Whirlpool ET20GM - Manual (Page 14)

Short vacations...
No need to shut off fhe refrigerator if you will be
away for less than four weeks. Use up perishables;
freeze other items. If your refrigerator is equipped
with an automatic ice maker:
1. Turn it off.
2. Shut off fhe water suppiy to the ice maker.
3. Empty the ice bin.
Long vacations...
Remove all the food if you are going for a month
or more. If your refrigerator Is equipped with an
automatic ice maker, turn off the water supply to
the ice maker at least a day ahead. When the last
load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it...rinse well
and dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of
both doors...keepihg them open far enough for air
to get in. This will keep odor and mold from build­
ing up.
Moving...
WARNING: Do not allow children
near the refrigerator when the
doors are blocked open. They
may become injured or trapped.
If your refrigerator is equipped with an auto­
matic ice maker, shut off the ice maker water sup­
ply a day ahead of time. Disconnect the water line.
After the last supply of ice drops, lift the signal arm
to turn off the ice maker.
Remove all food. Pack frozen foods in dry ice.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly.
Remove everything that comes out. Wrap all
parts well and tape them together so they don't
shift and rattle.
Screw in the levelling rollers; tape the doors shut;
tape the electric cord to the cabinet. When you
get to your new home, put everything back, and
refer to page 4. Don’t forget to reconnect the water
supply line if you have an ice maker.
Questions?
...call your
COOL-LINE"
service
assistance
telephone
number
(page 15).
To restart refrigerator, see "Using Your Refrig­
erator."
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