at switch or connector not error in installation of FLIPPER PCB.
plugged into the MAIN PCB. When the MAIN 6. Push SELECT pushbutton 3.
DOOR switch is first held closed, the LED should a. Motor 3 should turn at a normal speed and LED 3
flicker off for a very brief time. should be flashing slowly. If not, fail.
· If the MOTOR runs slowly or not at all AND all 4 · The DISABLE switch circuit for that bin might be
LED start flashing fast after 3 seconds, the bad.
CHUTE sensor is broken on that bin (CHUTE · MAIN DOOR switch circuit not wired correctly:
plate not returning to the proper resting position, wrong connection at switch or connector not
magnet missing or installed incorrectly, HOME/ plugged into the MAIN PCB. When the MAIN
CHUTE PCB not working or not plugged into the DOOR switch is first held closed, the LED should
CONNECTOR PCB). flicker off for a very brief time.
b. Quickly trip the CHUTE plate #1. The motor · If the MOTOR runs slowly or not at all AND all 4
should stop or move very slowly. If not, fail. LED start flashing fast after 3 seconds, the
· The CHUTE door sensor is not working properly. CHUTE sensor is broken on that bin (CHUTE
Check for solder bridges and bad wiring on the plate not returning to the proper resting position,
HOME/CHUTE PCB, CONNECTOR PCB, or magnet missing or installed incorrectly, HOME/
MAIN PCB. CHUTE PCB not working or not plugged into the
c. Quickly trip the FLIPPER door. Verify that LED1 CONNECTOR PCB).
stops flashing slowly and stays ON. If not, fail. b.Quickly trip the CHUTE plate #3. The motor should
· The FLIPPER door sensor is not working properly: stop or move very slowly. If not, fail.
FLIPPER door not returning to the proper resting · The CHUTE door sensor is not working properly.
position, magnet missing or installed incorrectly, Check for solder bridges and bad wiring on the
error in installation of FLIPPER PCB. HOME/CHUTE PCB, CONNECTOR PCB, or
MAIN PCB.

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Troubleshooting
! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test
procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service.
Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
c. Quickly trip the FLIPPER door. Verify that LED 3 · CONNECTOR PCB or ribbon cable problem
stops flashing slowly and stays ON. If not, fail. 4. Push SELECT pushbutton 2. Watch for proper anti-
· The FLIPPER door sensor is not working properly: jam mechanism operation: the back plate must flip up
FLIPPER door not returning to the proper resting then down while the motor is moving. If not, fail.
position, magnet missing or installed incorrectly, · spring not working
error in installation of FLIPPER PCB. · Cam mechanism not installed correctly.
7. Push SELECT pushbutton 4. 5. Allow MOTOR 2 to run until it stops (between 6 and
a. Motor 4 should turn at a normal speed and LED 4 10 seconds). The dispensing cup should now be at
should be flashing slowly. If not, fail. the home position (open to accept product). If not,
· The DISABLE switch circuit for that bin might be fail.
bad. · The HOME sensor is not working on that bin:
· MAIN DOOR switch circuit not wired correctly: magnet located on dispensing cup end missing or
wrong connection at switch or connector not installed wrong, CHUTE-HOME PCB (SENMN)
plugged into the MAIN PCB. When the MAIN broken, problem on CONNECTOR PCB (located
DOOR switch is first held closed, the LED should on back of bin set), or ribbon cable problem.
flicker off for a very brief time. · The HOME sensor input for that bin on the MAIN
· If the MOTOR runs slowly or not at all AND all 4 PCB is bad: short, missing resistor, etc.
LED start flashing fast after 3 seconds, the · CONNECTOR PCB or ribbon cable problem.
CHUTE sensor is broken on that bin (CHUTE 6. Push SELECT pushbutton 3. Watch for proper anti-
plate not returning to the proper resting position, jam mechanism operation: the back plate must flip up
magnet missing or installed incorrectly, HOME/ then down while the motor is moving. If not, fail.
CHUTE PCB not working or not plugged into the · spring not working
CONNECTOR PCB). · Cam mechanism not installed correctly.
b. Quickly trip the CHUTE plate #4. The motor 7. Allow MOTOR 3 to run until it stops (between 6 and
should stop or move very slowly. If not, fail. 10 seconds). The dispensing cup should now be at
· The CHUTE door sensor is not working properly. the home position (open to accept product). If not,
Check for solder bridges and bad wiring on the fail.
HOME/CHUTE PCB, CONNECTOR PCB, or · The HOME sensor is not working on that bin:
MAIN PCB. magnet located on dispensing cup end missing or
c. Quickly trip the FLIPPER door. Verify that LED4 installed wrong, CHUTE-HOME PCB (SENMN)
stops flashing slowly and stays ON. If not, fail. broken, problem on CONNECTOR PCB (located
· The FLIPPER door sensor is not working properly: on back of bin set), or ribbon cable problem.
FLIPPER door not returning to the proper resting · The HOME sensor input for that bin on the MAIN
position, magnet missing or installed incorrectly, PCB is bad: short, missing resistor, etc.
error in installation of FLIPPER PCB. · CONNECTOR PCB or ribbon cable problem
8. Push SELECT pushbutton 4. Watch for proper anti-
PRODUCT OUT (HOME SENSOR) and ANTI- jam mechanism operation: the back plate must flip up
JAM then down while the motor is moving. If not, fail.
1. Hold the MAIN DOOR switch closed, leaving the door · spring not working
open. · Cam mechanism not installed correctly.
2. Push SELECT pushbutton 1. 9. Allow MOTOR 4 to run until it stops (between 6 and
3. Allow MOTOR 1 to run until it stops (between 6 and 10 seconds). The dispensing cup should now be at
10 seconds). The dispensing cup should now be at the home position (open to accept product). If not,
the home position (open to accept product). If not, fail.
fail. · The HOME sensor is not working on that bin:
· The HOME sensor is not working on that bin: magnet located on dispensing cup end missing or
magnet located on dispensing cup end missing or installed wrong, CHUTE-HOME PCB (SENMN)
installed wrong, CHUTE-HOME PCB (SENMN) broken, problem on CONNECTOR PCB (located
broken, problem on CONNECTOR PCB (located on back of bin set), or ribbon cable problem.
on back of bin set), or ribbon cable problem. · The HOME sensor input for that bin on the MAIN
· The HOME sensor input for that bin on the MAIN PCB is bad: short, missing resistor, etc.
PCB is bad: short, missing resistor, etc. · CONNECTOR PCB or ribbon cable problem

