Maytag Ice2O Series Use & Care Manual page 26

andCleaning
Preparing for Vacation
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.
• Shut off the water supply to the ice maker at
least one day ahead of time.
• After the last load of ice drops, turn ice maker
switch to OFF.
• Empty the ice bin.
3. 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.
• Shut off the water supply to the ice maker at least
one day ahead of time.
• After the last load of ice drops, turn ice maker
switch to OFF.
• Empty the ice bin.
2. Remove the water filter cartridge and install the filter
bypass. Dispose of the used cartridge.
3. Turn the freezer control to OFF.
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7.
Unplug the refrigerator.
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).
Dry thoroughly.
Secure both doors open to prevent odors and to
keep the doors from shutting while you are away.
Upon your Return
After a Short Vacation or Absence:
• Reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve
(see page 8-9).
• 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 turning switch to the ON
position.
• Discard at least the first three ice harvests.
After a Long Vacation or Absence:
• Reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve
(see page 8-9).
• Plug the refrigerator back in and reset controls (see
pages 10-11).
• Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct
leaks, if necessary.
Run water through the dispenser for at least three
minutes with the filter bypass in place, then install
water filter (see page 14).
After installing the water filter, run water through the
dispenser continuously 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 turning switch to the ON
position.
• Discard ice produced within the first 12 hours (at
least the first three harvests).
Preparing to Move
• Follow the above instructions for long
vacations/absences, through step 7.
• Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers
by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
• Tape the doors shut.
• Use an appliance dolly when moving the refrigerator.
Always truck the refrigerator from its side or back
- never from its front.
• Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position
during moving.
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