Preparing for Vacation

Instructions

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Preparing for Vacation

Instructions Safety

For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Move the refrigerator control to the 0 (off) position and clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the doors open.

Set the icemaker power switch to the 0 (off) position or move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position (depending on model) and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to flooding.

Instructions Operating

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose items such as grille,

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright

shelves and drawers by taping them

position during moving.

securely in place to prevent damage.

 

Replacing the light bulbs.

Setting either or both controls to 0 (off) does not remove power to the light circuit.

Refrigerator Compartment–Upper Light

Troubleshooting Tips Installation

CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot.

Instructions Safety Unplug the refrigerator.

Instructions Operating The bulbs are located at the top of the compartment near the opening.

Some models have light shields. To remove the light shield, grasp the shield

as shown with your thumb and index

Some models have only one light. finger, and gently pull back on the lever. This will release the shield and allow you to pull it to the side and remove it.

Preparing to Move Replace with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage.

position during moving. Replace light shields (on some models).

Replacing the light bulbs. Plug the refrigerator back in.

Consumer Support

Freezer Compartment Dome Light (on some models)

 

CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot.

After replacing with an appliance bulb

 

Unplug the refrigerator.

of the same or lower wattage, replace

 

the shield.

 

The bulb is located at the top of the

Pockets

Plug the refrigerator back in.

freezer compartment inside the dome

 

 

light shield. To remove the shield, place your fingers in the pockets at the back of the shield. Pull the shield forward and down.

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