Choose a well-ventilated location with no less than 10cm clearance around the freezer.
Place the freezer in a location with a firm base in order to prevent vibration and excessive noise.
Level the freezer by adjusting the two front feet.
CAUTION:
DO NOT SITE THIS PRODUCT IN EXCESSIVELY COLD OR HUMID AREAS, SUCH
AS OUTBUILDINGS, GARAGES OR CELLARS.
IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN STORED OR DELIVERED IN A NON-VERTICAL
ORIENTATION, WAIT 24 HOURS BEFORE PLUGGING IN AND SWITCHING ON, TO GIVE
THE REFRIGERANT TIME TO SETTLE.
DO NOT STORE FOOD IN THE FREEZER UNTIL IT HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 24
HOURS.
Your freezer is suitable for the long-term storage of commercially frozen foods and can be used to
freeze and store fresh food.
If there is a power failure, do not open the door. Frozen food should not be affected if the failure lasts
for less than 12 hrs. If the failure is longer, then the food should be checked and either eaten
immediately or cooked and then re-frozen.
NOISES INSIDE THE FREEZER
If you have not owned a freezer before, you may notice that it makes some rather unusual
noises. Most of these are perfectly normal, but you should be aware of them!
GURGLING, WHOOSHING
These noises are caused by circulation of refrigerant in the cooling system. It has become more
pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will not affect the
performance of your freezer.
HUMMING, PURRING OR PULSATING
This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant around the system.
SHOPPING FOR FROZEN FOODS
Your Freezer is a 4 star product. 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 4
star rating. This is usually the period stated as ‘Best Before’, on the front of the packaging.
CHECK THE FREEZER TEMPERATURE
Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen foods. It
should show a temperature lower than -18°C.
CHOOSE PACKS CAREFULLY
Take a quick look at the frozen food package and make sure it is in perfect condition.
PURCHASE FROZEN FOOD LAST
Always buy frozen products last on your visit to the supermarket and store them as soon as you get
home.
KEEP FROZEN FOODS TOGETHER
When you are going around the supermarket and when you are travelling home, if you keep all the
frozen foods together they will help to keep each other cold.
STORE FOOD STRAIGHT AWAY
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 frozen food colder for longer.
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