Vacation and Moving Care
Vacations
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.
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.Depending on your model, turn the Thermostat Control (or Refrigerator Control, depending on the model) to “OFF”. See the “Setting the Control” section.
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 refrigerator.
■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.Depending on your model, turn the Thermostat Control (or Refrigerator Control, depending on the model) to “OFF”. See the “Setting the Control” section.
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 refrigerator so it rolls more easily 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 refrigerator cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to the “Installing Your Refrigerator” section for preparation instructions. Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to reconnect the water supply to the refrigerator.
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