Manual

Care and Cleaning
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If leaving freezer door
open while on vacation, make certain I
that children cannot get into the
freezer and become entrapped.
Vacation and Moving Tips
Short Vacations: Leavethe freezer operating during vacations
of lessthan three weeks,
Long Vacations: If the freezer will not be used for several
months, remove all food and unplug the power cord, Clean
and dry the interior thoroughly, To prevent
odor and mold growth, leave the freezer door open slightly,
blocking it open if necessary,
Moving: Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet,
Remove foods, then defrost, and clean the freezer, Secure all
loose items such as base panel, baskets, and shelves by taping
them securely in place to prevent damage,
In the moving vehicle, secure freezer in an upright position,
and secure to prevent movement, Also protect outside of
freezer with a blanket, or similar item,
Power Failure/
Freezer Failure
Do not open freezer door
unnecessarily if freezer is
off for several hours.
Ifa power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the
freezer is kept closed, If the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds of
dry ice into the freezer every 24 hours, Look in the Yellow Pages under "Dry Ice,"
"Dairies," or "Ice Cream Manufacturers" for local dry ice suppliers, Always wear
gloves and use caution when handling dry ice,
If the freezer has stopped operating, see "Freezer does not run" in the Avoid
Service Checklist Section of this manual, If you cannot solve the problem, call an
authorized servicer immediately,
If the freezer remains off for several hours, follow the directions above for the use of
dry ice during a power failure, If necessary, take the food to a local locker plant until
the freezer isready to operate, Look in the Yellow Pagesunder "Frozen Food Locker
Plants,"
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