Vacation And Moving Tips - Kenmore 970-7030 Series Use & Care Manual

Care & Cleaning

Vacation and Moving Tips

Occasion Tips
Short • Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three weeks or less.
Vacations
• Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
• Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will
only be gone a few days.
Long • Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.
Vacations
• Turn the cooling system off (see "Controls" section for location of
On/Off button) and disconnect power cord.
• Turn water supply valve to closed position.
• Clean interior thoroughly.
• Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block
doors open if necessary.
Moving • Remove all food and ice.
• If using a handcart, load from the side.
• Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
• Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.
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