GE 19 - Manual (Page 18)

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CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
Preparing for Vacation Preparing to Move
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and
leave controls at regular settings. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop below 60°F. (16°C.),
follow the same instructions as for extended vacations.
For long vacations or absences, remove food and
shut off the power to the refrigerator. Move the fresh
food control to the “OFF” position, and clean the
interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 L) of water.
Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave an open box of
baking soda in the refrigerator. Leave doors open.
Move icemaker feeler arm to STOP (up) position and
be sure to shut off water supply to the refrigerator.
Disconnect power cord from wall outlet, remove all
food, and clean and dry the interior.
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and
storage pans by taping them securely in place to
prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position during
actual moving and in van. Refrigerator must be
secured in van to prevent movement. Protect outside
of refrigerator with blanket.
Water Supply to Icemaker (on some models)
If your refrigerator has an icemaker, or if you plan to add an icemaker
later, the icemaker will have to be connected to a cold water line.
A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and
instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer or GE Service and
Parts Centers. There should be sufficient tubing from the cold water supply
to the icemaker inlet to allow moving the refrigerator out from the wall
several feet (approximately 8 feet [244 cm] of 1/4
″
copper tubing in three
10
″
[25 cm] diameter coils).