VACATIONANDMOVINGCARE
Shortvacations
If you will be away for less than four weeks, there is no need to turn off your refrigerator. Use these tips to prepare your refrigerator before you leave.
1.Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
2.Raise ice maker signal arm to the OFF (up) position and shut off the water supply.
3.Empty the ice bin.
Lonyvacations
If you will be gone for a month or more, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator.
1.Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.
2.When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker and make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mechanism.
3.Remove all food from your refrigerator.
4.Turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF.
5.Unplug the refrigerator.
6.Remove water that may be in the defrost pan. (See page 25.)
7.Clean it, wipe it, and dry well.
8.To keep the doors propped open far enough for air to get in, tape rubber or wooden blocks to the tops of both doors. This will stop odor and mold from building up.
Moviny
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move.
1.Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.
2.Disconnect the water line from the back of the refrigerator.
3.When the last load of ice drops, lift the signal arm to the OFF (up) position.
4.Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice.
5.Turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF.
6.Unplug the refrigerator.
7.Empty water from :he defrost pan.
8.Clean, wipe, and dry the entire product well.
9.Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.
10.Screw in the leveling rollers.
11.Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and see page 7 for preparation instructions. Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to reconnec: the home water source to the refrigerator.
POWERI~RRUPTIONS
If the electricity in your house goes off, call the power company and ask how long it will be off.
1.If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen.
2.If the power will be out for more than 24 hours:
(a)Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
OR
(b)Place 2 lb. (900 g) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic foot (liter) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for two to four days. While handling dry ice, wear gloves to protect your hands from ice burns.
OR
(c)If neither a food locker or dry ice is available, use up or can perishable food at once.
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REMEMBER: 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. If food contains ice crystals, it may be safely refrozen, although the quality 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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