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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 wire shutoff arm to the OFF (up) position or press the switch to OFF, depending on your model. 2. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice. 3. Empty the ice bin. 4. Turn off the Temperature control(s). See "Using the Control(s)." 5. Unplug refrigerator. 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 more easily OR raise the leveling screws so they don't scrape the floor. See "Adjust the Door(s)." 9. Tape the doors closed and tape the power cord to the back of the refrigerator. When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to the "Installation Instructions" section for preparation instructions. Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to reconnect the water supply to the refrigerator. PROBLEM SOLVER First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. WARNING WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. If you experience Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions The refrigerator will not operate ■ Not connected to an electrical supply - Plug the power cord into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not use an extension cord. ■ No power to the electrical outlet - Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working. ■ Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped - Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, contact an electrician. ■ Control is not turned on - Turn the refrigerator control on. ■ New Installation - Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely. NOTE: Adjusting the temperature control(s) to coldest setting will not cool the refrigerator more quickly. The motor seems to run too much Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one. Energy efficient refrigerators run longer at lower, more energy efficient speeds. Your refrigerator may run even longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, the door is opened often, or if the door has been left open. 11

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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 wire shutoff arm
to the OFF (up) position or press the switch to OFF,
depending on your model.
2.
Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food
in dry ice.
3.
Empty the ice bin.
4.
Turn off the Temperature control(s). See “Using the Control(s).”
5.
Unplug refrigerator.
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 more easily OR raise the leveling screws so they don't
scrape the floor. See “Adjust the Door(s).”
9.
Tape the doors closed and tape the power cord to the back of
the refrigerator.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to
the “Installation Instructions” section for preparation instructions.
Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to
reconnect the water supply to the refrigerator.
PROBLEM SOLVER
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
If you experience
Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions
The refrigerator
will not operate
■
Not connected to an electrical supply -
Plug the power cord into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not use
an extension cord.
■
No power to the electrical outlet -
Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working.
■
Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped -
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the
problem continues, contact an electrician.
■
Control is not turned on -
Turn the refrigerator control on.
■
New Installation -
Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely.
NOTE:
Adjusting the temperature control(s) to coldest setting will not cool the refrigerator more quickly.
The motor seems
to run too much
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one. Energy efficient refrigerators run longer at lower, more
energy efficient speeds. Your refrigerator may run even longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added,
the door is opened often, or if the door has been left open.