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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.
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• Remove all perishables.
• If no one will be checking in on the refrigerator during your absence,
remove all frozen items also.
• 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.
• If the room temperature will drop below 55° F (13° C), follow the
instructions for longer absences.
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• Remove food.
• 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.
• 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.
• Turn the freezer control to (OFF).
• Unplug the refrigerator.
• 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.).
• Dry thoroughly.
• Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of mold and mildew.
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LLoowweerr FFrreeeezzeerr CCoommppaarrttmmeenntt
• Pinch both sides of light cover to remove.
• Remove light bulb. Replace bulb with appliance bulb
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Pinch both sides of the light cover to snap into place.
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• Locate light bulb inside top edge of dispenser frame. Unscrew to
remove.
• Replace light bulb with a
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Light bulb
location
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which
can cause severe personal injury
or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before replacing light
bulb. After replacing light bulb,
connect power.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or
property damage, observe the
following:
• Allow light bulb to cool
• Wear gloves when replacing
light bulb