Whirlpool RT14DKXE Use And Care Manual page 17

Vacation and moving care
Short vacations
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you
will be away for less than 4 weeks.
1. Use up any perishables.
2. Freeze other items.
3. If your refrigerator has an automatic
ice maker:
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Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position.
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Shut off water supply to the ice maker.
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Empty the ice bin.
Long vacations
If you will be gone a month or more:
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic
ice maker:
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Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least 1 day ahead of time.
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When the last load of ice drops, turn
off the ice maker. Make sure all ice
is dispensed out of the ice maker
mechanism.
3. Unplug the refrigerator.
4. Clean it, rinse well, and dry.
5. 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.
To restart refrigerator, see "Using Your
Refrigerator" on page 9.
Moving
When you are moving the refrigerator to a
new home:
1. If your refrigerator has an automatic
ice maker:
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Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least 1 day ahead of time.
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Disconnect the water line.
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After the last load of ice drops, lift the
signal arm to the OFF (up) position.
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
3. Pack all frozen food in dry ice.
4. Unplug the refrigerator.
5. Clean it thoroughly. Wipe well and dry.
6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them
well, and tape them together so they don't
shift and rattle.
7. Screw in the leveling rollers.
8. Tape the doors shut and tape the power
supply cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put
everything back and refer to page 6. Also, if
your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker, remember to reconnect the water
supply line.
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