Whirlpool 2201959 - Manual (Page 19)

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H
OLIDAY AND MOVING CARE
Holidays
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on
while you’re away, use these steps to
prepare your refrigerator before you leave.
1. Use up any perishables and freeze other
items.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker:
• Raise ice maker arm to OFF (up) position.
• Shut off water supply to the ice maker.
3. Empty the ice bin.
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off
before you leave, follow these steps to pre-
pare your refrigerator.
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker:
• Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
• When the last load of ice drops, raise the
ice maker arm to the OFF (up) position.
3. Turn the Temperature Control to OFF.
4. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
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.
Moving
When you are moving your refrigerator to a
new home, follow these steps to prepare it
for the move.
1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker:
• Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
• Disconnect the water line from the
back of the refrigerator.
• When the last load of ice drops, raise
the ice maker arm to the OFF (up)
position.
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator and
pack all frozen food in dry ice.
3. Turn the Temperature Control to OFF.
4. Unplug the refrigerator.
5. Empty water from the defrost pan.
6. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
7. Take out all removable parts, wrap them
well, and tape them together so they
don’t shift and rattle during the move.
8. Depending on the model, raise the front
of the refrigerator so it rolls easier OR
screw in the leveling legs so they don’t
scrape the floor. See the “Door Closing
and Alignment” section.
9. Tape the doors shut and the power cord
to the refrigerator cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put every
thing back and refer to “Installing Your
Refrigerator” 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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