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Troubleshooting
! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test
procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service.
Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

LOW PRODUCT SWITCHES

1. Release the MAIN DOOR switch.
2. Press the LOW PRODUCT plate for bin 1. Hold the
MAIN DOOR switch closed, leaving the door open.
Only LED1 should turn off. If not, fail.
· Mis-wired LOW PRODUCT harness and/or
switch.
· Mis-aligned LOW PRODUCT plate.
· The LOW PRODUCT input for that switch on the
MAIN PCB is bad: short, missing resistor, etc.
· CONNECTOR PCB or ribbon cable problem.
3. Release the MAIN DOOR switch.
4. Press the LOW PRODUCT plate for bin 2. Hold the
MAIN DOOR switch closed, leaving the door open.
Only LED2 should turn off. If not, fail.
· Mis-wired LOW PRODUCT harness and/or
switch.
· Mis-aligned LOW PRODUCT plate.
· The LOW PRODUCT input for that switch on the
MAIN PCB is bad: short, missing resistor, etc.
· CONNECTOR PCB or ribbon cable problem.
5. Release the MAIN DOOR switch.
· Mis-wired LOW PRODUCT harness and/or
switch.
· Mis-aligned LOW PRODUCT plate.
· The LOW PRODUCT input for that switch on the
MAIN PCB is bad: short, missing resistor, etc.
· CONNECTOR PCB or ribbon cable problem
6. Press the LOW PRODUCT plate for bin 3. Hold the
MAIN DOOR switch closed, leaving the door open.
Only LED 3 should turn off. If not, fail.
7. Release the MAIN DOOR switch.
8. Press the LOW PRODUCT plate for bin 4. Hold the
MAIN DOOR switch closed, leaving the door open.
Only LED 4 should turn off. If not, fail.
· Mis-wired LOW PRODUCT harness and/or
switch.
· Mis-aligned LOW PRODUCT plate.
· The LOW PRODUCT input for that switch on the
MAIN PCB is bad: short, missing resistor, etc.
· CONNECTOR PCB or ribbon cable problem.

DISPENSE TEST
· Place 1 product into each of the 4 bins. Close the
MAIN DOOR. Verify that each bin dispenses the
product properly through the FLIPPER door. If
not, fail.
TEST COMPLETE

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Disassembly Procedures
! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test
procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service.
Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

Door Removal
1. Make sure the main unit is OFF and the powercord is
unplugged. Temperature Control
2. Unplug the door wire harness from the lower right 1. Remove single screw at bottom of temperature
corner of the door and the lower left corner of the control.
personal beverage vendor. 2. Slide down temperature control to expose wiring and
3. Open the door wider than a 90° angle. sensing bulb.
4. Lift the door up, releasing the door hinges from the 3. Disconnect wires from temperature control. Note
hinge posts. location of wires when removing temperature control.
4. Slide sensing capilary tube out of sleeve while
removing temperature control.
Dispensing Assembly 5. Reverse procedure to reassemble.
1. Remove Door (see Door removal procedure)
2. Remove Sling assembly by unhooking two hooks Ribbon Connector
from sling at top of chute opening and removing from 1. Remove dispenser assembly (see dispenser
velcro from left side of cabinet. assembly removal).
3. Remove screws holding dispenser assembly in place, 2. Unplug ribbon connector from dispenser assembly.
5 screws on front of dispensing assembly and 4 on 3. Remove plug seal from inside back of cabinet holding
left hand side of dispenser. connector in place.
4. Slide dispenser assembly out and unplug ribbon 4. Remove machine compartment screws from back
connector from dispenser assembly. side of machine compartment.Remove machine
compartment cover.
5. Remove cover from main board by removing screws.
6. Unplug ribbon connector from board and slide it
through hole in cabinet.
7. Reverse procedure to reassemble.

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Disassembly Procedures
! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test
procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service.
Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

Selection Buttons
1. Grasp the bottom of the selection button and pull
toward you.
2. While the selection button is pulled out, pull down on Ballast and Light Bulb
the selection button firmly to release selection button 1. Remove top cover from cabinet by lifting it off of unit.
from cabinet. 2. Remove plexiglass cover by lifting it from the slot at
3. Reverse procedure to reassemble. the front of the cabinet to expose ballast or light bulb.
3. Reverse procedure to reassemble.
Circulating Fan
1. Remove dispenser assembly (see dispenser
assembly removal).
2. Remove circulating fan screws and unplug from
cabinet PCB.
3. Remove circulating fan.
Note: Circulating fan must be installed so the airflow
draws air from the dispenser assembly.
4. Reverse procedure to reassemble.

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Wiring Diagram and Schematic

! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to freezer before servicing, unless
testing requires it. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on proper terminals to insure correct
grounding and polarization.

