In Case of Extended Power Failure:
1. Keep freezer door closed. Your freezer will keep
WARNING: Handling of dry ice can cause your
food frozen for 24 hours provided warm air is not
hands to freeze. Gloves or other protection is
admitted.
recommended.
2. If freezer is out of operation for 24 hours or more,
3. If dry ice is not available, move food to a frozen
add dry ice. Leave ice in large pieces. Add more ice
food locker temporarily—until power is restored.
as required.
Location
Your freezer should be conveniently located for day-
The freezer must be
positioned on the floor if it
to-day use in a dry, well-ventilated room.
is to function at its best. Shims may be used to accomplish
For most efficient operation, it should not be located
this wherever the floor is too uneven. If the place
where the air temperature around the freezer is higher
selected for the freezer is damp or moist, place 2 x 4’s
than 110”F. or colder than
under its entire length to assure adequate support.
Be sure to install your freezer on a
strong
enough to support it when it is fully loaded.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location.
Clearances
Allow 3 inches on all sides for proper air circulation.
When You Goon Vacation
When You Move
To maintain freezer in operation during vacations, be
Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
sure your house power is not turned off.
Remove foods, defrost and clean the freezer.
For extended vacations or absences, you may prefer to
Secure all loose items such as grille and shelves by
move your frozen foods to a storage locker temporarily.
taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
If your freezer is to be left empty, disconnect power
Be sure freezer stays in upright position during actual
cord plug from wall outlet. To prevent formation of
moving and in
odors, place open box of baking soda in freezer and
. . .
van to
leave
open.
When the freezer is not operating, it can be left in an
unheated house or room without damage to cabinet or
mechanism.
with
van_. The
‘must be
in
movement. Protect outside of freezer
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