Dacor Integrated IF36BNDFSF - P Reparing to M Ove

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Ca r e a n d Cl e a n i n g
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CAUTION
If your refrigerator has a dispenser and there is any possibility
that the temperature can drop below freezing where the
refrigerator is located, the water supply system (including the
water tank and the water valve) must be drained by a qualified
servicer.
For short vacations or absences (three months or less):
1. Remove all perishables.
2. If no one will 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loadoficedrops,raisethewireshutoff
arm to the OFF 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 55º 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loadoficedrops,raisethewireshutoff
arm to the OFF 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. TurnthefreezercontroltoOFF.
5. Unplug the refrigerator.
6. 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).
7. Dry thoroughly.
8. Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of mold and
mildew.
Up o n yo U r re t U r n
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:
• Reconnectthewatersupplyandturnonsupplyvalve.
• Plugtherefrigeratorbackinandresetcontrols(seepage3).
• 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 8).
• 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).
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• Followtheabove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 or back - never from its
front.
• Besuretherefrigeratorstaysinanuprightpositionduring
moving.