REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING
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POWER INTERRUPTIONS
1.
In case of a black out, call your electric company and
ask how long it will last.
2.
In case of a 24 hour or less black out, do not open the
refrigerator; this will keep the food fresh.
3.
In case of a longer black out, do one of the following
options:
• Pull out all of the frozen food and keep them in an ice
chest.
• Put 2 lbs (907 g) of frozen ice (make sure you use
gloves) for each square foot (28 L) inside the freezer.
This task will preserve the food from 2 to 4 days.
• In case you do not possess neither ice chest or dry ice,
consume your food as soon as possible.
REMEMBER
: In a power failure, 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 unsafe,
dispose of it.
WHEN GOING ON VACATION
If you decide to leave your refrigerator on when going
away, consider these steps:
1.
Consume all of the perishable items and freeze the
rest.
2.
Empty the ice bin.
If you decide to leave your refrigerator off:
1.
Remove all of the food.
2.
Unplug your refrigerator.
3.
Clean and dry it well.
4.
Make sure the doors stay open (use blocks or tape) in
order to prevent bad odors and fungi from happening.
WHEN MOVING
If you decide to take your refrigerator with you when
moving, consider the following:
1.
Remove all of the food from it, and place the frozen
food in an ice chest with dry ice.
2.
Unplug your refrigerator.
3.
Empty the water from its tray.
4.
Clean and dry it with a rag.
5.
Pull out all of the removable parts, and wrap them with
adhesive tape.
6.
Depending on the model of the refrigerator, lift the top
part of the refrigerator so it can roll with ease, or screw
the levelers so it won´t scratch the floor. Consult to the
section
“Closing and Aligning Doors”.
7.
Keep the doors closed with the cable glued to the
refrigerator cabinet with an adhesive tape.
When your refrigerator arrives to your home, put
everything back into place and read the section
“Refrigerator Installation”
in order to obtain installation
preparation. In case your refrigerator has a factory ice
maker, remember you have to reconnect the water
supply.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING
