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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 4 star.
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.
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 cold
for
longer.
FREEZING FRESH FOOD
To make freezing easier and more effi cient, follow the recommendations
Prepare the food to be frozen in small portions for ease of freezing and eventual
thawing.
Wrap the food in purpose-made polythene or aluminium foil, if possible airtight.
Make a
note of the date of freezing on the wrap and place it in the freezer drawer. The
thermostat
setting does not need to be altered when freezing food.
