Whirlpool UPRIGHT FREEZER - Manual (Page 31)

Holiday and moving care
Short holidays Moving
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you
will be away for less than four weeks.
1. Use up any perishables.
2. Freeze other items.
3. If your refrigerator has an automatic
ice maker;
• Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position.
• Shut off water supply to the ice maker.
Long holidays
If you will be gone a month or more;
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic
ice maker;
• Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
• When the last load of ice drops, turn
off the ice maker. Make sure all ice
is dispensed out of the ice maker
mechanism.
3. Unplug the refrigerator.
4. Clean it, wipe well, and dry.
5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of
both doors to prop them open far enough
for air to get in. This stops odor and mold
from building up.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your
Refrigerator” on page 10.
When you are moving the refrigerator to a
new home;
1. If your refrigerator has an automatic
ice maker;
• Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
• Disconnect the water line.
• After the last load of ice drops, lift the
signal arm to the OFF (up) position.
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
3. Pack all frozen food in dry ice.
4. Unplug the refrigerator.
5. Clean it thoroughly. Wipe well and dry.
6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them
well, and tape them together so they
don’t shift and rattle.
7. Screw in the leveling rollers.
8. Tape the doors shut and tape the power
supply cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put
everything back and refer to page 7.
Also, remember to reconnect the water
supply line.
Power interruptions
If electricity goes off, call the power com­
pany. Ask how long power will be off.
1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or
less, keep both doors closed. This
helps foods stay frozen.
2. If service will be interrupted longer than
24 hours;
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a
frozen food locker.
OR
(b) Place 2 lbs. of dry ice in freezer for
every cubic foot (900 g for every cubic
liter) of freezer space. This will keep
food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear
30 ^
gloves to protect your hands from
dry ice burns.
OR
(c) If neither a food locker nor dry ice
is available, use or can perishable
food at once.
3. 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. If food contains ice crystals,
it may be safely refrozen, although the
quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor, or if you
feel it is unsafe, dispose of it.