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Care and Cleaning
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Vacation and Moving Tips
Short vacations: Leavetile refrigerator operating during vacations of 1to 3 weeks_
Useup allperishable itemsfrom the refrigerator section. Wrap andstore other items
in the freezer. If the unit has an automatic ice maker, turn oft the ice maker.
Long vacations: Removeall rood and ice ifyou will be gone 1 month or more. Turn
the control to OFFand disconnectthe power. Ifthe unit hasanautomatic icemaker,
turn off the icemaker andturn the water supply valveto the closed position, Defrost
and cleanthe interior thoroughly. Leaveboth doors open to prevent odor and mold
buildup. Block open if necessary.
Moving: When moving the refrigerator, followthese guidelinesto prevent
damage:
•Remove all rood and other items from refrigerator and freezer
compartments, Empty the ice storage bin, Defrost and clean the
interior thoroughly.
• If a hand truck is used in moving, load the refrigerator from the side.
•Turn front rollers asfar up aspossible (some models). Thiswill protect them
during sliding or moving.
• The cabinet should be well padded and handled with care, Do not drop.
Automatic Ice Maker Ifyour refrigerator hasan automatic icemaker, it will provide acontinuous supply of
icefor normal use. The automatic ice maker isan optional accessorywhich may be
installed in most models at any time. Call your local dealer rot installation.
After the plumbing connections have been completed, the water supply valve must
be opened. Placethe ice container under the ice maker, pushing it asfar back as
possible. Lower the wire signal arm to its "down" or ON position. Because of new
plumbing connections, the first production of icecubes may bediscolored or have an
odd flavor. Throw the ice away until the cubes made are free of discoloration and
taste. _ Remember, water quality determines your ice quality. It is best
to connect ice makerto water that isNOTsoft. Softening chemicals can damage ice
maker. If ice maker is connected to soft water, make sure softener is maintained,
and working properly.
To stop the ice maker, litt the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in tile "up Ir
or OFFposition. The ice maker turns off automatically when the icecontainer isfull.
If your model hasan adjustable freezer shelf, place the shelf so the wire signal arm
will hit the ice when the icecontainer isfull.
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Ice Maker Tips
1, Icestored too long may develop an odd flavor. Empty tile container and be sure
the wire signal arm is in its "down" or ON position. The ice maker will then
produce more ice,
2. Occasionally shake the container to keep ice separated.
3. Keepthe wire signal arm in its " up'r or OFFposition until refrigerator isconnected
to the water supply or whenever water supply isturned off.
4. Certain sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating. They are:
Motor operation
Ice being loosened from the tray
Icebeing dropped into the container
Running water
Water valve opening and closing
For more information on these operations, see "Normal Operating Sounds."
5, Wash ice container in warm water with mild detergent. Rinsewell and dry.
6. Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer or for short vacations.
7. If the ice maker will be turned off for a long period of time, turn the water supply
valve to the closed position.
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