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Using your Fridge Freezer Efficiently
Before storing cooked foods in the refrigerator, allow them to cool to room temperature
To maintain adequate air circulation, do not over fill the appliance. If there is too much food inside, the
compressor does not work as effectively.
Never touch the inside of the appliance, or any frozen items with wet hands. This can cause injury to
your hands if they stick to cold surfaces.
Take note of foods best before / use by instructions and follow the maximum storage guidelines on the
packaging.
Keep foods covered to help retain moisture and to help prevent odour / flavour transference. Plastic
bags, aluminium foil, plastic food wrap and containers with lids are ideal.
Avoid opening the door for long periods or unnecessarily.
Allow hot or warm food to cool down in covered containers before placing in the freezer. Hot food will
raise the temperature in the fridge and cause the compressor to work more.
Before you store large amounts of food in the freezer, adjust the thermostat to the maximum (coldest)
setting while the appliance freezes the food. After 24 hours re set the thermostat to the previous setting.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Switch off the electrical supply and remove the plug from the socket before cleaning.
Defrosting
The refrigerator
The defrosting process is carried out automatically every time the compressor stops. The defrost water
drains from the cabinet into a tray at the rear of the unit where it evaporates.
The Freezer
Frost might build up in the unit after it has been used for a period of time. Scrape away the frost using a
plastic scraper (not included)
Do not use a metal or sharp instrument to scrape away the frost, nor should you use any electrical
DO NOT USE A METAL OR SHARP INSTRUMENT TO SCRAPE AWAY THE FROST, NOR SHOULD YOU USE ANY
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES TO AID DEFROSTING!
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We recommend that defrosting should be carried out when the frost layer builds up to ¼ inch thick.
Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low, follow these procedures:
1. A few hours before defrosting set the thermostat to position 6, so foods are well frozen.
2. Take out the food, turn the unit off at the mains supply and leave the door open. Ideally, the frozen food
should be put into another freezer. If this is not possible, wrap the food in several sheets of newspaper or
large towels and then a thick blanket to keep it cool.
3. Place a dry towel at the foot of the unit. Scrape away the frost using the plastic scraper. Defrosting the
remaining frost can be speeded up by placing a bowl of hot water inside the unit and closing the door. As the
solid frost loosens, scrape it away with the plastic scraper and remove.
Wring out the soaked towel as needed.
