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REMEMBER:
In a power failure, a full freezer stays cold
longer than a partially filled one. If you see that food
contains ice crystals, it may be affected. If the condition
of the food is poor, or if you feel it is unsafe,
dispose of it.
WARNING
DO NOT
refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69
says: ...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that
have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they
are still cold-below 40 °F (4 °C). ...Thawed ground
meats, poultry or fish that have any off-odor or
off-color should not be frozen and should not be
eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If
the odor or color of any food is poor or question-
able, dispose of it. The food may be dangerous to
eat. Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables
and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats
is affected less than that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much
of their quality as you can.
WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION
If you choose to leave the refrigerator ON while you
are away,
follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator
before you leave.
1.
Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
2.
Empty the ice bin.
3.
Turn
OFF
the Icemaker.
NOTE
: If the ambient
temperature will drop below freezing, have a quailed
service technician drain the water supply system
(on some models) to prevent serious property
damage due to possible flooding from ruptured
water lines or connections.
If you choose to turn the refrigerator OFF before you
leave
, follow these steps.
1.
Remove all food from the refrigerator and empty ice
bin.
2.
Unplug refrigerator.
3.
Clean refrigerator, wipe, and dry well.
4.
Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors
to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This
stops odor and mold from building up.
WHEN YOU MOVE
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home,
follow these steps to prepare it for the move.
1.
Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all
frozen food in dry ice.
2.
Unplug refrigerator.
3.
Clean refrigerator, wipe, and dry well.
4.
Empty water from the defrost pan.
5.
Clean, wipe and dry thoroughly.
6.
Take out all removable parts, wrap them well and
tape together so they don’t shift and rattle during the
move. Refer to sections in
Using your Refrigerator
for
removal instructions.
7.
Depending on the model, raise the front of the
refrigerator so it rolls more easily OR screw in the
leveling legs all the way so they don’t scrape the floor.
See the
DOOR ALIGNMENT
section.
8.
Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the
refrigerator cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put everything back
and refer to the
REFRIGERATION INSTALLATION
section for setup instructions.
WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICE MAKER POWER
SWITCH TO OFF (O)
• When the water supply will be shut off for several
hours.
• When the ice storage bin is removed for more than a
minute or two.
• When the refrigerator will not be used for several days.
NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR
• The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills
with water. If the power switch is in the
ON
position, it
will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water.
To stop the buzzing, move the power switch to
OFF
position.
NOTE:
Keep the power switch in the
ON
position before
the water line is connected can damage the
icemaker.
• You will hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin
and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills.
CARE AND CLEANING
