C ARE AND CLEANING
INTERIOR
PARTS
Automatic Humidity Control mesh/vent area
ClimateZone™
Technology Storage
Drawers
ClimateZone™
Technology
Compartment Assemblies
CLEANING PROCEDURE
Use water only.Wipe with a clean, damp cloth.
Remove drawers from compartments. Clean with detergent and water, rinse thoroughly and dry.
Wipe with a clean, damp cloth. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, concentrated detergents, bleaches, cleaning waxes, solvents or polish cleaners.
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PREPARING FOR
VACATION
CAUTION
If your refrigerator has a dis- penser and there is any possibility that the temperature can drop below freezing where the refriger- ator is located, the water supply system (including the water tank and the water valve) must be drained by a qualified servicer.
For short vacations or absences (three months or less):
1.Remove all perishables.
2.If no one will be checking in on the refrigerator during your absence, remove all frozen items also.
3.If your refrigerator has an auto- matic ice maker:
•Shut off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.
•After the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shut off arm to the OFF position.
•Empty the ice bin.
4.If the room temperature will drop below 55° F (13° C), follow the instructions for longer absences.
For long vacations, absences (more than three months) OR if the room temperature will drop below 55° F (13° C):
1. Remove food.
2.If your refrigerator has an auto- matic ice maker:
•Shut off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.
•After the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shut off arm to the OFF position.
•Empty the ice bin.
3.If your refrigerator has a dispenser system with water filter, remove the water filter cartridge and install the filter bypass. Dispose of the used cartridge.
4.Turn the freezer control to OFF.
5.Disconnect power by turning the main power switch in the machine compartment OFF (“O”).
6.Thoroughly clean the interior of both compartments with a baking soda solution and a clean soft cloth (four tablespoons of baking soda in one quart of warm water.).
7 . Dry thoroughly.
8.Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of mold and mildew.
UPON YOUR RETURN
After a ShortVacation or Absence:
For models with automatic ice makers or dispensers:
• Restore the water supply.
•Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct leaks if necessary.
•Run
•Restart the ice maker.
•Discard at least the first three ice har- vests.
After a Long Vacation or Absence:
•If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, restore the water supply.
•Turn power to refrigerator back ON and reset controls (see pages 5 and 6).
•Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct leaks, if necessary.
For dispenser models, run water through the dispenser for at least three minutes with the filter bypass in place, then install water filter.
•After installing the water filter, run water through the dispenser continu- ously for at least two minutes, or until water runs steady. Initially you may notice a one to two minute delay in water dispersal as the internal tanks fills.
•Restart the ice maker.
•Discard ice produced within the first 12 hours (at least the first three har- vests).
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