Frigidaire FFFH17F2QW Complete Owner's Guide - Page 12

CARE AND CLEANING POWER/FREEZER FAILURE WARNING If leaving door open while on vacation, make certain that children cannot get into the appliance and become entrapped. WARNING Do not open door unnecessarily if unit is off for several hours. Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations: Leave the appliance operating during vacations of less than 3 weeks. Long Vacations: If the unit 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. If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the appliance is kept closed. If the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into the unit 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 appliance has stopped operating, see "Appliance does not run" in the BEFORE YOU CALL section of this manual. If you cannot solve the problem, call an authorized servicer immediately. If the appliance 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 unit is ready to operate. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Frozen Food Locker Plants." Moving: Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Remove food, defrost, and then clean the appliance. 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 the unit in an upright position, and secure to prevent movement. Also protect outside of unit with a blanket, or similar item. 12