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
refrigerator 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. (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for every
cubic foot (28 liters) 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 nor dry ice is available,
consume up or can perishable food at once.
REMEMBER:
A full freezer stays cold longer than a
partially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer
than a freezer full of baked goods. If you see that 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.
Power Interruptions
Vacation and Moving Care
Vacations
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while
you’re
away,
use these steps to prepare your
refrigerator before you leave.
1.
Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you
leave,
follow these steps.
1.
Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2.
Depending on your model, turn the Thermostat
Control (or Refrigerator Control, depending on the
model) to OFF. See the ‘Setting the Controls’
section.
4.
Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
5.
Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors
to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This
stops odor and mold from building up.
Moving
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home,
follow these steps to prepare it for the move.
1.
Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all
frozen food in dry ice.
2.
Depending on your model, turn the Thermostat
Control (or Refhgerator Control, depending on the
model) to OFF. See the “Setting the Controls”
section.
3.
Unplug the refrigerator.
4.
Empty water from the defrost pan.
5.
Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
6.
Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape
them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the
move.
7.
Depending on the model, raise the front of the
refrigerator so it rolls easier OR screw in the leveling
legs so they don’t scrape the floor. See the “Door
Closing and Alignment” section.
8.
Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the
refrigerator cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put everything back
and refer to the “Installing Your Refrigerator” section for
preparation instructions. Also, if your refrigerator has an
automatic ice maker, remember to reconnect the water
supply to the refrigerator.
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