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Care and Cleaning
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Vacation
and Moving
Tips
Short vacations:
Leave the refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or
less.Use up all perishable items from the refrigerator section. Wrap and store other
items in the freezer. If the unit has an automatic ice maker, turn offthe ice maker,
even if you will be gone just a few days.
Long vacations: Remove all food and ice if you will be gone 1 month or more. Turn
the control to OFFand disconnect the power. If the unit hasan automatic icemaker,
turn off the icemaker and turn the water supply vaIveto the closed position. Defrost
and clean the interior thoroughly. Leaveboth doors open to prevent odor and mold
buildup. Block open if necessary.
Moving: When moving the refrigerator, follow these guidelines to prevent damage:
• Remove all food and other items from both the refrigerator and freezer
compartments. Empty the ice storage bin. Defrost and clean the interior
thoroughly.
• If a hand truck is used in moving, load the refrigerator from the side.
• Turn levelers or rollers (some models) as far up as possible. This will protect
them during sliding or moving.
• The cabinet should be well _added and handled with care. Do not drop.
Automatic
Ice Maker
Ifyour refrigerator hasan automatic ice maker, it will provide a continuous supply of
ice for normal use. The automatic ice maker is an optional accessory which may be
installed in most models at any time. Call your local dealer for installation.
ARer the plumbing connections have been completed, the water supply valve must
be opened. Place the ice container under the ice maker, pushing it as far back as
possible. Lower the wire signal arm to its "down" or ON position. Because of new
plumbing connections, the first production of ice cubes may be discolored or have an
odd flavor. Throw the ice away until the cubes made are free of discoloration and
taste.
Remember, water quality determines your ice quality.
It is best to
connect ice maker to water that is NOT soft. Softening chemicals can damage ice
maker. If ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure softener is maintained, and
working properly.
To stop the ice maker, liR the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the "up"
or OFF position. The ice maker turns off automatically when the ice container is full.
If your model has an adjustable freezer shelf, place the shelf so the wire signal arm
will hit the ice when the ice container is full.
ice Maker
Tips
1. Ice stored too long may develop an odd flavor. Empty the container and be sure
the wire signal arm is in its "down" or ON position. The ice maker will then produce
more ice.
2. Occasionally shake the container to keep ice separated.
3. Keep the wire signal arm in its "up" or OFF position until the refrigerator is
connected to the water supply or whenever water supply is turned off.
4. Certain sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating.
They are:
Motor operation
Ice being loosened from the tray
Ice being dropped into the container
Running water
Water valve opening and closing
For more information on these operations, see "Normal Operating Sounds."
5. Wash ice container in warm water with mild detergent. Rinse well and dry.
6. Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer or for short vacations.
7. If the ice maker will be turned off for a long period of time, turn the water supply
valve to the closed position.
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