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CARE AND
CLEANING
Care And Cleaning
Preparing for Vacation
To maintain freezer in operation during vacations,
be sure your house power is not turned off. For sure
protection of freezer contents, you may want to ask
a neighbor to check the power supply and freezer
operation every 24 hours.
For extended vacations or absences, you may prefer to
move your frozen foods to a storage locker temporarily.
If your freezer is to be left empty, disconnect power cord
plug from wall outlet. To prevent formation of odors,
place open box of baking soda in freezer and leave
freezer lid open.
Save Money and Energy
■ The freezer should be located
in the coolest area of the room,
away from heat-producing
appliances or heating ducts,
and out of direct sunlight.
■ Let hot foods cool to room
temperature before placing in the
freezer. Overloading the freezer forces the compressor
to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose
quality or spoil.
■ Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers
dry before placing them in the freezer. This cuts down
on frost buildup inside the freezer.
■ Freezer baskets should not be lined with aluminum
foil, wax paper or paper towels. Liners interfere with
cold air circulation, making the freezer less efficient.
■ Organize and label food to reduce lid openings and
extended searches. Remove as many items as
needed at one time, and close the lid as soon as
possible.