! CAUTION
High Voltage

EARTH GROUND
/MAIN_CLOSED_BIN

NEUTRAL
LINE
MOTOR+3
MOTOR+4

COMMON

/DISABLE4
/DISABLE3
/DISABLE2
/DISABLE1
MOTOR-

/LOW1
/LOW2
/LOW3
/LOW4
MOTOR+2
MOTOR+1
COMMON
/CHUTE4
/HOME4
/CHUTE3
/HOME3
COMMON
/CHUTE2
/HOME2
+5V_SWITCHED
/CHUTE1
/HOME1

GREEN
BLACK

WHITE

MOTOR+2 MOTOR+3
MOTOR+4
MOTOR+1
COMMON MOTOR-
COMMON
/ CHUTE4
/HOME4 /MAI N_CLOSED_BIN
/DISABLE4
/ CHUTE3
/HOME3 /DISABLE3
COMMON /DISABLE2
/ CHUTE2 /DISABLE1
/HOME2 /LOW1
+5V_SWITCHED /LOW2
/ CHUTE1 /LOW3
/HOME1 /LOW4
REFRIGERATOR
CHAMBER

EARTH GROUND

MBV1976AAP
NEUTRAL
LINE

MBV1976AAB

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Appendix A

A-1
 ®

SkyBox™ by Maytag™
Personal Beverage Vendor
Model # MBV1976AA

The bragging rights are all yours. Congratulations on your purchase

of the SkyBox™ by Maytag™ personal beverage vendor. It’s time to
assemble your SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor, stock it with your
favorite cans or bottles, and give your buddies a call. Don’t be
surprised if they spend more time checking out the SkyBox™
personal beverage vendor than they do the instant replays!

Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ........................................ 1-2

Product Overview.................................................................... 3

Assembly ............................................................................... 4-9

Operation.......................................................................... 10-11

Features ................................................................................... 12

Maintenance .......................................................................... 13

Before You Call For Service.............................................. 14

Warranty/Customer Service ............................................. 15

Form No. C/02/10/04 Part No. 381-90-000100 www.skyboxbymaytag.com

 Important Safety Instructions
What You Need to Know About DANGER
Safety Instructions Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigeration
this manual are not meant to cover all possible products are still dangerous…even if they will sit for
conditions and situations that may occur. Common “just a few days”. If you are discarding an old
sense, caution and care must be exercised when SkyBox™ product, please follow the instructions
installing, maintaining or operating this appliance. below to help prevent accidents.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or • Remove the SkyBox™
manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not personal beverage vendor
understand. door (see page 13).
• Leave the storage bins in
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, place so that children may not
Labels easily climb inside the unit.

DANGER
DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result
in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
Electrical Grounding Instructions – This appliance
WARNING is equipped with a (3-prong) grounding plug for
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which your protection against shock hazard. It should be
COULD result in severe personal injury or death. plugged directly into a properly grounded
receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding
prong from this plug. If the plug fails to fit into an
CAUTION
existing outlet, contact a qualified electrician to
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD update the outlet.
result in minor personal injury or property damage.
Power supply
cord with
3-prong
grounding plug

Grounding type
wall receptacle

Your SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor should not,

under any circumstances, be operated when not
properly grounded.

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Important Safety Instructions
Important Safeguards
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious 10. Keep your SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor in
injury or death when using your refrigerated unit good condition. Bumping or dropping the
and stand, follow these basic precautions, personal beverage vendor and/or SkyBase™ stand
including the following: can damage them or cause them to malfunction
or leak. If damage occurs, contact a qualified
1. Read all instructions.
service technician for repair.
2. To prevent injury, children should not climb, hang
11. Always read and follow manufacturer’s installation
or stand on any part of this refrigerated unit or
and operation instructions for items being stored
stand.
in refrigerated unit. Load cans or bottles into the
3. Use the refrigerated unit and stand only for their personal beverage vendor as described in this
intended purpose. guide.
4. Observe all local codes and ordinances. 12. Do not lift or move the personal beverage vendor
5. To prevent the possibility of hazard due to and/or SkyBase™ stand when it is loaded with
electrical shock, never plug the refrigerated unit beverages or when the door is open.
in to a receptacle that has not been grounded 13. The SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor is not
adequately and in accordance with the local and designed to dispense food items other than the
national electrical codes. See warning and the designated beverage containers outlined within
grounding instructions that follow. this guide.
6. Do not use a 2-prong adapter, extension cord or 14. Do not kick, pound, or push on the personal
power strip. beverage vendor and/or stand, as this may cause
7. Disconnect the power cord to the refrigerated unit the unit to tip or may damage the refrigeration
before loading cans or bottles into it, cleaning, system.
servicing or replacing a light bulb. Disconnect 15. The SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor is
power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord. designed to hold beverage containers within the
8. The refrigerated unit power cord should be designated beverage shelf on top of the main
immediately repaired or replaced if it becomes unit. Do not place additional items on top of the
frayed or damaged or if the plug will not fit unit.
securely into the electrical outlet. 16. Do not attempt to place fingers, hands or arms
9. To prevent fire hazard, your refrigerated unit through the beverage dispenser opening. If a
should not be operated in the presence of beverage jams in the SkyBox™ personal beverage
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids. vendor, clear the jam using the instructions
provided on page 13 of this guide.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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 Product Overview
SkyBox™ by Maytag Personal
Beverage Vendor – Refrigerated unit
with front door. Opens for easy access to
four beverage storage bins. Fully stocked,
the unit will hold 64 12-ounce cans or
32 12-ounce bottles.

Front Display Graphic –

Packaged with the SkyBox™
personal beverage vendor.
Display Panels – Panels
slide into the front and
sides of the main unit.
Your SkyBox™ personal
beverage vendor comes with
a standard front panel. To
purchase customized, inter-
Beverage Cards - Your changeable front and side
SkyBox™ personal beverage panels that feature your
vendor comes with a set favorite sports team, visit
of commonly requested www.skyboxbymaytag.com.
beverage cards that can be
used to label the beverage
selection buttons. To
purchase additional
beverage cards, visit
www.skyboxbymaytag.com.

SkyBase™ Stand (optional) – A sturdy, level stand that

is able to support approximately 200 pounds of weight
and will safely accommodate your fully stocked personal
beverage vendor. SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor
securely mounts to the SkyBase™ stand. To purchase, visit
your local retailer or www.skyboxbymaytag.com.

