Changing The Light Bulbs; Power Interruptions; Vacation And Moving Care - Thermador KBUIT4250A Manual De Uso

C h a n g i n g t h e L i g ht B u l b s
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to
replace the bulb with one of the same size and shape. The
dispenser light requires a heavy duty 10-watt bulb. All other lights
require a 40-watt maximum appliance bulb. Replacement bulbs
are available from your dealer or appliance store.
1. Remove the top grille. See "Power On/Off Switch."
2. Press the power switch to OFF.
3. Remove light shield when applicable as shown.
NOTE: To clean a light shield, wash it with warm water and a
liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well.
4. Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size,
shape and wattage.
5. Replace light shield when applicable as shown.
6. Press the power switch ON.
7. Replace the top grille. See "Power On/Off Switch."
Dispenser Light (on some models)
Reach through the dispenser area to remove and replace light
bulb.
A. Dispenser Light
Refrigerator Control Panel Light
Style 1
Reach behind the refrigerator control panel to remove and
replace light bulb.
Style 2
Use a ¹⁄₄" hex-head screw driver to remove and replace the light
shield.
Freezer and Crisper Lights
Remove the light shield by grasping the sides and squeezing
in toward the center. Once the side hooks of the shield are
free from the freezer or crisper lining, pull down the shield.
Replace the light shield by squeezing the top and bottom
toward the center and inserting the hooks into the slotted
holes. Once the hooks are in place, snap the front tab into the
slotted hole.
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If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door or
doors closed (depending on your model) to help food stay cold
and frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the
following:
REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled
one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of
baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be
refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you're
away:
1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
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3. Empty the ice bin.
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave:
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
3. Depending on the model, turn the Thermostat Control or
4. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop
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:
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food
3. Empty the ice bin.
Powe r I n t e r r up t i o n s
Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
Place 2 lbs. (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic
foot (28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for
2 to 4 days.
If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or
can perishable food at once.
Va c a t i o n a n d M ov i n g C a re
Vacations
Raise wire shutoff arm to OFF (up) position or move the
switch to the OFF (right) setting.
Shut off water supply to the 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 wire shutoff arm
to the OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF
(right) setting.
Refrigerator Control to OFF. See the "Using the Controls"
section.
them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and
mold from building up.
Moving
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 wire shutoff arm
to the OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF
(right) setting.
in dry ice.