Power interruptions
If electricii goes off, call the power corn- pany. Ask how long power will be off.
1.If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep both doora closed. This helps food stay frozen.
2.If service will be interrupted longer than
24 hours:
(a)Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker.
OR
(b)Place 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for every cubii foot of freezer space. Thii will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice bums.
OR
(c)If neither a food locker or dry ice is available, use or can perishable food at once.
3.A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cdd longer than a freezer full of baked goods. lf food contains ice crystals, it may be safely refrozen, although the qualii and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, or if you feel it is unsafe, dispose of it.
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