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Assembly
Dimensions WARNING
Once assembled, the Skybox™ (main unit mounted on • IMPORTANT: For safety, the unit should be
stand) has the following dimensions: displayed in a secure, level area, with the back of
the unit securely against a wall, with 3" (77 mm) of
clearance. The wall installation is to prevent
anyone, including children, from getting behind
the unit and tipping it over, causing personal
injury.
33.5"
(851 mm)
Important
Wall
Installation
58.5"
(1486 mm)
• Use caution when installing the unit on vinyl or
hardwood floors so as not to mark or otherwise
damage the flooring. A piece of plywood, a rug or
25" other material should be used to protect the floor
(635 mm) while positioning the unit.
• Once assembled and loaded with beverages, the
SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor with SkyBase™
stand weighs up to 300 pounds (136 kg), so select a
location that will not require frequent moving.
22.12" 25"
(562 mm) (635 mm) • Moving the loaded SkyBox™ personal beverage
vendor may cause damage to the unit.

WARNING
Installation Location To avoid serious risk of injury, DO NOT lift or move
• SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor is designed for the SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor and/or
indoor use only with room temperatures between SkyBase™ stand when loaded with beverages or
50° – 80° F (10° – 27° C). when the door is open.
• Allow a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance from the
door hinges to a side wall to allow the door to swing
open. Allow 3" (77 mm) of clearance behind the
SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor and 1" (26 mm)
clearance on all other sides for ease of installation.
Additional space is required above the main unit to
change the front or side display panels.

WARNING
To avoid injury, follow these important instructions
when installing the SkyBox™ personal beverage
vendor on a countertop.
Make sure the vendor is placed far back on the
countertop -- at least 6 inches (15 cm) from the
counter front edge to the edge of the vendor door.

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 Assembly
Stand Assembly STEP 2 – Level the Stand
Carefully unpack the stand parts (see below) from the K
packaging.
Tools Needed: M
• #2 phillips head screw driver • Level
• Adjustable Wrench
Parts Quantity
A End Frame.......................................................................................................2
B Long Support Rail.......................................................................................4
C Rear Leveling Legs (attached to end frames)..............................2
C K/M
D Shelves..............................................................................................................2
Lx 3
E Pan-Head Screws.....................................................................................24 Lx 3
F Left Side Panel (with hinge holes) .....................................................1
G Right Side Panel (with no hinge holes)...........................................1 • Attach the two front feet (K) to the bottom of the
H Back Panel......................................................................................................1 two corner posts using three M5 x 16, 5⁄8 ” (16 mm)
I Door....................................................................................................................1 long, Hex-Phillips head cap screws (L) for each foot.
J Hinges (attached to the door)..............................................................2 NOTE: The threaded bolt on the front foot must
K Front Foot.........................................................................................................2 extend outward away from the frame (see figure).
L M5 x 16 Hex-Phillips Head Cap Screw - 5⁄8” (16mm) long....6
M Front Foot Leveling Head........................................................................2 • Attach the front foot leveling head (M) to the
N Flat Head Screws.........................................................................................6 threaded bolt on each front foot (K).
FF M5 x 20 Hex-Phillips Head Cap Screw - 3⁄4” (20mm) long....2 • Carefully place the partially assembled stand on the
floor where it will be displayed. Adjust the front foot
STEP 1 – Assemble Frame of Stand leveling heads (M) down so that the front foot roller
is just off the floor. Using a level and an adjustable
wrench, adjust the two rear leveling legs (C) so the
unit sits squarely on the floor.
A
STEP 3 – Install Shelves

B
D

D
• Connect one long support rail (B) to one of the end
frames (A) by inserting the tabs on the support rail
into the slots of the end frame and pressing
downward. The support rails will temporarily lock into
place when pressed downward. • Place bottom shelf (D) on top of lower support rails.
• Connect the other end of support rail to a second Align screw holes and install four pan-head screws
end frame (A) by inserting the tabs on the support (E).
rail into the slots of the end frame and pressing • Repeat procedure for center shelf (D) which mounts
downward. on the four tabs welded to the end frame.
• Repeat procedure for remaining 3 rails, creating a
basic frame for the cabinet. DO NOT INSTALL ANY
SCREWS (E) DURING THIS STEP!
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Assembly
STEP 4 – Assemble Exterior Panels STEP 5 – Attach Door to
E SkyBase™ Stand
G

F
F
E E
N/J
I

• Position door (I) on the front of the stand by aligning

screw holes in the hinges (J) with hinge holes in the
• Lower the top lip of the left side panel (F) over the left side panel on the front of the stand.
top of end frame, aligning screw holes in side panel
with holes in the corner post. Make sure panel is • Attach door hinges (J) to the left side panel (F)
positioned to accommodate hinges for door on front using three flat-head screws (N) in each hinge.
left side. Attach panel by installing three pan-head
screws (E) down the front of the unit and two pan-
head screws (E) along the top rail.
• Position the right side panel (G) over frame of
cabinet, aligning screw holes in side panel with holes
in corner post. Attach panel by installing
three pan-head screws (E) down the front of each
side panel and two pan-head screws (E) along the
top rail.
G

F
E

• Place back panel (H) over frame and side panels by

aligning screw holes on the back of the unit. Attach
back panel using six pan-head screws (E). During
this process, the screws will also secure the back of
the left and right side panels.

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 Assembly
SkyBox™ Personal Beverage STEP 2 – Attach Door
Vendor Top and Door • Align hinges of door to hinge
Assembly (Select Packaging Only) posts on the main unit. Hold
door at an angle (greater
Carefully unpack the SkyBox™ personal beverage than 90°) from the main unit
vendor from the packaging. opening. (Note: For your safety,
If needed, follow these instructions for attaching the the door will not attach or
door to the main unit of your SkyBox™ personal detach at a 90° angle.)
beverage vendor. • Slide hinges down onto hinge
Parts Quantity posts. Door will slide on easily.
DO NOT FORCE.
Top Cover .........................................1
Main Unit .........................................1
Door ...................................................1
Door Wire Harness.......................1
STEP 3 – Attach Door Wire Harness
STEP 1 – Attach Top Cover WARNING
• Slide hooks at front of top panel into slots at front of Confirm that the electrical cord on the SkyBox™
main unit. personal beverage vendor IS NOT plugged into an
• Press top cover down in back so 3 tabs snap electrical outlet before attaching the door wire harness.
securely into place onto back of main unit.
Top
Cover

Main
Unit Wire
Harness

• Attach one end of door wire harness to plug-in on

lower left corner of main unit opening, aligning plug
with small tab facing up to fit plug-in. Note: plug will
only fit one direction. DO NOT FORCE.
• Attach other end of door wire harness to plug-in on
lower right corner of door, aligning plug with small
tab facing up to fit plug-in. Note: plug will only fit
one direction. DO NOT FORCE.

