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Vacation
and
moving care
Shutting off or
moving freezer
When you take
a vacation
Arrange
to have a periodic
check
of your freezer to make
sure it is operating
and
electricity
to freezer
has not
been interrupted.
If you shut the freezer
off for a
period
of time (more than 24
hours):
l
Remove
all food.
0 Unplug
freezer.
l
Clean
thoroughly,
using two
tablespoons
baking
soda to
one quart of warm water. Rinse
and dry.
l
Block door open so air can cir-
culate
freely to prevent
odor
and mold growth. If freezer has
a lock, turn the lock to the
locked
position
with the door
open. Place rubber
or wood
blocks
between
door and
cabinet
at a location
out of a
child's
reach.
Tape blocks
securely
in place
using self-
adhesive
filament
tape
(strapping
tape).
If you move the freezer:
l
Remove
all food, unplug
freezer
and clean
thoroughly.
l
Remove
any baskets,
bins or
removable
shelves.
l
Tape or lock door shut to
prevent
damage.
l
Level freezer when relocated
to insure door seal.
l
Make sure new location
can
support
the weight
of the
loaded
freezer.
l
When reconnecting
freezer,
refer to the "To Start Freezer"
section
of this instruction
card
5.
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