For short vacations or absences (three months or less):
• 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.
For long vacations, absences (more than three months) OR if the room temperature will
drop below 55° F (13° C):
• 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.
Preparing for Vacation
Energy Saving Tips (con’t)
• Be sure your doors are closing securely by leveling refrigerator as instructed in your installation
instructions.
• Clean condenser coils as indicated in the cleaning instructions every three months. This will
increase energy efficiency and cooling performance.
Replacing Light Bulbs
Refrigerator Compartment
• Slide clear light shield toward back of compartment to release from light assembly.
• Remove light bulbs.
• Replace with appliance bulbs
no greater than 40 watts.
• Replace light bulb cover by inserting tabs on light shield into liner holes on each side of light
assembly. Slide shield toward front of refrigerator until it locks into place. Do not force shield
beyond locking point. Doing so may damage light shield.
Freezer Compartment
• Reach behind the light cover.
• With firm pressure, press forward on the notches at the back of the cover
and pull down. The cover will open from the back.
• Remove the cover.
• Remove light bulb.
• Replace bulb with appliance bulb no greater than 40 watts.
• Insert front tabs of light cover into slots in freezer liner and snap rear
portion over light assembly until rear tab engages.
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Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning
