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Tips for shopping the frozen foods
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When you are buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the packaging. You will be able to
store each item of frozen food for the period shown against the star rating. This is usually the period
stated as “Best to use them before×”, found on the front of the packaging.
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Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy the frozen foods.
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Make sure the frozen food package is in perfect condition.
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Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket.
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Try to keep frozen food together whilst shopping and on the journey home, as this will help to keep the
food cooler.
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Don’t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away. Special insulated bags can be bought from
most supermarkets and hardware shops. These keep the frozen foods cold longer.
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For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary. Vegetables and pasta can be added directly to
boiling water or steam cooked. Frozen sauces and soups can be put into a saucepan and heated gently
until thawed.
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Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. When foods are frozen in small quantities, it will take
less than for them to freeze up and thaw.
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Estimate the amount of foods to be frozen up. When freezing large amounts of fresh food, adjust the
temperature control knob to the low mode, with the freezer temperature lowered. So, foods can be
frozen up in fast manner, with the food freshness well kept.
Tips for Special Needs
Moving the refrigerator/freezer
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Location
Do not place your refrigerator/freezer near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Avoid it from direct
sunlight in out-buildings or sun lounges.
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Levelling
Make sure to level your refrigerator/freezer using the front levelling feet. If not level, the refrigerator/freezer
door gasket sealing performance will be affected, or even it may lead to the operating failure of your
refrigerator/freezer. After locating the refrigerator/freezer in position, wait for 4 hours before using it, so as
to allow the refrigerant to settle.
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Installation
Do not cover or block the vents or grilles of your appliance. When you are out for a long time
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If the appliance will not be used for several months, turn it off first, and then unplug the plug
from the wall outlet.
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Take out all foods.
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Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odour and mold growth, leave the door ajar:
block it open or have the door removed if necessary.
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Keep the cleaned appliance in a dry, ventilated place and away from the heat source, place the
appliance smoothly, and do not place heavy objects on top of it.
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The unit should not be accessible to child’s play.
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Use of the ice-making box
Place the ice-making box in the upper position of the freezer compartment, so that it ices up as soon as
possible.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug the power plug first; Do not plug in or plug out the plug with wet hand,
because there is a risk of electric shock and injury. Do not spill water directly on the refrigerator, to avoid
rust, electricity leakage and accidents. Do not stretch your hands into the bottom of the refrigerator, since
you might be scratched by sharp metal corners.
Internal cleaning and external cleaning
The food residuals in the refrigerator are liable to produce bad odor, so the refrigerator must be cleaned
regularly. The fresh food compartment is usually cleaned once a month.
Remove all shelves, crisper box, bottle racks, cover board, and drawers etc., and clean them with a soft
towel or sponge dipped in warm water or neutral detergent.
Clear off the dusts accumulated on the rear panel and side plates of the refrigerator often.
After using detergent, be sure to rinse it with clean water, and then wipe it dry.
