Use and Care

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CLEANING AND CARE
1. Switch off the freezer at the socket outlet and pull out the power plug before cleaning.
2. Never use any sharp abrasive instrument, soap, household cleaner, detergent or wax polish
for cleaning.
3. Use lukewarm water to clean the cabinet of the freezer and wipe it dry.
4. Use a damp cloth wrung out in a solution of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of
water to clean the interior and wipe it dry.
5. Excess deposit of ice should be removed on a regular basis using a plastic ice scraper
available from your local store. A large accumulation of ice will impair the performance of the
freezer.
6. If the freezer is not going to be used for a long period of time, switch it off, remove all food,
clean it and leave the lid ajar.
7. Check lid seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles.
Important Notes:
Never use water to wash the area of the compressor. Wipe it with a dry cloth thoroughly after
cleaning to prevent rust.
DO’S AND DON’TS
Do – Defrost food from the freezer thoroughly in a fridge or in a microwave oven following
defrosting and cooking instructions.
Do – Ensure that chest freezer lid is completely closed after each use.
Do – Defrost frozen meat completely before cooking.
Do – Close the lid gently.
Do – Check contents of the freezer at regular intervals.
Do – Clean and defrost your freezer regularly (See “Defrosting”)
Do – Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to “Best Before” and “Use By” dates.
Do – Store commercially frozen food in accordance with the instructions given on the packets that
you buy.
Do – Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean before you freeze it.
Do – Prepare fresh food for freezing in small portions to ensure rapid freezing.
Do – Wrap all foods in aluminum foil or freezer quality plastic bags and exclude as much air as
possible.
Do – Wrap frozen food when you buy it and put it into the freezer as soon as possible.
Do – Store small items in the basket provided.
Do – Remove ice cream from the freezer 10-20 minutes before serving.
Don’t – Leave the lid open for long periods as this will make the freezer more costly to run and
cause excessive ice formation.
Don’t – Use pointed sharp edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the ice.
Don’t – Put hot food in the freezer. Let it cool down first.
Don’t – Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbonated liquids into the freezer as
they may burst.
Don’t – Store poisonous or dangerous substances in the freezer. Your freezer has been designed
for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
Don’t – Consume ice-cream and water ices direct from the freezer. The low temperature may
cause „freezer burn‟ on lips.
Don’t – Freeze fizzy drinks.
Don’t – Try to keep frozen food which has thawed. It should be eaten within 24 hours or cooked
and refrozen.
Don’t – Remove items from the freezer with wet hands.
Don’t – Shut the lid with force. You will damage the appliance.