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Assembly
SkyBox™ Personal Beverage • Reinsert the screw.

Vendor Main Assembly • Flip the graphic access cover (AA) back down into
place.
Tools Needed:
• Phillips head screw driver
STEP 2 – Install Beverage Cards
Parts Quantity
AA Graphic Access Cover ...........................1 EE
BB Front Display Graphic ............................1
CC Clear Panel .................................................1
DD Light bulbs..................................................2
EE Beverage Cards ........................................4
FF Connecting Bolts: M5 x 20 ...................
Hex-Phillips Head Cap ............................
Screws - 3⁄4 ” (20 mm) long...................2
• Bend beverage cards (EE) back at score line, so
STEP 1 – Install Light Bulbs
CC small fold is away from printed side.
• Make sure SkyBox™ personal
• Gently pull out the bottom edge of the beverage
beverage vendor is OFF and AA
buttons toward you and slide the beverage cards
the power cord is unplugged.
(EE) into the buttons, sandwiching them in the small
• Flip up the graphic access slit between the clear plastic.
cover (AA), exposing a screw
and the top edge of the front
graphics panel. STEP 3 – Attach SkyBox™ Personal
• Remove the screw. Beverage Vendor to
• Slide the front display graphic SkyBase™ Stand
(BB-see page 3) up and out
of the personal beverage
vendor.
• Lift the clear panel (CC) up
and out of the unit, exposing
the sockets for the light bulbs.

DD
FF

• Place the SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor on the

SkyBase™ stand.
• Remove the two 18" fluorescent light bulbs, type
• IMPORTANT: Line up holes on bottom of SkyBox™
F15T8 15 watt (DD) from their packaging and install
personal beverage vendor with holes in top of
by sliding them into the light sockets and rotating
SkyBase™ stand. Carefully thread a connecting bolt
away from you until they click into place.
(FF–see illustration) into each hole up through the
• Replace the clear panel (CC) and slide the front inside of the stand and into the hole in the SkyBox™
display graphic (BB) back into place in front of the personal beverage vendor. Secure firmly.
clear panel, behind the lower edge of the frame
opening.

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 Assembly
Changing SkyBox™ STEP 2 – Change Front Display Graphic
Display Graphics
Your SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor comes with a
standard front panel. To purchase customized,
interchangeable front and side display graphics visit
your local retailer or www.skyboxbymaytag.com.
• Make sure SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor is
OFF and the power cord is unplugged.

STEP 1 – Install Side Display Graphics

• Flip up the graphic access cover, exposing a screw

and the top edge of the front display graphic.
• Remove the screw.
• Gently press hands onto front display graphic within
• Remove top of SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor frame and slide it up and out of the personal
by lifting up the tabs at rear of top panel. Pull top beverage vendor.
cover back slightly to remove from frame. Set aside. • Slide the new customized display graphic into the
frame, making sure the panel slides behind the lower
edge of the frame opening.
• Flip the display graphic access cover back down into
place.

• Slide one customized display graphic into each side

of the SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor, tucking
the panels in at the bottom within the grooves in the
frame.
• Replace the top cover by sliding hooks into front and
then pressing down tabs at the rear.

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Operation
1. ASSEMBLE the stand and personal beverage Loading SkyBox™ Personal
vendor (see pages 4-9).
Beverage Vendor With
2. LOAD personal beverage vendor with beverages
(see below). Beverages
Your SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor is designed to
3. PLUG UNIT IN to grounded 3-prong outlet.
hold a total of approximately 64 cans, 32 bottles or a
4. TURN LIGHTS on by pressing switch on the right combination of both. When stocking your unit, keep
side of the personal beverage vendor above the the following points in mind:
keyhole.
5. SET THERMOSTAT dial found inside the main unit
in the upper left hand corner by turning dial
clockwise to desired temperature. The further you Place your
turn the dial, the colder the temperature. beverage container
6. ALLOW TO COOL. After the personal beverage here to check size.
vendor is initially plugged in, it will take
3"
approximately 3-4 hours to chill your beverages. 2.35" (60 mm)
(76 mm)
Minimum
7. SERVE yourself and your guests by pressing the Maximum
corresponding button for the beverage of your
choice.

