In Case Of Extended Powerfailure - GE CA10 Use And Care Manual

Ck%ming
you"
freezer
Outside
FWtect
t he paintfinish.The finish
on the outside of the freezer is a
high quality, baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay new-
Iooking and rust-free for years.Apply
a coat of appliance polishwaxwhen
the freezer is newandthen at least
twicea year.
Appliance Polish Wax&Cleaner
(Cat.No.WR97X216)is available
fromGE Appliance Parts Marts.
Keepthe finishclean.Wipewith a
cleanclothlightlydampened with
appliance polish waxor mild liquid
dishwashingdetergent.Dry and
polishwith aclean, s oft cloth.Do not
wipe the freezer with a soiled
dishwashing cloth or wet towel. Do
not use scouring pads, powdered
cleaners, bleach, or cleaners con-
taining bleach.
Caution–care should be taken in
moving the freezer away from the
wall. All types of floor coverings
canbedamaged, particularly
cushionedcoverings and those
with embossed surfaces.
Inside
Clean the inside of
your freezer at
least once a year. It is recommended
that the freezer be unplugged before
cleaning. If this is not practical,
wring
excess moisture out of sponge or
cloth when cleaning in the vicinity
of switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda
solution—about a tablespoon of
baking soda to a quart of water.
Rinse thoroughly with water and
wipe dry. Do not use
cleansing
powdersor other abrasivecleaners.
WhenYOU go cm
vacation
Tomaintainfreezerin operation
duringvacations, b esureyourhouse
powerk not turnedoff. For sure
protection of freezer contents, you
may want to ask a neighbor to check
the power supply and freezer oper-
ation every 48 hours.
Forextendedvacations orabsences,
you may prefer to move your frozen
foods toastorage Iockertemporarily.
If freezer is to be left empty, turn
temperature control to OFF and dis-
connect power cord plug from wail
receptacle. To prevent formation of
odors, place openboxof baking
sodain freezer andleavefreezer
dooropen.
When freezer is not operating,it
can be left in an unheated house or
room without damage to cabinet or
mechanism.
Whenyoumove
Disconnect power cord plug from
wall receptacle. Remove foods,
defrost and clean freezer.
Secure all loose items such as grille
and shelves by taping them securely
in place to prevent damage.
Be sure freezer stays in upright
position during actual moving and in
van. Freezer must be secured in van
to prevent movement. Protect outside
of freezer with blanket.
In case of extended
powerfailure:
1. Keep freezer door closed. Your
freezer will keep food frozen for
24 hours provided warm air is not
admitted.
2. If freezer is out of operation for
24 hours or more, add dry ice. Leave
ice in large pieces and place it on
top of food on each shelf so cold air
will flow down over ail the food. Add
more ice as required.
WARNING: Handling of dry ice can
cause freezing of the hands—gloves
or other protection is recommended.
3. If dry ice is not available, move
food to a frozen food locker tempor-
arily-until power is restored.