Replacing Light Bulbs
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before replacing light bulb. After replacing light bulb, connect power.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:
•Allow light bulb to cool
•Wear gloves when replacing light bulb
Care and Cleaning
Preparing for Vacation
CAUTION
If your refrigerator has a dispenser and there is any possibility that the temperature can drop below freezing where the refrigerator 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):
Lower Freezer Compartment
•Pinch both sides of light cover to remove.
•Remove light bulb. Replace bulb with appliance bulb no greater than 40 watts.
•Pinch both sides of the light cover to snap into place.
Ice and Water Dispenser
•Locate light bulb inside top edge of dispenser frame. Unscrew to remove.
•Replace light bulb with a
Light bulb location
•Remove all perishables.
•If no one will be checking in on the refrigerator during your absence, remove all frozen items also.
•If your refrigerator has an automatic 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.
•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):
•Remove food.
•If your refrigerator has an automatic 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.
•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.
•Turn the freezer control to (OFF).
•Unplug the refrigerator.
•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.).
•Dry thoroughly.
•Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of mold and mildew.
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