Power Failure - GE CA10 Use And Care Manual

User
Maintenance Instructions
cleaning
your
freezer
outside
Protectthe mint finish.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 polish wax when
the freezer is new and then at least
twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216)is available
from GE Appliance Parts Marts.
Keepthe finishclean.Wipe with a
clean cloth lightly dampened with
appliance polish wax or mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Dry and
polish with a clean, soft 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
can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings 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. ~ not use cleansing
powders or other abrasive cleaners.
when
you goon
vacation
Tomajntainfreezerinoperation
duringvacations, & esureyowrhouse
flower isnot turnedoH. 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 to a storage Iockertemporarily.
[f freezer is to be left empty, turn
temperature control to OFF and dis-
connect power cord plug from wall
receptacle, To prevent formation of
odors, place open box of baking
soda in freezer and leave freezer
door open.
When freezer is not operating,it
can be left in an unheated house or
room without damage to cabinet or
mechanism.
In
case
of
extended
m
power
failure:
1. Keep freezer door closed, Your
freezer wiii 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 all 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—untii power is restored.
When you
~OV~
Disconnect power cord piug from
waii receptacle. Remove foods,
defrost and ciean freezer.
Secure all looseitemssuch as griiie
and sheives by taping them securei y
in piace to prevent damage,
Be sure freezer stays in upright
position on/y during actuai moving
and in van. Freezer must be secured
in van to prevent movement. Protect
outside of freezer with bianket.
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