What to do during power outages
1.Call the power company.
Ask how long power will be off.
2.Keep freezer closed it service Is to be interrupted 24 hours or less.
This will help food stay frozen.
3.If service Is to be Interrupted longer than
24 hours, do this:
Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker.
OR
Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for every cubic foot of freezer space. This will keep foods frozen for 2 to 4 days.
OR
If dry ice or a food locker is not available, use or can perishable food at once.
Personal Injury Hazard
Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns.
Failure to do so could result in dry ice bums.
NOTE: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods.
Food containing ice crystals may be safely refrozen, but the quality and flavor of the food may be affected.
Use refrozen food quickly. If the condition of the food is poor, or you feel it is unsafe to eat, dispose of it immediately.
Vacation and moving care
Short vacations
If you will be away for a short period of time
(a few days), it is not necessary to turn off your freezer. Set the Temperature Control to
1 (minimum).
Long vacations
If you will be away for a long period of time:
1.Turn the Temperature Control to OFF and unplug the freezer.
2.Remove all frozen food and store in another freezer.
3.Completely defrost and clean your freezer.
4.Tape wood or rubber blocks to the top of the door to prop the door open far enough for air to get in. This will keep odors and mold from forming.
Moving
When you are moving to a new home:
1.Remove all frozen food and pack it in dry ice.
2.Turn the Temperature Control to OFF and unplug the freezer.
3.Clean it thoroughly.
4.Tape the door shut and tape the electrical cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, refer to pages
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not allow children to climb on, play near or climb inside the freezer when the door is propped open.
They may become iniured or trapped.
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