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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.
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
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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
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
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.
