Moving
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move.
1.If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
■Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.
■Disconnect the water line from the back of the refrigerator.
■When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF (right) setting.
2.Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice.
3.Empty the ice bin.
4.Depending on the model, turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF or turn cooling off. See “Using the Controls” in the User Instructions, User Guide, or Use & Care Guide.
5.Unplug refrigerator.
6.Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
7.Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.
8.Depending on the model, raise the front of the refrigerator so it rolls more easily OR screw in the leveling legs so they don't scrape the floor. See “Adjust the Doors” or “Door Removal, Leveling and Alignment.”
9.Tape the doors closed and tape the power cord to the back of the refrigerator.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to the Installation Instructions for preparation instructions. Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to reconnect the water supply to the refrigerator.
PROBLEM SOLVER
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
In the U.S.A., www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, www.kitchenaid.ca
WARNING
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| Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. | |
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Refrigerator | ■ Not connected to an electrical supply - Plug the power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. | ||
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| ■ No power to the electrical outlet - Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working. | ||
| ■ Household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped - Replace the fuse or reset the circuit | ||
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| breaker. If the problem continues, contact a licensed electrician. | |
| ■ Control or cooling is not turned on - Turn on the refrigerator control, or turn cooling on. | ||
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| ■ New installation - Following installation, allow 24 hours for the refrigerator and freezer to cool | ||
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| NOTE: Your refrigerator may run even longer if the room is warm, a large load of food is added, | |
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| the doors are opened often, or if a door has been left open. | |
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