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We recommend that food is always covered and
not to store open containers or foodstuffs. Please
remember; each time the door is opened cold air
escapes and the internal temperature rises.
Therefore never leave the door open and always
close it immediately after food is put in or removed.
Due to the vacuum effect created when the freezer
door is closed; do not try to re-open immediately,
please wait for a short period of time before trying to
open the door.
Loading the freezer
• Allow air to circulate efficiently,
do not
pack food
too closely together in the freezer sections.
The normal storage temperature of the freezer should
be
-18°C
(
0°F
).
We recommend that you check the temperature
with an accurate thermometer to ensure that the
storage compartments are kept to the recommended
temperature.
Door alarm
An alarm will sound if the freezer door is left open for
more than 1 minute.
• Close the door to stop the alarm.
Noises
During the normal operation of the freezer several
different types of noises may be heard including;
‘cracks’, ‘gurgles’ along with the ‘humming’ of the
cooling fan. This is perfectly normal.
Storing frozen food
Pre-packed commercially frozen food should
be stored in accordance with the frozen food
manufacturer’s instructions for a
frozen
food storage compartment. If possible try to leave air
circulation channels through stored food.
If there is a power failure
do not
open the freezer door.
Frozen food should not be affected if the failure lasts
for less than
13 hours
. If the failure is longer, then the
food should be checked and either eaten immediately
or cooked then re-frozen.
The freezer packs will help maintain the cold
temperature in the freezer.
If the freezer packs are damaged they should be
safely disposed of. (The liquid is not suitable for
drinking.)
