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ADDITIONAL TIPS AND BEST PRACTICES
• After purchasing frozen food and bringing it back from the store, place it in the freezer as soon as possible
if it is to remain frozen.
• Do not overfill the freezer, as this blocks proper circulation and increases the consumption of energy.
Leave space around the food to allow proper air circulation.
• To maintain temperature, only open the door to put food in or take food out. Allow hot food to cool
down before putting it into the freezer.
• Freeze larger amounts of food by packing it into separate meal-sized portions.
• Glass and plastic bottles should not be placed in the freezer unless recommended by the product manu-
facturer. Do not place carbonated beverages in the freezer.
• Do not put fresh food directly in contact with already-frozen food. The storage life of frozen foods tends
to vary and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded. Carefully select the food you intend
to freeze, it should be of adequate quality and suitable for freezing.
• When emptying the freezer for cleaning, defrosting, transportation or other means, do not allow that food
to spoil or develop bacteria. Food that has been left at room temperature for a prolonged period can
cause the food to develop bacteria.
• After transporting the unit or reversing the door, the gasket/seal on the doors may have to be reset. This
is done to prevent the cool air from escaping. If there is a gap between the door gasket and the cabinet,
reset the gasket by gently pulling it out to seal the gap.
• During a power outage, do not open the freezer unless necessary. Do not place additional food into the
unit. Take good care in examining the food before preparing and eating it, as there is a health risk of eat-
ing spoiled food that has not been refrigerated properly. Some food may need to be prepared and eaten
before it spoils. If the unit is unplugged or has lost power, wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit.
Otherwise, the unit may not start.
• Keep foods well-sealed to prevent them from drying out and to keep odors from mixing.
• Store raw meat and fish on the lowest shelf to prevent contamination.
• Do not let any fats come into contact with the plastic parts of the freezer.
• Do not store canned items, as they can expand and burst.
• Ensure that any containers are clean and dry before storing them in the freezer.
• Turning the temperature control dial to the “0” position may stop cooling but it does not cut off power to
the freezer.
• When the appliance is not in use for a long period of time (such as more than a month, or several
months), turn down the thermostat and disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Empty all food
items and clean the appliance using the instructions in this manual. Leave the door ajar to prevent odors
from being trapped in.