Hisense MBC55249 fridge-freezer
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1. How to use your new Built in Fridge Freezer Model MBC55249 Fiigenaster 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000 SAFETY ANN NINE IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT SERVICING OR REPAIRS WHICH INVOLVE THE REMOVAL OF COVERS TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF Locks If your refrigerator is fitted with a lock to prevent children being entrapped keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of the appliance If disposing of an old refrigerator break off any old locks or latches as a safeguard The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully This appliance complies with the following Community Directives 73 23 EEC of 19 02 73 Low Voltage and subsequent amendments 89 336 EEC of 03 05 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility and subsequent amendments 2002 96 CE Information concerning disposal Disposal of packaging 7 The packaging protects your appliance from damage during ea transit Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of the packaging materials in an environmentally friendly manner Observe local environmental standards when disposing of packaging material for recycling purposes Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of2. circumstances should children be allowed to sit on the bins or hang from the door If the appliance features a lock keep the key out of the reach of children General requirements The appliance is designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use The appliance must be used to store food products by adults only and according to the instruction manual Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the door too frequently in order to conserve energy Do not fill the appliance with too much food cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved properly GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER INSTALLATION Before use Please read these instructions and the Safety guidelines carefully before using your new Fridgemaster Fridge Freezer The Fridge Freezer is for indoor domestic use only Please keep these instructions ina safe place for future reference LINK BOARD INTERNAL LIGHT BUTTER COMPARTMENT THERMOSTAT p i CONTROL DIAL LK A ADJUSTABLE SHELVES JEE TRAY SALAD BIN 2 CI J BOTTLE STORAGE a EGG TRAY lt E SSS lt LL SSS Se T SS R aN O GO COEN ronner onoo TSA i te VENT GRILL DOOR ATTACHMENT X2 QD ee SCREW COVER x2 SCREW x2 MIDDLE HI
3. get home Always unpack and place chilled foods in the Fridge Freezer before storing dry food stuffs Tips for keeping food perfect in the Fridge Freezer Take extra care with meat and fish Cooked meats should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats to avoid bacterial transfer Keep raw meats on a plate which is large enough to collect juices and cover it with cling film or foil Leave space around food This will allow cold air to circulate around the Fridge Freezer Wrap up food To prevent transfer of flavours and drying out food should be separately packed or covered Fruit and vegetables need not be wrapped Let pre cooked food cool properly Always let pre cooked food cool down before you put it in the Fridge Freezer This will stop the internal temperature of the Fridge Freezer from rising Shut the door To prevent cold air escaping limit the number of times you open the door When returning from shopping sort foods to be kept in your Fridge Freezer while the door is closed Shopping for frozen foods Your Fridge Freezer is 4 star Ba kk When you are buying frozen food look at the Storage Guidelines on the packaging You will be able to store each item of frozen food for the period shown against the 4 star rating This is usually the period stated as Best Before on the front of the packaging Check the Freezer temperature Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy you
4. NGE COVER X2 LD FOOT COVER x2 wr SCREW x24 HINGE COVER Location t I When selecting a position for your built in Fridge Freezer mamen f make sure that the surface on which the Fridge Freezer ma ES is going to rest is flat and firm and that the room is well ventilated with an ambient temperature of between 16 C and 32 C Avoid locating your Fridge Freezer near a heat source e g cooker boiler or radiator Also avoid direct sunlight 1772 The Fridge Freezer is designed to be inserted alongside kitchen units and fitted with a matching unit door When the Fridge Freezer is working the grille on the back may become hot and the sides of the Fridge Freezer warm It must therefore be installed in a space with the following measurements The min height of the housing should be 1772mm with a 1772 1780 min depth of 575mm and width of 560mm There should be ae 20mm of space beneath and 50mm behind the Fridge Freezer to allow for sufficient air circulation The Fridge Freezer can either open to the right or to the left depending on the location and which suits you See page 5 to reverse the door swing This must be done before you fit the cabinet door Cleaning before use Wipe the inside of the Fridge Freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda Then rinse with warm water using a wrung out sponge or cloth Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and
