Energy Saving Tips
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Position the chest freezer in as cool a location as possible, out of direct
sunlight and away from heat producing appliances.
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Do not set the temperature control to a higher setting than is necessary.
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Seal food bags and dry food containers before placing them in the freezer.
This cuts down on frost build-up inside the freezer.
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Organise and label food so that the required item can be quickly found.
This will mean that the lid is open for as short a time as possible.
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Defrost the freezer regularly to keep the frost layer below 5mm thick.
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Ensure that the seal is kept clean and that a good seal forms when the lid
is closed.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Warning: Always unplug the appliance before cleaning or defrosting the
freezer.
Cleaning Your Freezer
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Wash the inside of the freezer compartment with warm water.
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Wash the storage basket with a mild detergent solution.
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The outside of the freezer can be cleaned with a damp cloth containing
mild detergent and warm water. Take care to ensure that water does not
go into the temperature control box.
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Thoroughly dry the interior and exterior of the chest freezer.
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Ensure that the rubber seal on the lid and around the top of the cabinet are
cleaned regularly, so that a good seal is maintained and the freezer runs
efficiently.
Defrosting Your Freezer
Over time frost will build up on the walls of the freezer compartment. At least
once a year or when the frost is 5 -10mm thick, the freezer will need to be
defrosted to ensure that the freezer is working efficiently.
Defrosting is better to be done when the stock of frozen food is low.
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Remove all frozen food from the freezer compartment and place it in a
cooler. Wrapping the food in newspaper will help to keep it frozen.
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Turn the temperature control to the ’OFF’ position.
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Switch off the mains and unplug the freezer.