Child Lock-Out
The SkyBox™ personal
beverage vendor comes
equipped with a Child Lock-
Out feature. Simply open the • Beverage containers should be a
door to the personal minimum of 2.35" (60 mm) and a
beverage vendor and lock maximum of 3" (76 mm) in 9.75"
each storage bin (or only diameter. (247 mm)
those bins you wish to lock).
• Beverage containers should be Maximum
To lock, slide down the small
round, since the dispensing system
switch at the right end of the
works in combination with gravity,
corresponding storage bin. To unlock the storage bin,
and the containers need to be able to roll.
slide the switch at the right end of that bin up.
• Beverage containers should be no taller than the
IMPORTANT: The Child Lock-Out controls which
equivalent of 2 standard soda cans stacked on top of
beverages are dispensed from the SkyBox™ personal
each other or 9.75” (247 mm).
beverage vendor. However, to completely secure
access to beverages, be sure to use the key provided
to LOCK THE DOOR to the main unit.
Loading Tips:
• For smooth operation, avoid mixing cans and
bottles within a single storage bin.
• For beverages that are known
to be highly carbonated
(such as high foaming
beer), load
beverage
containers into
the lower 2 bins to
limit fizzing and spillage.
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 Operation
Beverage Options 4. IMPORTANT - Begin loading the left end of the
storage bin, placing one beverage container on its
The following beverage containers will fit in the main side all the way to the back with the top facing
unit of your SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor. forward. If loading cans, push the first one all the
12-ounce aluminum beverage cans way to the back and then place one directly in
12-ounce glass beverage bottles front.
12-ounce plastic beer bottles 5. Next, move one space to the right and place
20-ounce plastic water and soda bottles another beverage container all the way to the back.
Each storage bin within the main unit is equipped to If stocking cans, add another directly in front. (See
dispense bottles or cans. illustration at bottom of page.) Continue until the
storage bin is filled. Repeat with remaining storage
Highly Carbonated Beverages: Stock lower storage bins.
bins with highly carbonated beverages and make sure
they are chilled before dispensing. To avoid overflow 6. Once the bins are filled, close the door, plug the
spills when experimenting with new, highly carbonated power cord into a grounded outlet.
beverages, wait 10-15 seconds before opening 7. Insert corresponding
dispensed beverage containers, and open carefully beverage cards into the
over the sink. beverage selection
Capacity: The top storage bin will hold 10 cans or buttons by carefully
5 bottles. The bottom 3 storage bins will each hold 18 pulling the bottom edge
cans or 9 bottles. of the buttons forward
and up and slipping in
Important Steps For Loading the cards. The far left button corresponds to the
Please follow loading instructions. Improper loading top storage bin. The next button to the right
may cause the “low-indicator light” above the beverage matches the storage bin that is second from the
buttons to illuminate prematurely. top, etc.

1. Make sure the main unit is OFF and the power

cord is unplugged.
2. Open the front door to the main unit, exposing the
four storage bins.
3. When loading the beverage containers, be sure to
load with the TOPS TOWARD THE FRONT
(i.e. long-neck bottles with necks towards the
front).

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Features
2 5. Customized Display Graphics – Show off your
true colors with interchangeable front and side
12 graphics. Unlike your old fridge, the front graphic
illuminates just like commercial vending machines.
As each new sports season begins, change out
your graphics with a new logo. To order new
graphics, visit your local retailer or
5 5 www.skyboxbymaytag.com.
6. Beverage Selection Buttons – Insert beverage
cards for your favorite beverages, and press the
buttons to serve yourself and your guests. Unlike
9 industrial vending machines, the SkyBox™ personal
beverage vendor operates without coins or dollar bills.
6,7 7. Interchangeable Beverage Cards – Your
SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor is packaged
1 with 20 beverage cards featuring the top
4 beverages. The beverage buttons carefully pull
13 forward and up, allowing you to insert any card you
choose. Order additional brands or replacement
cards online at www.skyboxbymaytag.com.
8. Auto-off Sensor – For safety purposes, any time
the door to the refrigerated main unit is opened,
the unit will not vend.
9. Low-Indicator Light – Avoid being caught with
warm drinks. When your beverage bins get low
(3 bottles or 6 cans remaining), the low-indicator
light will illuminate above the beverage button to
3 signify that it’s time to restock.
10. Anti-Fizzing – The specially designed SkyBox™
personal beverage vendor beverage dispenser
smoothly delivers your beverages with little shaking
or jostling. That means less foaming when you
open your cans or bottles. Be aware that warm
1. Personal Beverage Vendor/Main Unit – The beverages are more likely to fizz. Cool beverages
main refrigerated unit is equipped with four prior to dispensing. Refer to pages 10-11 for tips
storage bins that combine to store up to 64 cans or on loading highly carbonated beverages.
32 bottles. Available in either Pitch Black or Grid
11. Jam Detector – In the unlikely event that your
Iron Platinum, the main unit is designed to
unit experiences a jam, the low-indicator lights will
complement your customized display panels.
flash to identify the problem. Turn the unit off and
2. Beverage Shelf – The top front area on the unplug the power cord before opening the unit to
personal beverage vendor is designed to hold inspect for jams. Refer to page 13 for proper steps
beverage containers. to prevent jams.
3. SkyBase™ Stand – Your SkyBase™ stand, 12. Child Lock-Out – For the safety of children or to
available in Pitch Black or Grid Iron Platinum, safely control curious pets, your SkyBox™ personal
supports your fully stocked personal beverage beverage vendor is equipped with a child lock-out
vendor. It also offers additional room temperature feature. Lock individual beverage options or lock
storage space and includes a shelf. them all with an easy flip of a switch. See page 10
4. Power Cord – The power cord is designed to for details.
operate on a normal 120VAC, 15 amp, 60 cycle line. 13. Main Unit Door Keylock – Store your beverages
For your safety, it is equipped with a grounded, securely by locking the door to your main unit using
3-prong plug. the keyhole on the right side of the main unit.
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 Maintenance
Cleaning Consider the following checklist.
• Have you loaded the beverage containers on their
WARNING sides all the way to the back with the tops facing
To avoid electrical shock, which can cause severe forward?
personal injury or death, unplug the refrigerated
personal beverage vendor unit before cleaning. • Are your beverage containers no more than 3" in
diameter?
The modular design of your SkyBox™ personal • Are you using cans or bottles of odd shapes or
beverage vendor allows for easy cleaning. Most spills sizes? If so, loading your SkyBox™ personal beverage
can be cleaned up with a damp cloth or sponge. If vendor with a single row of that product may help to
using a household cleaner, choose a mild, non- reduce jams.
abrasive cleaner that will not scratch or dull the
surface of your unit. Do not allow beverage spills to • Is your personal beverage vendor crowded beyond its
stand; clean up right away. capacity?

To avoid spills, do not store previously opened or • Has the personal beverage vendor fully cooled
partially consumed bottles/cans in the SkyBox™ down? Some jams are more likely to occur when the
personal beverage vendor. vendor is first plugged in and has not fully cooled.