5. baskets You could clean the Fridge Freezer externally with wax polish If you require more information refer to Cleaning on page 10 Before plugging in YOU MUST Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the Fridge Freezer If not see the section called Electrical Connections on the back page of this guide Before installing your Fridge Freezer you should check the location of the socket and how accessible it is It may also be necessary to place the power cable in position before finally installing the Fridge Freezer DO NOT connect the power until final installation is complete If the socket is inaccessible after the Fridge Freezer has been installed you may have to connect the power before final installation if this isthe case the thermostat control dial must be turned to 0 the off position see Adjusting the temperature on page 7 Before switching on DO NOT SWITCH ON UNTIL FOUR HOURS AFTER MOVING THE FRIDGE FREEZER The coolant fluid needs time to settle Before using your Fridge Freezer Before placing food in your Fridge Freezer turn the Fridge Freezer on and wait for 24 hours to make sure it is working properly and to allow the Fridge Freezer to fall to the correct temperature REVERSING THE FRIDGE FREEZER DOORS e This must be done before fitting the cab
6. disposal Keep packaging materials out of the reach of children It can become a choking or suffocation hazard Disposal of your old appliance OSA Old appliances are not worthless rubbish Recycling old Se appliances can reclaim valuable raw materials This appliance has been identified in accordance with the European directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE The directive requires that old household electronic appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected Consumers may take their old appliances to public waste collection areas other communal collection areas or if national legislation allows return it to a retailer when purchasing a similar new product Old appliances still have some residual value An environmentally friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used again The refrigerant used in your appliance and insulation materials require special disposal procedures Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to disposal Up to date information c
7. e frozen food should be put into another freezer Scrape off and remove the frost then move your foods back in order to gain access to other sections of the freezer Complete defrosting will however become necessary approximately four times per year or if the frost layer exceeds 5mm 1 4 to maintain the efficiency of the Fridge Freezer This should be carried out if the frost build up cannot be scraped away or if it begins to interfere with the food storage Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low and proceed as follows 1 Take out the frozen food turn the Fridge Freezer off at the mains supply and leave the doors open Ideally the frozen food should be put into another freezer or refrigerator If this is not possible wrap the food firstly in several sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a thick rug or blanket and keep it in a cool place 2 Place a tray under the lip of the freezer cabinet to collect the water 3 If you have one scrape away as much frost build up as possible using a plastic scraper 4 Thawing of the remaining frost can be sped up by placing bowls of hot water inside the freezer compartment As the solid frost loosens prize it away with the ice scraper NOTE Don t use a metal or sharp instrument and do not use any electrical appliances Moving your Fridge Freezer Location Do not locate your Fridge Freezer near a heat source e g cooker boiler or radiator Also avoid direct sunlight i
8. efore placing food in freezer and 12 hrs after placing food in freezer Over 6lb 2 7kg 6 hrs 24 hrs before placing food in freezer and 24 hrs after placing food in freezer Maximum ofiolb 4 5kg What not to freeze Bananas pomegranates pears carbonated liquids as they can explode or anything in a glass container as these may crack NOTE Do not store flammable gases or liquids in the freezer To thaw 1 Cover food loosely 2 Thaw at room temperature Don t forget that thawing in a warm area encourages the growth of bacteria 3 Always make sure there are no ice crystals in the food before cooking particularlywith meat These crystals indicatethat the food is not fully thawed They result in lower temperatures when cooking Lowercooking temperatures maynot destroy dangerous bacteria 4 Cook food as soon as possible after thawing Drain off and throw away any liquid lost during thawing wn Oven thawing Many microwaves and ovens have thaw settings To avoid bacterial build up only use these if you intend to cook the food immediately afterwards Safety tips e Never re freeze anything that has thawed out unless you cook it again to kill off harmful bacteria e Never re freeze thawed shellfish Useful tip e Re seal packs properly after removing items This prevents drying or freezer burn and a build up of frost on any remaining food Label everything e Many foods look the same when frozen so caref
