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.possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
3. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
Your refrigerator will not operate
4. 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.nThe power supply cord is unplugged.
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
MovingnA household fuse or circuit breaker has tripped.
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
follow these steps to prepare it for the move.
nThe refrigerator control is turned to the ?OFF?
1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:position.
nTurn off the water supply to the ice maker at least Refer to the ?Setting the Controls? section.
one day ahead of time.nThe refrigerator is defrosting.
Recheck to see if the refrigerator is operating in 30
nDisconnect the water line from the back of the minutes. Your refrigerator will regularly run an automatic
refrigerator.defrost cycle.
nWhen the last load of ice drops, raise the ice maker
arm to the OFF (up) position.The lights do not work
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all
frozen food in dry ice.nThe power supply cord is unplugged.
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
3. Turn the Thermostat Control (or Refrigerator Control,
depending on the model) to OFF.nA light bulb is loose in the socket.
4. Unplug the refrigerator.Turn the refrigerator control to OFF. Disconnect the
refrigerator from the electrical supply. Gently remove the
5. Empty water from the defrost pan.bulb and reinsert. Then reconnect the refrigerator to the
6. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.electrical supply and reset the refrigerator control.
nA light bulb has burned out.
7. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage,
them together so they don?t shift and rattle during the
move.size, and shape. See the ?Changing the Light Bulbs?
section.
8. Raise the front of the refrigerator so it rolls easier. See
the ?Door Closing and Alignment? section.There is water in the defrost drain pan
9. Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the
refrigerator cabinet.nThe refrigerator is defrosting.
The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip
When you get to your new home, put everything back into the defrost pan.
and refer to the ?Installing Your Refrigerator? section for
preparation instructions. Also, if your refrigerator has an nIt is more humid than normal.
automatic ice maker, remember to reconnect the water Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer
supply to the refrigerator.to evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.
The motor seems to run too much
nThe room temperature is hotter than normal.
Expect the motor to run longer under warm conditions.
At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run
about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions,
expect it to run even more of the time.
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