If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you
leave, follow these steps.
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.TROUBLE-
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
nTurn off the water supply to the ice maker at least SHOOTING
one day ahead of time.
nWhen the last load of ice drops, raise the ice maker Try the solutions suggested here first in order to
arm to the OFF (up) position.avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
3. Depending on your model, turn the Thermostat Control
(or Refrigerator Control, depending on the model) to Your refrigerator will not operate
OFF. See the ?Setting the Controls? section.
4. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.nIs the power supply cord unplugged?
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper
5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors voltage.
to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This nHas a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped?
stops odor and mold from building up.Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
Moving
nIs the Refrigerator Control turned to the ?OFF?
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, position?
follow these steps to prepare it for the move.Refer to the ?Setting the Controls? section.
1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:nIs the refrigerator defrosting?
Recheck to see if the refrigerator is operating in 30
nTurn off the water supply to the ice maker at least minutes. Your refrigerator will regularly run an
one day ahead of time.automatic defrost cycle.
nDisconnect the water line from the back of the
refrigerator.The lights do not work
nWhen the last load of ice drops, raise the ice maker
arm to the OFF (up) position.nIs the power supply cord unplugged?
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all voltage.
frozen food in dry ice.
3. Depending on your model, turn the Thermostat Control nIs a light bulb loose in the socket?
(or Refrigerator Control, depending on the model) to Turn the refrigerator control to OFF. Disconnect the
OFF. See the ?Setting the Controls? section.refrigerator from the electrical supply. Gently remove
the bulb and reinsert. Then reconnect the refrigerator to
4. Unplug the refrigerator.the electrical supply and reset the refrigerator control.
5. Empty water from the defrost pan.nHas a light bulb burned out?
6. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage,
size, and shape. See the ?Changing the Light Bulb(s)?
7. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape section.
them together so they don?t shift and rattle during the
move.There is water in the defrost drain pan
8. Depending on the model, raise the front of the
refrigerator so it rolls more easily OR screw in the nIs the refrigerator defrosting?
leveling legs so they don't scrape the floor. See the The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip
"Door Closing" section.into the defrost pan.
9. Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the nIs it more humid than normal?
refrigerator cabinet.Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer
When you get to your new home, put everything back to evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.
and refer to the ?Installing Your Refrigerator? section for
preparation instructions. Also, if your refrigerator has an
automatic ice maker, remember to reconnect the water
supply to the refrigerator.
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