9. hich will be suitable for use in all houses fitted with sockets to current specifications If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets it should be cut off and carefully disposed of To avoid a possible shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket Fitting a new plug If for any reason you need to fit a new plug the flexible mains lead must be connected as shown here The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code CONNECT BLUE TO NEUTRAL N CONNECT GREEN AND YELLOW TO EARTH E Note some appliances do not have earth wires CONNECT BROWN TO LIVE L MAKE SURE THE CABLE IS HELD BY THE CLAMP If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E Earth or symbol coloured Green The wire which is coloured Blue MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black The wire which is coloured Brown MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red Before refitting the plug cover check that there are no cut or stray strands of wire inside the plug Use a 13 Amp BS1362 fuse only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used If you are
10. illed foods e g ready meals meat pies soft cheeses e Pre cooked meats e g ham e Prepared salads including pre washed chopped pre packed mixed green salads rice potato salad etc e Desserts e g fromage frais home prepared food and leftovers or cream cakes Salad bin This is the most humid part of the fridge Store vegetables fruit fresh salad items e g unwashed whole lettuce whole tomatoes radishes etc here WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL PRODUCE KEPT IN THE SALAD BIN IS WRAPPED NOTE ALWAYS WRAP AND STORE RAW MEAT POULTRY AND FISH ON THE LOWEST SHELF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRIDGE THIS WILL STOP THEM DRIPPING ONTO OR TOUCHING OTHER FOODS DO NOT STORE INFLAMMABLE GASES OR LIQUIDS IN THE FRIDGE USING YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER Shopping for chilled foods Don t buy in your lunch hour Unless you have a Fridge Freezer at work to keep the food cold in the afternoon Leaving food in your car or at room temperature for a prolonged period of time could raise food temperature to the level at which harmful bacteria grow Keep chilled foods together When you are going around the supermarket and when you are travelling home if you keep all the chilled foods together they will help to keep each other cold Use a cool bag Special insulated bags can be bought from most supermarkets and hardware shops These keep food cold for longer but are only for getting chilled foods home not storing it Unwrap aS Soon as you
11. in any way unsure which plug or fuse to use always refer to a qualified electrician Note After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover the cover must be refitted to the plug the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover If lost replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives 73 23 EEC LowVoltageDirective 89 336 EEC EMC Directive 4 5 07 16 02 48 FRIDGEMASTER Unit D Global Avenue Global Park Millshaw Leeds LS11 8PR For further information please contact Tel 44 0 113 395 6930 the Fridgemaster Technical Helpline on Fax 44 0 113 270 8599 0845 0508536 at the end of its life separately from your household waste There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU lt lt This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed mum For more information please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product
12. inet of gt M outer door 1 e Ensure that the Fridge Freezer is unplugged and J empty SS e We recommend you have someone to assist you T d E An ools require e Phillips style screwdriver Hnn e Flat bladed screwdriver e Socket set Tilt the Fridge Freezer back slightly and prop it Unscrew the lower hinge screw and bracket by Open the bottom door slide it down and lift it WARNING Take care when opening the hinges up securely undoing the 3 screws and bolt They ae sprung and there is a risk of injury if they close on your hand o po A Remove the middle hinge cover Unscrew the Replace the blanking plate in the place of the Undo the nuts that hold the link board in place at the middle hinge and blanking plate and lift the top middle hinge door down and away from the Fridge Freezer away from the Fridge Freezer Replace the nuts and link board with t he door hinge top of the Fridge Freezer and unscrew the door hinge on the opposite side mN mj ie I A a m m To s Replace the top door onto the upper hinge Hold the top door in place and attach the middle Replace the bottom door and screw the lower Ensure that the door closes fully before finally h
13. inge on the opposite side by screwing it in place hinge screw and bracket securely into place on the tightening all the screws opposite side FITTING THE CABINET DOOR e Ensure that the Fridge Freezer is unplugged and empty e We recommend you have someone to assist you Tools required e Tape measure e Sharp pencil e Small flat bladed screwdriver Spanner e Drill and 3mm drill bit Supplied with the Fridge Freezer are separate parts to attach the Fridge Freezer doors to the cabinet doors See page 4 for a description of each part Fasten the Fridge Freezer with the 6 screws provided Snap the vent grille and foot cover into position Place the hinge covers and screw covers where indicated A Caan L r i B Open the fridge door and the cabinet door at 90 Insert the sliding bracket onto the bracket guide Push together the fridge door and the cabinet door Mark the position of the hole in the bracket with a pencil Remove the brackets and drill holes 2mm deep 8mm from the outside edge of the Fridge Freezer J ja Starting with the fridge door on the side without the hinge place the seal between the Fridge Freezer and the kitchen cabinet a Push the Fridge Freezer into the housing until the link board touches the kitchen unit wwosS Cy c l KE i et Tnm Place the bracket guide onto the inside
