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Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or
bubbling sounds when the refrigerant
is pumped through the coils or tubing.
When the compressor is on, the
refrigerant is being pumped round and
you will hear a whirring sound or
pulsating noise from the compressor.
A thermostat controls the compressor
and you will hear a faint 'click' when
the thermostat cuts in and out.
Food Storage
To obtain the best performance from your
freezer:
Do not store warm food or evaporating
liquid.
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.
Do not push food together too much,
try to allow air to circulate around each
item.
Do not store food uncovered.
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.
Lean food keeps better and longer
than fatty food, salt reduces the
storage time.
Wrap the food in polythene or
aluminium freezing bags or foil so that
they adhere to the food and provide an
airtight seal.
Packaging which is swollen or has
traces of refrozen water droplets on
the pack could indicate that the
product has not been kept at a
suitable temperature and that it may
have lost its original quality. Partially
thawed food must not be refrozen, it
must be consumed within 24 hours.
Never exceed the storage times
indicated by the manufacturer.
Energy Saving Advice
Do not install the appliance close to
sources of heat, such as a boiler or
radiator.
Locate the appliance in a cool well
ventilated room and make sure that
the air openings of the appliance are
not obstructed.
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the
cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into
airtight packages before placing them
in the freezer.
Food which is to be frozen (when cool)
should be placed in the fridge before
being transferred to the freezer.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for
long periods or opening the door too
frequently as warm air will enter the
cabinet and cause the compressor to
switch on unnecessarily often.
Ensure there are no obstructions
preventing the door from closing
properly.
In the Event of a Power Failure
If there is a power failure during the
storage of frozen foods, keep the door
closed. If the temperature within your
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