4.Empty water from the defrost pan.
5.Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
6.Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.
7.Raise the leveling legs so they don't scrape the floor. See the “Adjust the Door Closing” section.
8.Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and see the “Refrigerator Installation” section for proper installation.
Power Interruptions
If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both refrigerator doors closed to help food stay cold and frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the following:
■Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
■Place 2 lbs. (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic foot (28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for two to four days.
■If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or can perishable food at once.
REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Your refrigerator will not operate
■Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
■Is the Refrigerator Control turned to the OFF position? See “Using the Control.”
■Is the refrigerator defrosting? Check to see if the semiautomatic defrost cycle is running. See “Defrost and Clean the Freezer.” Your refrigerator will reset itself after the cycle ends.
The lights do not work
■Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■Is a light bulb loose in the socket? Turn the refrigerator control to OFF. Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical supply. Gently remove the bulb and reinsert. Then reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical supply and reset the refrigerator control.
■Has a light bulb burned out? Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage, size, and shape. See “Change the Light Bulb.”
There is water in the interior defrost tray or defrost drain pan
■Is the interior defrost tray clogged? Clean the interior defrost tray. See “Clean the Refrigerator.”
■Has the semiautomatic defrost cycle been used? The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to flow into the defrost pan.
■Is it more humid than normal? Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.
The motor seems to run too much
■Is the room temperature hotter than normal? Expect the motor to run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more of the time.
■Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator? Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. It is normal for the motor to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down. See “Refrigerator Features.”
■Are the doors opened often? Expect the motor to run longer when this occurs. In order to conserve energy, try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is removed.
■Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions? See “Using the Control.”
■Are the doors closed completely? Push the doors firmly shut. If they will not shut all the way, see “The doors will not close completely” later in this section.
■Are the condenser coils dirty? This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. See “Cleaning.”
The refrigerator seems to make too much noise
■The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator. See “Normal Sounds.”
Temperature is too warm
■Are the shelves covered with towels or plastic? This prevents the movement of cold air inside the refrigerator. See “Ensuring Proper Air Circulation.”
■Are the door(s) opened often? Be aware that the refrigerator will warm when this occurs. In order to keep the refrigerator cool, try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is removed.
■Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator or freezer? Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. It can take several hours for the refrigerator to return to the normal temperature.
■Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions? See “Using the Control.”
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