Most power failures are corrected within an hour or two and will not affect
your refrigerator temperatures. However, you should minimize the number
of door openings while the power is off. During power failures of longer
duration, take steps to protect your food.
Remove or securely fasten down all loose items inside the unit. To avoid
damaging the leveling legs, turn them all the way into the base.
For short vacation periods, leave the control knob at its normal setting.
During longer absences:
(a)
remove all foods.
(b)
disconnect power cord from electrical outlet.
(c)
clean the refrigerator thoroughly, including drip tray (defrost pan).
(d)
leave door open to avoid possible formations of condensate, mold or
odors.
Some Important Rules for the Correct Use of the Refrigerator
• Never place hot foods in the refrigerator.
• Never place spoiled foods in the unit.
• Don’t overload the unit.
• Don’t open the door unless necessary.
• Should the refrigerator be stored without use for long periods, it is
suggested, after a careful cleaning, to leave the door ajar to allow the
air to circulate inside the unit in order to avoid the possibility of
condensation, mold or odors.
Fresh Food Compartment
• Never cover food compartment shelves with aluminum foil or any other
shelf covering material which may prevent air circulation.
• Always remove porous store wrapping paper from meats, poultry and
fish. Meats should be wrapped individually and placed in a dish for
storage. Wrap fish and poultry in foil or heavy waxed paper. Most fish
should be used the same day of purchase. Packaged meats such as
ham, bacon, dried beef, or frankfurter, store best in their original pack-
ages.
• Allow warm foods to cool to room temperature before placing them in
the refrigerator.
• Always cover open dishes of food, especially leftovers. Use leftovers
within 2 or 3 days.
Care and Maintenance
Turn the temperature control to "0", unplug the unit, and remove the
•
food and shelves.
Wash the inside with a warm water and baking soda solution. The
•
solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of
water.
Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
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The outside of the unit should be cleaned with mild detergent and
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warm water.
CAUTION:
Failure to unplug the refrigerator-freezer could result in
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electrical shock or personal injury.
CLEANING
POWER FAILURE
IF YOU MOVE
FOOD STORAGE
SUGGESTIONS
VACATION TIME
Operating Instructions
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