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After turning off the refrigerator for the winter, remove all
food and allow time for defrosting. Then remove any water from
the refrigerator using pots, pans and towel from defrosting.
2. Clean
Now wash the refrigerator completely to a nice clean condition.
You may wish to allow the door to remain open slightly to com-
plete the drying process and to prevent any mildew or mold to
grow.
Keeping the refrigerator clean will help to avoid any food
odors.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners, chemicals, or scouring
pads, because they can damage the interior of the re-
frigerator. “Dawn,” “Fantastic,” and “Formula 409” are
the brand names of three products that are recom-
mended for use.
3. Ice Maker
To prepare and winterize your ice maker for storage:
1. Close the vehicle water supply valve to the ice maker.
2. Push the ice maker arm up until it locks into the OFF
position.
3. Remove the garden hose adapter from the water sole-
noid valve.
4. Remove the ice maker water line from the water sole-
noid valve. DO NOT unwrap the water line heater wires
from around the water solenoid valve.
5. Drain all of the water from both the water supply line
and the ice maker water line.
6. Put the end of the water supply line, the end of the ice
maker water line, and the water solenoid valve each into
a clean plastic bag.
7. Use tape to close each plastic bag around the water
lines and the water solenoid valve.
To use the ice maker after seasonal storage, reverse the proce-
dure above. Be sure to water test the system and fittings.
During winter or any prolonged period of non-use you may
want to unplug the 120 volt plug (if possible) and the 12 volt DC
terminals. Removing the on board 12 volt battery will serve the
same purpose for the 12 volt part.
B. Spring
In the spring or fresh startup, it is highly suggested to spend
some time preparing the refrigerator for use
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