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Care and Cleaning / Power Failure - Freezer Failure
WARNING
If leaving the freezer lid open while on vacation,
make certain that children cannot get into the freezer
and become entrapped.
To Defrost Models without Defrost Drain:
Place towels or newspapers on the freezer bottom to
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catch the frost. The frost will loosen and fall.
Remove the towels and/or newspapers.
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If the frost is soft, remove it by using a plastic scraper.
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If the frost is glazed and hard, fill deep pans with hot
water and place them on the freezer bottom.
Close the freezer lid. Frost should soften in about fifteen
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(15) minutes.
Repeat this procedure if necessary.
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vacation and Moving Tips
Short vacations:
Leave the freezer operating during vacations of less
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than three weeks.
long vacations:
If the freezer will not be used for several months:
Remove all food and unplug the power cord.
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Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
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Leave the freezer lid open slightly, blocking it open if
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necessary, to prevent odor and mold growth.
Moving:
When moving the freezer, follow these
guidelines to prevent damage:
Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
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Remove foods, then defrost, and clean the freezer.
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Secure all loose items such as base panel, baskets, and
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shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent
damage.
In the moving vehicle, secure freezer in an upright
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position to prevent movement. Also protect outside of
freezer with a blanket, or similar item.
NOTE
Do not open freezer lid unnecessarily if freezer is off for
several hours.
Power Failure / Freezer Failure
If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen
for at least 24 hours if the freezer is kept closed. If the
power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds of
dry ice into the freezer every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow
Pages under Dry Ice, Dairies, or Ice Cream Manufacturers
for local dry ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and use
caution when handling dry ice.
If the freezer has stopped operating, see Freezer Does
Not Run in the Troubleshooting Guide. If you cannot solve
the problem, call an authorized servicer immediately.
If the freezer remains off for several hours, follow the
directions above for the use of dry ice during a power
failure. If necessary, take the food to a local locker plant
until the freezer is ready to operate. Look in the Yellow
Pages under Frozen Food Locker Plants.
