CARE AND CLEANING
Preparing for Vacation
For short vacations or absences (three months or less):
1. Remove all perishables.
2. If no one wilt be checking in on the refrigerator during your
absence, remove all frozen items also.
3. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
• Shut off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day
ahead of time.
• After the last toad of ice drops, raise the wire shut off arm to
the OFF (O) position.
• Empty the ice bin.
4. If the room temperature will drop below 55° F (13 ° C), follow the
instructions for longer absences.
For long vacations, absences (more than three months) OR if
the room temperature will drop below 55° F (13 ° C):
1. Remove food.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
• Shut off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day
ahead of time.
• After the last toad of ice drops, raise the wire shut off arm to
the OFF (O) position.
• Empty the ice bin.
3. If your refrigerator has a dispenser system with water filter,
remove the water filter cartridge and install the filter bypass.
Dispose of the used cartridge.
4. Disconnect power by turning the main power switch in the
machine compartment OFF (O).
5.Thoroughly clean the interior of both compartments with a
baking soda solution and a clean soft cloth (four tablespoons of
baking soda in one quart of warm water.).
6. Dry thoroughly.
7. Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of mold and
mildew.
Upon Your Return:
After a Short Vacation or Absence:
For models with automatic ice makers or dispensers:
• Reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve.
• Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct leaks if
necessary.
• Run 10-15 glasses of water from the dispenser to flush out the
system.
• Restart the ice maker by lowering the ice maker arm.
• Discard at least the first three ice harvests.
After a Long Vacation or Absence:
• If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, reconnect the
water supply and turn on supply valve.
• Turn ON the main power switch and reset controls.
• Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct leaks, if
necessary.
For dispenser models, run water through the dispenser for at least
three minutes with the filter bypass in place, then install water
filter (see page 11).
• After installing the water filter, run water through the dispenser
continuously for at least two minutes, or until water runs steady.
Initially you may notice a one to two minute delay in water
dispersal as the internal tank fills.
• Restart the ice maker by lowering the ice maker arm.
• Discard ice produced within the first 12 hours (at least the first
three harvests).
Preparing to Move
• Follow the instructions for long vacations/absences, through
step 7.
• Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by taping
them securely in place to prevent damage.
• Tape the doors shut.
• Use an appliance dolly when moving the refrigerator. Always
truck the refrigerator from its side - never from its front or back.
• Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during
moving.
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