Kenmore 7531 Use and Care Guide - Page 25

Tochangethe refrigerator might: 1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. 2. Remove refrigerator shelves. 3. Light shield is force fitted and has plastic tabs on each side and a tab in the front. Release the tabs on each side of light shield and push shield toward rear of refrigerator and remove. 4, Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove. 5. Replace a burned-out light bulb with a new 40watt bulb, turning it clockwise. 6. To replace light shield, position front tab into slot and carefully force-fit side tabs into slots. 7. Replace the refrigerator shelves, 8. Plug the power cord into the oulet. • DO NOTrefreezefrozenfoods whichhavethawedcompletely. The UnitedStatesDepartmentof Agriculturein Homeand GardenBulletinNo. 69 says: ...You maysafelyrefreezefrozenfoods that havethawedif they still containicecrystalsor if they are still cold--below 4°0. •..Thawedgroundmeats,poultryor fish that haveanyoff-odor or off-colorshouldnotbe refrozenand shouldnot be eaten. Thawedice creamshouldbe discarded.If the odoror colorof any foodis pooror questionabled, isposeof it. Thefoodmay be dangerousto eat. Evenpartialthawingand refreezingreducesthe eatingquality of foods,particularlyfruits, vegetablesand preparedfoods•The eatingqualityof red meatsis affectedless thanthat of many otherfoods•Use refrozenfoods as soonas possibleto save as muchof theirqualityas you can. Note: After 7 minutes of continuous lamp operation it will automatically turn off. POWER INTERRUPTIONS 1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep all refrigerator doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen. 2. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours: a) Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker. OR b) Place 2 Ibs. (ca lkg) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic foot (28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for two to four days. While handling dry ice, wear gloves to protect your hands from frostbite. WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. Empty the ice bin. 3. Turn off the Icemaker. NOTE: If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing, have a qualified service technician drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to possible flooding from ruptured water lines or connections. If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, follow these steps. 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator and empty ice bin. 2. Unplug refrigerator. 3. Clean refrigerator, wipe, and dry well. 4. 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. Suffocation Hazard When using dry ice, provide adequate ventilation. Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide (CO2). When it vaporizes, it can displace oxygen, causing dizziness, light-headedness, unconsciousness and death by suffocation. Open a window and do not breathe the vapors. OR c) If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or dispose of food at once. REMEMBER: In a power failure, a full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If you see that 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. WHEN YOU MOVE When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move. 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice. 2. Unplug refrigerator. 3. Clean refrigerator, wipe, and dry well. 4. Empty water from the defrost pan. 5. Clean, wipe and dry thoroughly. 6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well and tape them together so they don't shift and rattle during the move. Refer to sections in Using your Refrigerator for removal instructions. 7. Depending on the model, raise the front of the refrigerator so it rolls more easily OR screw in the leveling legs all the way so they don't scrape the floor. See the LEVELING AND DOOR CLOSING section. 8. Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet. When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to the REFRIGERATION INSTALLATION section for setup instructions. 25