KitchenAid 2006136 Vacation and moving care, Power interruptions, Short vacations, Long vacations

PART	WHAT TO USE	HOW TO CLEAN
Condenser coils	Vacuum cleaner with	Remove upper ventilation panel to expose condenser
	extended narrow attachment	coils. (See page 5.)
		Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need to
		be cleaned as often as every other month.
		Replace upper ventilation panel.
Base grille	Vacuum cleaner with brush	Vacuum base grille.
	attachment
Stainless steel	A professional stainless	Follow directions included with cleaner.
	steel cleaner.

Vacation and moving care

Short vacations

If you will be away for less than four weeks, use these tips 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 wire arm to “OFF” (up) position.

•Shut off water supply to the ice maker.

3.Empty the ice bin.

Long vacations

If you will be gone for a month or more, 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, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mechanism.

Moving

3.Unplug the refrigerator.

4.Clean it, 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.

If the refrigerator must be moved, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or your local KitchenAid authorized servicer.

Power interruptions

If electricity goes off, call the power company. Ask how long power will be off.

1.If power will be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed. This helps food stay cold and frozen.

2.If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours:

(a)Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker.

OR

(b)Place 2 lbs. (900g) of dry ice in freezer for every cubic foot (28 liters) of freezer space. This will keep food frozen for two to four days. Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns.

OR

(c)If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, use or can perishable food at once.

Remember: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer 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.

Questions?

Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-235-0665, from anywhere in the U.S.A. or Canada.

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