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Lights The interior and dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed. ■ If the dispenser lights do not appear to be working as described in "Water and Ice Dispensers" or if the interior lights do not illuminate when either door is opened, call for assistance or service. See either the front cover or the Warranty for contact information. Vacation and Moving Care Vacations If You Choose to Leave Refrigerator On While You Are Away: 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: ■ 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. 3. Empty the ice bin. If You Choose to Turn Refrigerator Off Before You Leave: 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 wire shutoff arm to the OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF (right) setting. 3. Depending on the model, turn the Temperature Control or Refrigerator Control to OFF, or turn cooling off. See "Using the Control(s)." 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 wire shutoff arm to the OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF (right) setting. 2. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice. 3. Empty the ice bin. 4. Depending on the model, turn the Temperature Control or Refrigerator Control to OFF, or turn cooling off. 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 screw in the leveling legs so they don't scrape the floor. See "Adjust the Doors" or "Door Removal, Leveling and Alignment." 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 for preparation instructions. Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to reconnect the water supply to the refrigerator. 17

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±ights
The interior and dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be
changed.
■
If the dispenser lights do not appear to be working as
described in “Water and Ice Dispensers” or if the interior
lights do not illuminate when either door is opened, call for
assistance or service. See either the front cover or the
Warranty for contact information.
Vacation and Moving Care
Vacations
If You Choose to Leave Refrigerator On While You Are Away:
1.
Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
2.
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
■
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.
3.
Empty the ice bin.
If You Choose to Turn Refrigerator Off Before You Leave:
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 wire shutoff arm
to the OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF
(right) setting.
3.
Depending on the model, turn the Temperature Control or
Refrigerator Control to OFF, or turn cooling off. See “Using
the Control(s).”
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 wire shutoff arm
to the OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF
(right) setting.
2.
Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food
in dry ice.
3.
Empty the ice bin.
4.
Depending on the model, turn the Temperature Control or
Refrigerator Control to OFF, or turn cooling off. 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 screw in the leveling legs so they don't
scrape the floor. See “Adjust the Doors” or “Door Removal,
Leveling and Alignment.”
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 for preparation instructions. Also, if
your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to
reconnect the water supply to the refrigerator.