Holiday and moving care
Short holidays
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks.
1.Use up any perishables.
2.Freeze other items.
Long holidays
If you will be gone a month or more:
1.Remove all food from the refrigerator:
2.Unplug the refrigerator.
3.Clean it, rinse well and dry.
4.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.
Moving
When you are moving the refrigerator to a new home:
1.Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2.Pack all frozen food in dry ice.
3.Unplug the refrigerator.
4.Clean it thoroughly. Rinse well and dry.
5.Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle.
6.Screw in the leveling rollers.
7.Tape the doors shut and tape the power supply cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to page 5.
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not allow children to climb on, play near or climb inside the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open. They may become injured or trapped.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your Refrigerator” on page 7.
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