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Care & Cleaning (continued)
Vacation and Moving Tips
Short
Vacations
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Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less.
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Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
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Turn automatic ice maker off, even if you will only be gone for a few days.
Long
Vacations
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Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.
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Turn controls to “0” (the OFF position) and disconnect power.
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Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed position.
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Clean interior thoroughly.
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Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if
necessary.
Moving
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Remove all food and ice.
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If using handcart, load from side.
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Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
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Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.
Defrost Water Pan (some models)
Avoid cuts when replacing light bulbs,
wear gloves.
REPLACING THE FREEZER LIGHT BULB
(SOME MODELS)
1. Unplug refrigerator.
2. Wear gloves as protection against possible broken
glass.
3. Unsnap light shield as shown.
4. Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb
of the same wattage.
5. Replace light shield.
6. Remember to plug the refrigerator back in.
NEVER CLEAN CONDENSER (SOME MODELS)
If your refrigerator is equipped with a Never Clean condenser,
there’s no need to clean the condenser under normal operating
conditions. If the refrigerator is operated under particularly
dusty or greasy conditions, or if there is significant pet traffic
in your home, it may be necessary to periodically clean the
condenser for maximum efficiency.