VACATION AND MOVING CARE
Vacation
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you’re away, use these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave.
1.Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
2.If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
•Raise ice maker arm to OFF (up) position.
•Shut off water supply to the ice maker.
3.Empty the ice bin.
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator.
1.Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2.If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
•Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.
•When the last load of ice drops, raise the ice maker arm to the OFF (up) position.
3.Turn the Temperature Control to OFF and then unplug the refrigerator.
4.Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
5.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.
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 refrig- erator.
•When the last load of ice drops, raise the ice maker arm to the OFF (up) position.
2.Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice.
3.Turn the Temperature Control to OFF.
4.Unplug the refrigerator.
5.Empty water from the defrost pan.
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 refrigera- tor so it rolls easier OR screw in the leveling legs so they don’t scrape the floor. See the “Door Closing and Alignment” section.
9.Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the refriger- ator cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to “Installing Your Refrigerator” for preparation instructions. Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to reconnect the water supply to the refrigerator.
POWER INTERRUPTIONS
If the electricity in your house goes off, call the power company and ask how long it will be off.
1.If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen.
2.If the power will be out for more than 24 hours:
(a)Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
OR
(b)Place 2 lbs. (907 g) of dry ice in freezer for every cubic foot (28.32 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for two to four days. While handling dry ice, wear gloves to protect your hands from ice burns.
OR
(c)If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, use up or can perishable food at once.
NOTE: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freez- er full of baked goods. If food contains ice crystals, it may be safely refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, or if you feel it is unsafe, dispose of it.
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