Care and Cleaning
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food and
unplug the refrigerator . Clean the interior with a baking
soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to one quart (1 liter) of water . Leave the doors open .
Set the icemaker power switch to the OFF position and
shut off the water supply to the refrigerator .
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by
taping them securely in place to prevent damage .
When using a hand truck to move the refrigerator, do not
rest the front or back of the refrigerator against the hand
truck . This could damage the refrigerator . Handle only
from the sides of the refrigerator .
Replacing the Light Bulbs
WARNING
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with a live wire filament . (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced .)
Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit .
Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light
1 . Unplug the refrigerator .
2 . The bulbs are located at the top of the compartment,
inside the light shield . On some models, a screw at
the front of the light shield will have to be removed .
On other models, the screw is located in the pocket
located at the back of the shield .
3 . To remove the light shield, on some models, press
in on the tabs on the sides of the shield and slide
forward and out . On other models, just slide the
shield forward and out .
Your light shield will look like one of the following:
Tabs
4 . After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the
same or lower wattage, replace the light shield and
screw . When replacing the light shield, make sure
that the tabs at the back of the shield fit into the slots
at the back of the light shield housing .
5 . Plug the refrigerator back in .
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Pocket
If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a
qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on
some models) to prevent serious property damage due
to flooding .
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position
during moving .
WARNING
Before replacing a burned-out light
bulb, the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to
avoid contact with a live wire filament . (A burned-out
light bulb may break when being replaced .)
Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove
power to the light circuit .
Refrigerator Compartment—Lower Light
This light is located above the top drawer .
1 . Unplug the refrigerator .
2 . Lift the light shield up and pull it out .
3 . After replacing the bulb with an appliance bulb of the
same or lower wattage, replace the shield .
4 . Plug the refrigerator back in .
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