Vacation Tips
Light BulbsComplete the following steps for short vacations.
1. Remove perishable foods. Warranty does not cover
food loss. Check warranty certificate for specific
!coverage.
WARNING
2. Move ice maker arm to off position.
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
Complete the following steps for long vacations.
personal injury or death, turn power disconnect switch
1. Empty refrigerator and freezer sections.
to off position before replacing light bulb. After
2. Turn power disconnect switch to off position.
replacing light bulb, return power disconnect switch to
3. Clean refrigerator and door gaskets according to
on position.
General instructions in Care and Cleaning section.
4. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside.
5. Turn water supply to refrigerator off and move ice
!maker arm to off position.
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe
Energy Tips
the following:
? Allow light bulb to cool. Reduce energy use by observing the following.
? Wear gloves when replacing light bulb.? Operate in normal household temperatures of 55° to
110°F (13° to 43°C) away from heat sources and direct
? Remove cover by removing screws. Cover drops down.
sunlight.
Replace with maximum 40 watt light bulbs.
? Set refrigerator, freezer, and Chill Zone controls no
? Replace cover by holding cover against ceiling. Insert
colder than necessary.
and tighten screws.
? Keep freezer section full.
? Keep door gaskets clean and pliable. Replace gaskets
A
if worn.
B
Normal Operating Sounds
This new refrigerator may be replacing a differently
designed, less efficient or smaller refrigerator. Today?s
refrigerators have new features and are more energy
efficient. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar.
These sounds are normal and will soon become familiar.
These sounds also indicate refrigerator is operating and
C
performing as designed.
? Freezer and fresh food fan air rushes and whirs.
? Sealed system (evaporator and heat exchanger)
Brefrigerant flow gurgles, pops or sounds like boiling
water.
? Defrost heater sizzles, hisses or pops.
ARefrigerator lightCoverB.
? Condenser fan air rushes and whirs.
C. Freezer light
Light replacement? Compressor has a high pitched hum or pulsating
sound.
Drain Pan
? Ice cubes from ice maker drop into ice bucket.
Prevent condensation from overflowing by checking drain
? Ice maker water valve hookup buzzes when ice
pan periodically. To remove drain pan, remove 4 screws in
maker fills with water. This occurs whether or nottoe grille. Pull drain pan forward. Dump any condensation
refrigerator is connected to water supply. If refrigerator
and replace drain pan. When replacing drain pan, push
is not connected to water supply, stop sound by raising
past first stop. Failure to push pan all the way back into
ice maker arm to off position.place can result in water damage.
? Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has
excellent insulating capabilities. However, foam
insulation is not as sound absorbent as
previously used fiberglass insulation.
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