Condenser Cleaning
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Risk of Fire or Explosion due to Puncture of Refrigerant
Tubing.
Follow Handling Instructions Carefully.
Flammable Refrigerant Used.
There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home
operating environment. If the environment is particularly greasy or
dusty or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser
should be cleaned every 6 months to ensure maximum efficiency.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the base grille.
3. Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille, the
open areas behind the grille, and the front surface area of the
condenser.
4. Replace the base grille when finished.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
NOTE: If you are unable to clean the condenser, please call for
service.
Lights
The lights in both the fresh food and freezer compartments are
LEDs. If the lights do not illuminate when the door is opened,
contact the dealer from whom you purchased your refrigerator.
Holiday and Moving Care
Holidays
If You Choose to Leave the Refrigerator On While You're
Away:
1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, and is
connected to the household water supply, turn off the water
supply to the refrigerator. Property damage can occur if the
water supply is not turned off.
3. If you have an automatic ice maker, turn off the ice maker.
� Press the switch to Off (O) for the door ice maker.
4. Empty the ice bin.
If You Choose to Turn Off the Refrigerator Before You Leave:
NOTE: Put refrigerator in Demo Mode while on Holiday. See the
"Using the Controls" section.
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
� Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day
ahead of time.
� When last load of ice drops, press the switch to Off (O) for
display to be unlit on the top inside of the refrigerator,
depending on your model.
3. Empty the ice bin.
4. Turn off temperature controls. See the "Using the Controls"
section.
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5. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
6. 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 your refrigerator to a new home, follow
these steps to prepare it for the move.
1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
� Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day
ahead of time.
� Disconnect the water line from the back of the refrigerator.
� When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm
to the Off (up) position or press the switch to Off,
depending on your model.
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food
in dry ice.
3. Empty the ice bin.
4. Unplug refrigerator
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. Depending on the model, raise the front of the refrigerator so it
rolls more easily or raise the levelling screws so they do not
scrape the floor. See the "Adjust the Doors" or "Refrigerator
Levelling and Door Closing" sections.
8. Tape the doors closed and tape the power cord to the back of
the refrigerator.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to
the "Installation Instructions" section for preparation instructions.
Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to
reconnect the water supply to the refrigerator.