Removing The Door Replacing Display Panel Light

1. Make sure the main unit is OFF and the power Bulbs
cord is unplugged. 1. Make sure SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor is
2. Unplug the door wire harness from the lower right OFF and the power cord is unplugged.
corner of the door and the lower left corner of the 2. Flip up the graphic access cover, exposing a screw
personal beverage vendor. and the top edge of the front display panel.
3. Open the door wider than a 90° angle. 3. Remove the screw.
4. Lift the door up, releasing the door hinges from the 4. Slide the front display graphic up and out of the
hinge posts. personal beverage vendor.
5. Lift the clear panel up and out of the unit, exposing
Clearing Jams the sockets for the light bulbs.
If a jam occurs, the low-indicator lights will flash to 6. Remove bulbs by rotating the bulbs toward you.
indicate the problem. If a single light is flashing, this
indicates that the jam is located within the corres-
ponding storage bin. If all lights are flashing, this
indicates the jam is most likely located in the dispens-
ing pathway. Most jams result from improper loading,
so please refer to pages 10-11 for proper loading
instructions.
To clear a jam open the SkyBox™ personal beverage 7. Install new 18" fluorescent bulbs type F15T8, 15
vendor door and inspect the dispensing pathway and watt by sliding them into the light sockets and
the storage bins. Remove or readjust the location of rotating the bulbs away from you until they click
the beverage containers. into place.

Opening the door to clear the jam will eliminate the 8. Replace the clear panel and slide the front display
blinking lights. graphic back into place in front of the clear panel,
behind the lower edge of the frame opening.
9. Reinsert the screw.
10. Flip the graphic access cover back down into place.
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Before You Call For Service
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
The low-indicator lights are on, but the The main unit may be improperly loaded, which will cause
main unit is not low on beverages. the low-indicator light to illuminate prematurely. For
example, if cans or bottles are not pushed all the way to
the back of the unit, this will cause the low-indicator light
to illuminate. Refer to proper loading instructions on
pages 10-11.
The low-indicator lights are flashing rapidly. The main unit may be jammed, and the light is indicating
the problem. Refer to page 13 to clear the jam. To eliminate
the blinking lights, simply open and close the personal
beverage vendor door.
No beverages dispense when beverage Make sure unit is loaded with beverages. Beverages
button is pushed. should be loaded on their sides, all the way to the back,
with the tops facing towards the front.
The Child Lock-out feature may be activated. Open the
door to the main unit and make sure the lock at the right
end of the each storage bin is open (upright position).
Check for possible jams. See page 13.
NEVER kick, pound or push on the beverage center to
attempt to dispense beverages.
Beverage center is not cooling. Make sure you are using the main unit rather than the
stand for refrigerated storage. The stand is not refrigerated.
Check to see if the unit is plugged in to a grounded,
3-prong outlet.
Check thermostat dial in upper lefthand corner of SkyBox™
personal beverage vendor, and turn clockwise all the way
to the right.
Beverage container jams. See page 13 for suggestions.

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 Warranty/Customer Service
All SkyBox™ by Maytag™ personal beverage vendors What Is Not Covered By This
are warranted for 1 year from date of purchase Warranty:
against defects in material and workmanship. During
this period, any Maytag product that, upon 1. Warranty is void if the original serial numbers have
inspection by Maytag, is proved defective will be been removed, altered or cannot be readily
repaired or replaced, at Maytag’s option, without determined.
charge to the customer. 2. Products purchased for commercial or industrial
This warranty does not apply to any defect arising use.
from a buyer’s or user’s misuse of the product, 3. Consequential or incidental damages sustained by
negligence, failure to follow Maytag’s instructions, any person as a result of any breach of these
use on current or voltage other than that stamped warranties. Some states do not allow the exclusion
on the product, or alteration or repair not authorized or limitation of consequential or incidental
by Maytag. If a replacement product is sent, it will damages, so the above exclusion may not apply.
carry the remaining warranty of the original
product. Repair or disassembly by anyone other than
a Maytag authorized service center will void the Contacting Customer Service:
warranty. 1. Call MAYTAG Customer Service at 1-877-366-5426
THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE U.S.A. or 1-800-688-2002 Canada. They may be
EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTIES, able to assist you with troubleshooting product
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT difficulties. U.S. Customers using TTY for deaf,
LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF hearing impaired or speech impaired, call
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A 1-800-688-2080 (Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Eastern
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, ARE MADE BY Time).
MAYTAG OR ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE MADE 2. Write to MAYTAG, Attn. CAIR® Center,
WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370.
When writing or calling about a service problem,
please include the following information:
a. Your name, address and telephone number;
b. Model and serial number of the product (the
model and serial numbers are on a data label on
the back of the vendor);
c. A clear description of the problem you are
having;
d. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).
3. User guides, additional beverage cards, as well as
customized side and front panels, are available
on-line at www.skyboxbymaytag.com.

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Appendix B

B-1
 ®

SkyBox™ by Maytag™
SkyBase™ Stand
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions.................................... cover

Product Overview.................................................................... 1

Installation Location .............................................................. 1

Assembly.................................................................................1-3

Care and Cleaning...................................................................3

Customer Service.................................................................... 3

Important Safety Instructions

What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating
this appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not
understand. Please refer to your SkyBox™ by Maytag™ Personal Beverage Vendor User Guide for Important Safety
Instructions.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

DANGER
DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage.

Form No. C/02/10/04 Part No. 381-90-000300 www.skyboxbymaytag.com

 Product Overview
Your new SkyBase™ Stand is a sturdy, level stand that is able to hold approximately 200 pounds of weight and will
safely accommodate your fully stocked SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor. The SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor
securely mounts to this SkyBase™ stand. The stand also provides additional, unrefrigerated storage. Consider it your
bullpen, bench or pit area!

