GE OEFROST FCM5 Owners And Installation Manual page 9

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In Case of Extended Power Failure
::Ji:: Keep fl'eezer door/lid closed. Your
fl'eezer will keep fl)od fl'ozen fi)r 24 horns
provided wam_ air is not admitted.
::Ji:: If fl'eezer is out of operation for 24 horns
or inore, add (h T ice. i,eave ice in large
pieces. Add more ice as required.
WARNING: Handling of dry ice can cause freezing
of the hands--gloves or other protection is
recommendet
::Ji:: If dry ice is not awfilable, move tk)od to
a fl'ozen food locker temporarily--tmfil
power is restored.
Preparing to Move
L)is(om_ect the power cord plug fl'om the
wall outlet. ReIllove fi)ods, defl'ost and
clean the ti'eeze_:
Secure all loose items such as grille and
shelves by taping them securely in place
to prevent damage.
Be sm'e fl'eezer stays in uptight position
dining actual moving and in van. The
freezer must be secured in van to prevent
movement. Protect outside of fl'eezer with
blanket.
Preparing for Vacation
To maintain fl'eezer in operation during
\:_cations, be sure your house power is not
turned off'. 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
hotlI'S.
For extended V}lC}l[i()ns oi" absences, yo/i
I/l}ly
l)I'eler to II/OVe VOllr frozen ti)ods to a
storage locker temporarily. If p)ur fl'eezer is
to be left empty, disc(mnect power cord
plug ti'om wall outlet. To prevent fimnation
of odm_, place open box of baking soda in
fl'eezer and leave fl'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.