Danby D1866WE Use & Care Manual

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If the electricity in your house goes off, call the powercompany and ask how long it will be off.1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keepboth refrigerator doors closed to help foods staycold and frozen.2. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours:a) Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozenfood locker.ORb) Place 2 lb. (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for everycubic foot (28 liters) of freezer space. This will keepthe food frozen for two to four days. Whilehandling dry ice, wear gloves to protect your handsfrom ice burns.ORc) If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available,consume up or can perishable food at once.REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than apartially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longerthan a freezer full of baked goods. If you see that foodcontains ice crystals, it may be safely refrozen, althoughthe quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition ofthe food is poor, or if you feel it is unsafe, dispose of it.Power InterruptionsVacation and Moving CareVacationsIf you choose to leave the refrigerator on whileyouíre away, use these steps to prepare yourrefrigerator before you leave.1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before youleave, follow these steps.1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.2. Depending on your model, turn the ThermostatControl (or Refrigerator Control, depending on themodel) to OFF. See the ëSetting the Controlsísection.4. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doorsto prop them open far enough for air to get in. Thisstops odor and mold from building up.MovingWhen 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 allfrozen food in dry ice.2. Depending on your model, turn the ThermostatControl (or Refhgerator Control, depending on themodel) to OFF. See the ìSetting the Controlsîsection.3. Unplug the refrigerator.4. Empty water from the defrost pan.5. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tapethem together so they donít shift and rattle during themove.7. Depending on the model, raise the front of therefrigerator so it rolls easier OR screw in the levelinglegs so they donít scrape the floor. See the ìDoorClosing and Alignmentî section.8. Tape the doors shut and the power cord to therefrigerator cabinet.When you get to your new home, put everything backand refer to the ìInstalling Your Refrigeratorî section forpreparation instructions. Also, if your refrigerator has anautomatic ice maker, remember to reconnect the watersupply to the refrigerator.10