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A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will hear a faint ‘click’ when the thermostat cuts in and
out.
Food Storage
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To obtain the best results from your appliance, hot foods should be cooled down and then put them in
the chest freezer.
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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.
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Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your freezer as short as possible.
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Do not push food together too much, try to allow air circulate around each item.
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Do not store food uncovered.
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Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food
is consumed at its best.
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Remove suspect food from your freezer and clean, refer to cleaning and maintenance.
Energy Saving Advice
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Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a cooker, dishwasher or radiator.
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Locate the appliance in a cool and well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the
cabinet are not obstructed.
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Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before
placing them in the freezer.
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Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing it in the freezer.
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Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods, or opening the door too frequently as warm air will
enter the cabinet, as this will lower efficiency of the refrigerator and minimise the work of the
compressor.
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Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly.
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It is advisable to clean the refrigeration system periodically at the back of the appliance with a duster or
vacuum cleaner.
In the Event of 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 increase, do not refreeze the food without checking its condition.
How to place food
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Do not crowd the freezer with too much food to avoid blocking the airflow, which will increase the
energy consumption.
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Use sealed container and plastic preservative bag to prevent food from getting dried or mixed tastes
with different kinds of food in the refrigerator.
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Clean the food and packed articles before storage. Sweep out the water if any.
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Hot foods should be cooled down to room temperature before storage otherwise these will affect their
preservation and increase the energy consumption.
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Do not place food too close each other and to the surface of the shelves of the freezer.
Notes
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Do not use the freezer to store medical, inflammable and explosive articles.
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It is not recommended to let the freezer remain empty for a long time. If you do so, clean the freezer,
open the doors and let it stand upright for several days to allow the moisture to dry out.
