Storing The Refrigerator - Maytag ATB1504ARQ Service Manual

Storing the Refrigerator

Vacations*
If you will be gone for a month or less, leave the
controls at the usual settings.
During longer absences:
1. Remove all food.
2. Shut off the ice maker (if installed) and the valve
where you tapped into the water line to supply the
refrigerator.
3. Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical
outlet.
4. Bleed the water from the ice maker fill line and dry
the ice maker thoroughly.
* If using an automatic ice maker, discard first two or three ice harvests, when refrigerator is put back into service.
Care & Cleaning
Refer to the chart on the following page for specific
refrigerator cleaning guidelines.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death:
• Disconnect the power cord before moving or
cleaning the refrigerator.
• Disconnect the power cord before replacing the
light bulb.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
• Wear gloves when changing a light bulb to protect
against possible broken glass.
No Clean™ Condenser
A clean condenser means more efficient refrigerator
operation. Thanks to the unique design of the No
Clean™ Condenser, there is no longer a need for
routine condenser cleaning in normal home usage
surroundings.
Some operating environments may be particularly
dusty or greasy. In these situations, the condenser can
be periodically cleaned to insure maximum efficiency.
5. Clean and dry the refrigerator thoroughly.
6. Leave the doors open to prevent odors.
WARNING
Water damage due to improper disconnection and
drainage may cause mold/mildew growth.
Moving*
When moving, follow instructions listed in Vacations. In
addition, remove and carefully pack any items that are
easily removable. Ship the refrigerator in an upright
position with the doors taped shut.
Cleaning Under the
Refrigerator
1. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Raise the locking feet, if engaged (see
3. To prevent an accidental spill, drain any defrost
water which may have accumulated in the defrost
drain pan. This pan is located behind the front
base grille. To remove the pan, push down on both
sides and slide it out.
4. If your model has been connected to a water
supply for an automatic ice maker, turn off the
water before moving the refrigerator.
5. Pull the refrigerator out from the wall.
Replacing a Light Bulb
Always use a standard 40 watt appliance bulb.
The light bulb is located under the top of the
refrigerator compartment.
• Unscrew the light bulb and replace.
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