14. l free of oil and grease Otherwise the plastic and door seal will become porous e Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance e Donot store bottled or canned drinks especiallycarbonated drinks in the ice compartment Bottles and cans may explode Never put frozen food or ice cubes straight from the ice compartment into your mouth Risk of frost burns to the lips and tongue e Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food ice or the inner freezer walls or tubing etc Risk of frost burns to the skin e Donot scrape off frost or stuck frozen food with a knife or pointed object You could damage the refrigerant tubing Leaking refrigerant may ignite Only use a plastic scraper e Inthe case of malfunction under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or further malfunctioning to the appliance e When the appliance is unplugged please wait for 5 minutes before plugging it in again Otherwise the compressor will be overloaded Do not use electrical appliances such as a hairdryer or heaters near your refrigerator e Do not store inflammable gases or liquids inside your refrigerator Children in the household Keep children away from the packaging and its parts Danger of suffocation from folding cardboard and plastic film Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance It is not a toy Under no
15. lm or glass Don t use used food containers unless cleaned thoroughly first Exclude as much air from the container as possible You could buy a special vacuum pump which sucks excessive air out of the packaging Leavea small amount of air space when freezing liquids to allow for expansion You can use the space in the Fridge Freezer most efficiently if you freeze liquids or solids with liquids such as stew in square blocks This is known as preforming Pour the liquid into a polythene bag which is inside a square sided container Freeze it like this then remove it from the container and seal the bag USING YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER Freezing fresh foods The golden rules Use quality food and handle it as little as possible Freeze food in small quantities it freezes faster takes less time to thaw and enables you to eat it in the quantity you need Freezing fresh foods First estimate the amount of food you will be freezing Turn the thermostat dial to the maximum setting which makes your freezer colder approx 28 C it will therefore freeze quicker and keep in the goodness However you should use it sparingly to conserve energy Remember to reset the thermostat dial to the Normal setting when you have finished freezing fresh foods TO FREEZE A loaf of bread A small casserole Not required 2 hrs before placing food in freezer and 4 hrs after placing food in freezer Up to 2lb g00gm b
16. n lean to s or sun lounges Levelling the Fridge Freezer Make sure the Fridge Freezer is level Use the rotating levelling feet at the front If the Fridge Freezer is not level the doors and magnetic seal alignments will be affected Installation Don t cover or block the vents or grilles of your appliance Servicing Repairs and maintenance of the appliance should only be performed by an authorised qualified technician ate ng the internal ete Before carrying out the bulb replacement always switch off the Fridge Freezer and disconnect the electrical supply 2 Push the lever at the base of the light to the rear to release the light cover 3 Remove the old bulb by unscrewing in an anti clockwise direction 4 Replace with a new bulb 15w Max by screwing it in a clockwise direction making sure that it is secure in the bulb holder Replace the light cover back into position and click back into place 6 Re connect your Fridge Freezer to the electrical supply and switch on Ww The Fridge Freezer is not working Check it is plugged in and switched on Check that the fuse in the plug has not blown Plug in another appliance such as a lamp to see if the socket is working The Fridge Freezer should be placed in a well ventilated room with an ambient temperature of between16 C and 32 C Condensation appears on the outside of the Fridge Freezer This may be due to a change in the room temperature Wipe off any residue of m
