18Storing Food & Saving Energy
VACATION AND MOVING TIPS
Short Vacations:
• Leave the refrigerator operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
Long Vacations:
If the refrigerator will not be used for several months:
•Remove all food and unplug the power cord.
•Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
•Leave the refrigerator door open slightly, blocking it open if necessary, to prevent odor and mold growth.
Moving: When moving the refrigerator, follow these guidelines to prevent damage:
•Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
•Remove foods, then defrost, and clean the refrigerator.
•Secure all loose items such as base panel, baskets, and shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
•In the moving vehicle, secure refrigerator in an upright position to prevent movement. Also protect outside of refrigerator with a blanket, or similar item.
CARE & CLEANING
Keep your refrigerator clean to prevent odor
!CAUTION
•When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not shift the refrigerator from side to side as this may tear or gouge the floor covering.
•Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch interior metal surfaces with wet or damp hands.