Kenmore 7997 Use and Care Guide - Page 23

To change the refrigerator light: 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Remove refrigerator shelves. 3. Light shield is force fitted and has plasics 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 40 watt bulb, turning it clockwise. 6. To replace light shield, position fornt tab into slot and carefully force-fit side tabs into slots. 7. Replace the refrigerator shelves. 8. Hug the power cord into the outlet. SUFFOCATION HAZARD When using dry ice, provide adequate ventilation. Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide (C02). 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. 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. Jf you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, follow these steps. NOTE: After 7 minutes of continuous lamp operation it wiii automatically turn off. POWER INTERRUPTIONS 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2. Depending on your model, set the thermostat control (refrigerator control) to OFF. See the Setting the Controls section. 3. Clean refrigerator, wipe it and dry well. 4.Tape rubber or wood blocks to the fops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up. If the electricity goes off, call the power company and ask how long it will be off. 1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both 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 of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic foot 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. OR C)tf neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or can perishable food at once. 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. Depending on your model, turn the thermostat control (refrigerator control) to OFF. See the Setting the Controls section. 3. Unplug the refrigerator. 4.Empty the water from the defrost pan. 5. Clean, wipe and dry thoroughly. 6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them weii and tape them together so they do not shift and rattle during the move. 7. Depending on the model, lower the front of the refrigerator so it roils more easily OR screw in the leveling legs all the way so they do not scrape the floor. See the Door Closing section. 8. Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet. REMEMBER: In a power failure, a full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. A freezer fuji of meat stays cold longer than a freezer fuji 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 pot, or if you feel it is unsafe, dispose of it. When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to the Insfalffng Your Refrigerator section for preparation instructions. 24