17. n your appliance Important information when using the appliance e This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or experience or knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard e Neveruse electrical appliances inside the refrigerator e g heater electric ice maker etc Explosion hazard e Neveruse a steam cleaner to clean the appliance The steam may pen etrate electrical parts and cause a short circuit Risk of electric shock e Donot store products which contain flammable propellants e g spray cans or explosive substances in the appliances Explosion hazard e Do not stand or support yourself on the base drawers or doors etc e Before defrosting and cleaning the appliance pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable e Commerciallyfrozen pre packed food should be stored in accordance with the frozen food manufacturers instruction e Bottles containing a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position e Keep plastic parts and the door sea
18. of the cabinet door 20mm from the edge of the door and 50mm from the top of the fridge door Mark the screw holes with a pencil then remove the bracket guide Drill holes to the depth of 5 8mm Using the screws provided sc rew the guide into position TIN Replace the braket onto the guide and attach it to the fridge door it with the screws provided LS SB EN D B Once attached the cabinet door and the fridge door should now fully close together Fix the covers onto the bracket guide and sliding bracket until they clip into place Repeat step 1 to nfor the freezer door USING YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER Operating instructions Switching on your Fridge Freezer 1 Before your Fridge Freezer is plugged in open the fridge door and adjust the thermostat control to the highest setting 2 Once the Fridge Freezer has cooled down adjust the thermostat control to a suitable setting Adjusting the temperature To change the internal temperature of the Fridge Freezer use the control dial located inside the fridge The recommended setting at normal room temperature is 3 4 The Fridge Freezer may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or cold room or if you open the Fridge Freezer doors very often Is the Fridge Freezer cold enough If you are concerned that your Fridge Freezer is not being kept cold enough and wish to check the temperature you will need a special fridge thermometer a
19. oisture If the problem continues call the Customer Service Department Noises You may hear some unusual noises from time to time See Noises inside the Fridge Freezer on page7 Tips If the Fridge Freezer won t be used for a long period of time switch it off unplug and clean it Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and smell Power cut If the internal temperature of the freezer compartment is 18 C or less when the power returns your food is safe The food in your Fridge Freezer will remainfrozen for approx 16 hours with the door closed If you know the power is going to be cut turn the thermostat to maximum 24 hours before this will make the Fridge Freezer colder than normal If there is no warning turn the thermostat to maximum after the power cut Don t open either of the Fridge Freezer doors more than necessary TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Model MBC55249 Rated Voltage 220 240 Vv Rated Frequency 50 Hz Energy Class A Total Storage Volume Litres 249 Product Dimensioh w d 1772 540 545 mm NetWeight 61 kg Star Rating 4 Star Refrigerant R600a The policy of Fridgemaster is one of continuously seeking new ways of improving its products Therefore the Company reserves the right to change the specification of items illustrated and described at any time THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED This appliance is fitted with a fused three pin plug to BS 1363 w
20. oncerning options for disposing of your old appliance and packaging from the new one can be obtained from your local council office Redundant appliances Cut off the mains plug and discard it Refrigerators contain refrigerants and the insulation contains gases Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of properly Ensure the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal SAFETY Safety and warning information Before you switch ON the appliance Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully They contain important information on how to install use and maintain the appliance Keep all documentation for subsequent use or for the next owner Technical safety This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally friendly but flammable R6ooa refrigerant Ensure that the tubing of the refrigeration circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation Leaking refrigerant may ignite If damage has occurred Keep naked flames and or ignition sources away from the appliance Pull out the mains plug Thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes Notify customer services The more refrigerant an appliance contains the larger the room must be Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas air mixture in rooms which are too small The room must be at least 1m3 per 8 g of refrigerant The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating label o
