Kenmore 253.12502 Use & Care Manual page 11

Care & Cleaning
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 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
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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