Non-Use Periods

Vacation Time, If you will be away for

vacation, remove perishable foods from the unit. Shut off the ice maker by turn-

ing off the water supply to the refrigera- tor and moving the icemaker wire arm to its uppermost position

Extended periods of non-use, If you

are going to be away for longer periods, empty and unplug the unit This wit! reduce needless operation and assure that food wiII not be spoiled if electrical

service is interrupted.Just clean the unit as instructed in this manual and

prop open the doors so air can circulate inside. Leave the unit unplugged.Turn off the water supply to the refrigerator.

When You Move, Unplug the unit and clean it. Use strapping tape or masking

tape to secure all trays, shelves and other parts to prevent damage during shipment Do not leave the unit closed for an extended period of time.

CAUTION

To Avoid Property Damage do NOT use tape that has "perma- nent" type adhesive

if the Refrigerator Will Be

Stored;

If the refrigerator will be stored or remain unused in a sub-freezing envi- ronment, remove the water and protect the water valve from damage as follows: 1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the

electrical power source.

2 Shut off the refrigerator water supply. This can be done at the saddle valve

where the _14"copper suppty tubing

joins the household water line Refer to illustrationon back of cabineL

3 Remove the compressor compart- ment cover from the bottom rear of

the refrigerator to reveal the water

valve coupling, Place a small con- tainer under the valve to catch water

spills, Remove the brass hose fitting

from the valve, Label the two plastic tubes attached to the valve, Unscrew

the compression nuts from the tubes and push the ends of the tubes away

from their valve fittings,

4. Blow the water out of the water dis- penser plastictubing with corn-

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TYPICAL WATER VALVE COUPLING

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CAUTION

To guard against possible

water damage, if the refrigerator' will be unattended, raise the ice maker wire shut off arm and close the water shut off valve for the

refrigerator.

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Sears 10062603 manual Extended periods of non-use, If you, If the Refrigerator Will Be Stored, Typical Water Valve Coupling