Whirlpool COMPACT FREEZER - Manual (Page 11)

C A R I N G F O R Y O U R F R E E Z E R
What to do during power outages
1. Call the power company.
Ask how long power will be off.
2. Keep freezer closed If service Is to be
Interrupted 24 hours or less.
This will help food stay frozen.
3. If service Is to be Interrupted longer than
24 hours, do this;
Remove all frozen food and store in a
frozen food locker.
^WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry
ice burns.
Failure to do so could result in dry ice bums.
OR
Place 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for
every cubic foot of freezer space. This will
keep foods frozen for 2 to 4 days.
OR
If dry ice or a food locker is not available,
use or can perishable food at once.
NOTE: A full freezer stays cold longer than a
partly filled one. A freezer full of meat stays
cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods.
Food containing ice crystals may be safely
refrozen, but the quality and flavor of the food
may be affected.
Use refrozen food quickly. If the condition of
the food is poor, or you feel it is unsafe to eat,
dispose of it immediately.
Vacation and moving care
Short vacations
If you will be away for a short period of time
(a few days), it is not necessary to turn off your
freezer. Set the Temperature Control to
1 (minimum).
Long vacations
If you will be away for a long period of time:
1. Turn the Temperature Control to OFF and
unplug the freezer.
2. Remove all frozen food and store in another
freezer.
3. Completely defrost and clean your freezer.
4. Tape wood or rubber blocks to the top of
the door to prop the door open far enough
for air to get in. This will keep odors and
mold from forming.
AWARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not allow children to climb on, play
near or climb inside the freezer when the
door is propped open.
They may become injured or trapped.
Moving
When you are moving to a new home:
1. Remove all frozen food and pack it in dry
ice.
2. Turn the Temperature Control to OFF and
unplug the freezer.
3. Clean it thoroughly.
4. Tape the door shut and tape the electrical
cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, refer to
pages 5-7 of this manual for information on
installation and setting the Temperature
Control.
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