Installation Location
• SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor is designed for indoor use only with room temperatures between 50° – 80° F
(10° – 27° C).
• Allow a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance from the door hinges to a side wall to allow the door to swing open.
Allow 3" (77 mm) of clearance behind the SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor and 1" (26 mm) clearance on all
other sides for ease of installation. Additional space is required above the main unit to change the front or side
display panels.

WARNING
• IMPORTANT: For safety, the unit should be displayed in a secure, level area, with the Important
back of the unit securely against a wall, with 3" (77 mm) of clearance. The wall installation Wall
is to prevent anyone, including children, from getting behind the unit and tipping it over, Installation
causing personal injury.
• Use caution when installing the unit on vinyl or hardwood floors so 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 positioning the unit.
• Once assembled and loaded with beverages, the SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor with SkyBase™ stand weighs
up to 300 pounds (136 kg), so select a location that will not require frequent moving.
• Moving the loaded SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor may cause damage to the unit.

WARNING
To avoid serious risk of injury, DO NOT lift or move the SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor and/or SkyBase™ stand
when loaded with beverages or when the door is open.

Assembling Your SkyBase™ STEP 1 – Assemble Frame of Stand

Stand • Connect one long support rail (B) to one of the end
Carefully unpack the stand parts (see below) from the frames (A) by inserting the tabs on the support rail
packaging. into the slots of the end frame and pressing
downward. The support rails will temporarily lock into
Tools Needed: place when pressed downward.
• #2 phillips head screw driver • Level • Connect the other end of support rail to a second
• Adjustable Wrench end frame (A) by inserting the tabs on the support
Parts Quantity rail into the slots of the end frame and pressing
A End Frame.......................................................................................................2 downward.
B Long Support Rail.......................................................................................4 • Repeat
C Rear Leveling Legs (attached to end frames)..............................2 procedure for
D Shelves..............................................................................................................2
A
remaining 3 rails,
E Pan-Head Screws.....................................................................................24 creating a basic
F Left Side Panel (with hinge holes) .....................................................1
frame for the
G Right Side Panel (with no hinge holes)...........................................1
H Back Panel......................................................................................................1 cabinet. DO
I Door....................................................................................................................1 NOT INSTALL
J Hinges (attached to the door)..............................................................2 ANY SCREWS
K Front Foot.........................................................................................................2 (E) DURING
L M5 x 16 Hex-Phillips Head Cap Screw - 5⁄8” (16mm) long....6 THIS STEP!
B
M Front Foot Leveling Head........................................................................2
N Flat Head Screws.........................................................................................6
1 FF M5 x 20 Hex-Phillips Head Cap Screw - 3⁄4” (20mm) long....2
STEP 2 – Level the Stand K
• Attach the two front feet (K) to the bottom of the two corner posts using three
M5 x 16, 5⁄8 ” (16 mm) long, Hex-Phillips head cap screws (L) for each foot. M
NOTE: The threaded bolt on the front foot must extend outward away from the
frame (see figure).
• Attach the front foot leveling head (M) to the threaded bolt on each front foot
(K).
• Carefully place the partially assembled stand on the floor where it will be C K/M
displayed. Adjust the front foot leveling heads (M) down so that the front foot Lx 3
roller is just off the floor. Using a level and an adjustable wrench, adjust the
two rear leveling legs (C) so the unit sits squarely on the floor. Lx 3

STEP 3 – Install Shelves

• Place bottom shelf (D) on top of lower support rails. Align screw holes and install E
four pan-head screws (E).
• Repeat procedure for center shelf (D), which mounts on the four tabs welded to
the end frames (A). D

STEP 4 – Assemble Exterior Panels D

• Lower the top lip of the left side panel (F) over the E G
top of end frame, aligning screw holes in side
panel with holes in the corner post. Make sure
panel is positioned to accommodate hinges for
door on front left side. Attach panel by installing F
three pan-head screws (E) down the front of the
unit and two pan-head screws (E) along the top E E
rail.
• Position the right side panel (G) over frame of
cabinet, aligning screw holes in side panel with
holes in corner post. Attach panel by installing
three pan-head screws (E) down the front of each
side panel and two pan-head screws (E) along the
G
top rail.
• Place back panel (H) over frame and side panels H
by aligning screw holes on the back of the unit. Attach back panel
using six pan-head screws (E). During this process, the screws will F
also secure the back of the left and right side panels. E

STEP 5 – Attach Door to

SkyBase™ Stand
• Position door (I) on the front of the
stand by aligning screw holes in the F
hinges (J) with hinge holes in the left
side panel on the front of the stand. N/J
• Attach door hinges (J) to the left side I
panel (F) using three flat-head screws
(N) in each hinge.

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 Attach SkyBox™ Personal Beverage Vendor to
SkyBase™ Stand
• Place the SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor on the SkyBase™
stand.
• IMPORTANT: Line up holes on bottom of SkyBox™ personal
beverage vendor with holes in top of SkyBase™ stand. Carefully FF
thread a connecting bolt (FF–see illustration) into each hole up
through the inside of the stand and into the hole in the SkyBox™
vendor. Secure firmly.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, which can cause severe personal injury or death, unplug the refrigerated personal beverage
vendor unit before cleaning.

The modular design of your SkyBox™ personal beverage vendor and SkyBase™ allows for easy cleaning. Most spills can
be cleaned up with a damp cloth or sponge. If using a household cleaner, choose a mild, non-abrasive cleaner that will
not scratch or dull the surface of your unit. Do not allow beverage spills to stand; clean up right away.
To avoid spills, do not store previously opened or partially consumed bottles/cans in the SkyBox™ personal beverage
vendor.

Customer Service
If you have questions regarding your SkyBox™ by Maytag™ Personal Beverage Vendor, call MAYTAG Customer Service at
1-877-366-5426 U.S.A. or 1-800-688-2002 Canada. They may be able to assist you with troubleshooting product
difficulties. U.S. Customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080 (Mon.-Fri., 8
a.m.-8 p.m. Eastern Time).