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P
REPARING FOR
V
ACATION
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.
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.
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.
U
Y
PON
OUR
After a Short Vacation or Absence:
For models with automatic ice makers
or dispensers:
• Restore the water supply.
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ETURN
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• Monitor water connection for 24
hours and correct leaks if necessary.
• Run 10-15 glasses of water from the
dispenser to flush out the system.
• 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).