GE FUM9 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 9

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In Case of Extended Power Failure
Keep fl'eezer door/lid closed. M)ur
fl'eezer will keep tood fl'ozen fi)r 24 hom_
provided wam_ air is not admitted.
If fl'eezer is out of operation fi)r 24 hom_
or more, add d_T ice. i,eave ice in lmge
pieces. Add more ice as required.
WARNING: Handlingof dry ice can cause
freezingof the hands-gloves or other protection
is recommende_
If d_T ice is not awfilable, move fi)od to a
fl'ozen food locker tenlporarily-until
power is restored.
Preparing to Move
Disconnect the power cord plug fl'om
the wall outlet, Remove foods, defl'ost
(on Manual Defi'ost models) and clean
the freeze_:
Secm'e all loose items such as grille and
shelves by taping them secm'elv in place
to prevent damage.
Be sure fl'eezer stays in uptight position
dining actual moving and in win. The
fl'eezer nlust be secm'ed in \m_ to prevent
movement. Protect outside of fl'eezer
with blanket.
Preparing for Vacation
To maintain fl'eezer in operation dining
\:_cations, be sure p)ur house power is not
turned oItl For sure protection of fl'eezer
contents, you may want to ask a neighbor
to check the power supply and fl'eezer
operation every 48 hom_.
For extended
\;Ications oi"
absences, you
may prefer to move your frozen fi)ods to a
storage locker temporarily. If your fl'eezer is
to be left empty, discmmect power cord
plug fl'om wall outlet. To prevent timnafion
ot odo_, place open box of baking soda in
fl'eezer and leave fi'eezer door/lid open.
When the fl'eezer is not operating, it can be
left in an tmheated house or room without
damage to cabinet or mechanism.