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4.6 Saving Energy
• Locate the freezer in the coolest area of the room, away from heat-producing
appliances and out of direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them in the freezer.
• Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run longer.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the
freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the unit.
• Do not line the storage basket with aluminum foil, wax paper or paper toweling.
Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the freezer less efficient.
• Do not pack food packages close together as this prevents air circulating.
• Organize and label food to reduce lid openings and extended searches. Remove as
many items as needed at one time and close the lid as soon as possible.
• Do not open the freezer lid unnecessarily or for too long, especially during a power failure.
4.7 Power Failure
•
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the
temperature inside your freezer, if you minimize the number of times the lid is opened.
However, if the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you need to take
proper steps to protect your food.
•
Do not refreeze frozen food without checking its condition first.
• If in doubt, discard the food. Do not refreeze food that has thawed completely.
4.8 Going Away?
• Short vacation:
Leave the freezer operating during vacations of less than a month.
• Long vacation:
If you are not going to use the freezer for longer periods, remove
all food and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent
odor and mould growth, leave the lid open slightly, blocking it open, if necessary.
(Restrict children’s access to the room with the open freezer to avoid creating a child
entrapment risk.)
4.9 Moving the Freezer
• Remove all food from inside the freezer, securely tape down the wire divider and
basket and tape the lid shut.
• Protect the outside of the unit with a blanket or similar soft material and make sure
the freezer stays secure in the upright position during transportation.
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