DO'S AND DON'TS
Do-
Clean and defrost your appliance regularly (See "Cleaning and Care")
Do-
Check contents of the freezer every so often.
Do-
Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to "Best Before" and "Use by" etc.
dates.
Do-
Store commercially frozen food in accordance with the instructions given on the packets.
Do-
Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean before you freeze
it.
Do-
Prepare fresh food for freezing in small portions to ensure rapid freezing.
Do-
Wrap all food in aluminium foil or freezer quality polythene bags and make sure any air is
excluded.
Do-
Wrap frozen food immediately after purchasing and put it in to the freezer as soon as
possible.
Do-
Separate food in the compartments and complete the contents card. This will enable you
to find food quickly and avoid excessive door opening, which will save electricity.
Don't-
Store poisonous or any dangerous substances in your appliance. It has been designed
for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
Don't-
Leave the door open for long periods, as this will make the appliance more costly to
run and cause excessive ice formation.
Don't-
Use sharp edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the ice.
Don't-
Put hot food into the appliance. Let it cool down first.
Don't-
Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbonated liquids into the freezer, as
they may burst.
Don't-
Exceed the maximum freezing loads when freezing fresh food.
Don't-
Freeze fizzy drinks.
Don't-
Try to keep frozen food which has thawed; it should be eaten within 24 hours or
cooked and refrozen.
Don't-
Remove items from the freezer with wet hands.
Don't-
Close the freezer door before placing the compartment cover in its place.
Don't-
Consume ice-cream and water ices direct from the freezer. The low temperature may
cause 'freezer burns' on lips.
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