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REFRIGERATOR CARE
Vacation and Moving Care
Vacations
If You Choose to Leave the Refrigerator On While You’re
Away:
1.
Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
2.
If your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker, and is
connected to the household water supply, turn o the
water supply to the refrigerator. Property damage can
occur if the water supply is not turned o.
3.
If you have an automatic icemaker, turn o the
icemaker.
NOTE:
Raise the wire shuto arm to OFF (up) position.
4.
Empty the ice bin.
If You Choose to Turn O the Refrigerator Before You
Leave:
1.
Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2.
Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical outlet.
3.
If your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker:
• Turn o the water supply to the icemaker at least
one day ahead of time.
• When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire
shuto arm to the OFF (up) position.
• Bleed the water from the icemaker ll line and dry
the icemaker thoroughly.
4.
Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
5.
Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to
prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops
odor and mold from building up.
NOTE:
If using an automatic icemaker, discard rst two
or three ice harvests, when refrigerator is put back into
service .
Moving
1.
If your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker:
• Turn o the water supply to the icemaker at least
one day ahead of time.
• Disconnect the water line from the back of the
refrigerator.
• When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire
shuto arm to the OFF (up) position.
2.
Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all
frozen food in dry ice.
3.
Empty the ice bin.
4.
Unplug refrigerator.
5.
Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
6.
Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape
them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the
move.
7.
Depending on the model, raise the front of the
refrigerator so it rolls more easily OR raise the leveling
legs so they don’t scrape the oor.
8.
Tape the doors closed and tape the power cord to the
back of the refrigerator.
When you get to your new home, put everything back
and refer to the “Installation Instructions” section for
preparation instructions. Also, if your refrigerator has an
automatic icemaker, remember to reconnect the water
supply to the refrigerator.
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