Important
Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer.
Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer can cause a low temperature skin burn.
In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and the freezer is full. Do not open the door. Should the food begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly and must not be
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Thawing
Deep frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature, depending on the time available. Small food items may even be cooked from frozen, in this case cooking will take longer.
Any frozen food which is thawed accidentally should either be eaten as
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soon as possible, or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen.
Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.
)To Make Ice Cubes
1.Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full with cold water, place in the freezing compartment and leave to freeze.
2.To remove the cubes twist the tray or hold it under running water for a few seconds.
Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer compartment by using pointed or sharp edged objects.
Hints & Tips
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:
