Power interruptions
If electricity goes off, call the power com- OR
pany. Ask how long power H ill be off. (c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is
1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or available, use or can perishable food
less, keep both doors cllxed. This at once.
helps food stay frozen. 3. A full freezer stays cold longer than a
2. If service will be interrupted longer than partly filled one. A freezer full of meat
24 hours: stays cold longer than a freezer full of
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a baked goods. If food contains ice crystals,
frozen food locker. it may be safely refrozen, although the
OR quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor, or if you feel
(b) Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in
freezer for every cubic foot of freezer it is unsafe, dispose of it.
space. This will keep iood frozen for 2 Quest ions 7
to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your Call our Consumer Assistance Center
hands from dry ice burns. telephone number, l-800-253-1301.
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