Shutting Off the RefrigeratorHandling Power FailureFoods can be stored well after several hours of power failure, evenduring the summer. You should call your electric company to ask howlong the food will last.After a power failure, do not put new food into the refrigerator, andopen the door as infrequently as possible.If you are aware that there will be a power failure ahead of time, makecubed ice and put it in the upper part of the fresh food compartment.Discontinuing UsageIf you do not want to use the refrigerator for a long period of time, pullout the plug. Cut off all power supply and water source. Clean therefrigerator as directed in this manual. Leave the refrigerator door opento prevent any odors from accumulating.vacationIf you will be on vacation for a long time, cut off the power sourceand water supply, and take out all the food. Clean the interior of therefrigerator after any frost melts. Wipe it clean to remove any foodresidue that could cause odors.During transportPull out the plug and cut off the power.Remove all food.Fix all moveable parts, such as fresh food shelves, the crisper, andfreezer shelves with tape.Close the refrigerator doors and fix with tape to prevent openingduring transport.During transport, the maximum slant angle must not be over 45degrees (from vertical standing) to prevent damage to oil drainingout of the compressor.During transport, do not hold the handle of the refrigerator. This couldcause property damage and is a threat to personal safety.NOTEIf the temperature becomes warmer in the freezer due to a power failure or other malfunction,the expiration date on frozen food may change and food quality may decrease.WARNINGIt is suggested that you should not lay the refrigerator flatat any time. If you have to put it flat, refer to the notice onthe package.25