[encantotom]

i always kept mine un merged, but this last time i went to start it the batteries were dead. so, i have left it on merge the last few months. but...my echocharge should have worked and must not be.

as for fridge. you will get many opinions. my 2002 coach had the amana side by side. it had been used alot in the years before i had it and i bet was turned on and off after every use. so i did the same thing. well, i had to replace it in canada on a trip two summers ago. not something to want to do.

i have a fridge in the pantry of our house that has been on for 28 years. never an issue.

so, my new kitchenaid in the coach has not been off since i bought it a year and half ago. and wont be.

just my opinion, take it for what it is worth.

tom