Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling
sounds when the refrigerant is pumped
through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the
cooling plate/evaporator or to the fixed
freezer shelves.
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is
being pumped round, and you will hear a
whirring sound or pulsating noise from the
compressor.
A thermostat controls the compressor, and
you will hear a faint 'click' when the
thermostat cuts in and out.
Food Storage
To obtain the best results from your appliance,
neither hot foods nor liquids which may
evaporate, should be placed in the larder
compartment.
Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it
straight away. The use of an insulated
container is advisable. When you arrive home
place the frozen food in the freezer
immediately.
Keep the time between buying chilled food
and placing it in your fridge as short as
possible.
Do not push food together too much, try to
allow air to circulate around each item.
Do not store food uncovered.
Ensure that food is placed in the freezer that
is dated and labelled and used in date order
to ensure that food is consumed at its best.
Remove suspect food from your refrigerator
and clean, refer to cleaning and maintenance.
Energy Saving Advice
Do not install the cabinet close to sources of
heat, such as a cooker, dishwasher or
radiator.
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated
room and make sure that the air openings of
the cabinet are not obstructed.
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages
before placing them in the freezer.
Always leave warm food to cool down to room
temperature before placing in the fridge or
freezer.
Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should
be placed in the fridge before being
transferred to the freezer.
Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will
ensure safer defrosting of foods and reduce
the work of the refrigeration unit.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
periods, or opening the door too frequently as
warm air will enter the cabinet, and cause the
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
Ensure there are no obstructions preventing
the door from closing properly.
It is advisable to periodically clean the
refrigeration system at the back of the
appliance with a duster or vacuum cleaner.
In the Event of a Power Failure
If there is a power failure during the storage of
frozen foods, keep the door closed. If the
temperature within your freezer should rise do not
refreeze the food without checking it's condition.
The following guidelines should assist you:
Ice Cream: Once thawed should be discarded.
Fruit and Vegetables: If soft should be cooked
and used up.
Bread and Cakes: Can be refrozen without
danger.
Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up
quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles, should be
refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: Can be re-frozen
providing there are ice crystals remaining within
them.
Small Joints: Should be cooked and then
re-frozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: Should be cooked and re-frozen as a
fresh dish
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