21. r frozen foods It should show a temperature lower than 18 C Choose packs carefully Take a quick look at the frozen food package and make sure it is in perfect condition Purchase frozen food last Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket Keep frozen foods together When you are going around the supermarket and when you are travelling home if you keep all the frozen foods together they will help to keep each other cold Store food straight away Don t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away Special insulated bags can be bought from most supermarkets and hardware shops These keep frozen food cold for longer Thawing frozen food For some foods thawing before cooking is unnecessary Vegetables and pasta can be added directly to boiling water or steam cooked Frozen saucesand soups can be put into a saucepan and heated gently until thawed Preparations for freezing Leave cooked food to cool completely Chill food in the Fridge before freezing if possible Consider how you want to cook the food before freezing it Don t freeze food in metal containers as you may want to microwave it straight from the Freezer Use special freezer bags available from supermarkets freezer film polythene bags plastic containers aluminium foil heavy grade only if in doubt double wrap Don t use aluminium foil for acidic foods such as citrus fruits Don t use thin cling fi
22. s up to 2 months up to 3 months up to 3 months up to 2 months up to 1 month up to 8 months up to 5 months up to 5 months up to 6 months up to 5 months up to 2 months up to 3 months do not freeze up to1 month up to 6 months up to 6 months up to 6 months up to 3 months up to 10 months up to1 month CLEANING amp MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Cleaning inside the Fridge Freezer You should clean the Fridge Freezer internally with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda Then rinse with warm water using a wrung out sponge or cloth Wipe the Fridge Freezer dry before replacing the food Wash the baskets and shelves in warm soapy water Ensure they are completely dry before replacing in the Fridge Freezer Plug in and switch on the mains supply Cleaning the outside of the Fridge Freezer Use standard furniture polish to clean the Fridge Freezer exterior Make sure that the doors are closed to prevent polish getting on the magnetic door seal or inside The grill of the condenser at the back of the Fridge Freezer and the adjacent components can be vacuumed using a soft brush attachment Cleaning tip Defrost and clean when food stocks are low Defrosting P After a period of time frost will build up in C certain areas in the freezer compartment As a temporary measure this frost should be scraped away using a plastic scraper NEVER use a metal or sharp instrument Remove existing foods and baskets ideally th
23. ul labelling will help avoid forgetting what an item is Storage times being exceeded could cause food poisoning e You can buy special freezer tape for use in low temperatures This tape is available in white so you can use it to write the items contents on You can buy special freezer labels and pens Labels come in different colours which can help you use your Freezer effectively For instance you could colour code meat red and vegetables green Using a different colour label for each quarter of the year will help you rotate your frozen food more efficiently e Write the contents and date If you are really organised add the weight and notes on cooking such as thaw first or cook from frozen and keep a separate log book of what is in each drawer This will save opening the door and searching around unnecessarily Recommended storage periods when frozen from fresh Fruit syrup or sugar packed fruit Open frozen or pur ed fruit Fruit juices Lamb Beef Pork Veal Minced meat Cured meats Sausages Packed bacon Smoked bacon chops gammon steaks Unsmoked bacon chops gammon steaks Chicken Duck Goose Turkey White fish Oily fish including salmon Smoked salmon Caviar Shellfish Butter Cheese Suet Cream double whipping Eggs only freeze separated Milk up to 12 months up to 18 momths up to 6 months up to 10 months up to 10 months up to 6 months up to 6 months up to 3 month
24. vailable from most supermarkets and hardware shops Place the thermometer on the middle shelf of the fridge cabinet or the middle basket of the freezer where it can be read easily Leave overnight the temperature in the fridge should be between 2 C and 5 C and 18 C or lower in the freezer See Adjusting the temperature FRIDGE FREEZER THERMOMETER C Noises inside the Fridge Freezer If you have not owned a refrigerator before you may notice that it makes some rather unusual noises Most of these are perfectly normal but you should be aware of them Gurgling whooshing These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system It has become more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases This is not a fault and will not affect the performance of your Fridge Freezer Humming purring or pulsating This is the compressor motor working as it pumps the refrigerant around the system Where to store your food in the fridge Cool area This is where to store foods which will keep longer if they are kept cool Milk eggs yogurt fruit juices hard cheeses e g cheddar Opened jars and bottles of salad dressings sauces and jams Fats e g butter margarine low fat spreads cooking fats and lard Coldest area o C to 5 C This is where foods which must be cold to keep them safe should be kept e Raw and uncooked foods These should always be wrapped e Pre cooked ch
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