Power/Freezer Failure; Cleaning The Outside; Vacation And Moving Tips - Kenmore 253.17202 Use & Care Manual

Care & Cleaning

Cleaning the Outside

Wash the cabinet with warm water and
mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe
dry with a clean soft cloth.
WARNING
If leaving the freezer lid open while on
vacation, make certain that children cannot
get into the freezer and become entrapped.

Vacation and Moving Tips

Short Vacations: Leave the freezer
operating during vacations of less than
three weeks.
Long Vacations: If the freezer will not be
used for several months:
• Remove all food and unplug the
power cord.
• Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
• Leave the freezer door open slightly,
blocking it open if 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.
• Remove foods, then defrost, and clean
the freezer.
• Secure all loose items such as base panel,
baskets, and shelves by taping them
securely in place to prevent damage.
• In the moving vehicle, secure freezer
in an upright position to prevent
movement. Also protect outside of
freezer with a blanket, or similar item.

Power/Freezer Failure

NOTE
Do not open freezer door unnecessarily if
freezer is off for several hours.
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 "Appliance Does Not Run" in the
Troubleshooting Guide. If you cannot solve
the problem, call an authorized servicer
mediately. 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".
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