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TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The thermostat maintains a constant temperature
in a chosen position. A normal temperature of -
180C is obtained by turning the thermostat control
knob to number 3.
However, it should be noted that if the thermostat
control knob is set to the fast freeze position, the
compressor will not stop running.
Fast freeze
• The chest freezer will fast freezer your
produce successfully but for the best results
you are advised to follow these instructions
carefully.
• Only use top quality products freezing
preserves their quality but cannot improve it.
• Carefully clean and prepare each item and
wrap in polythene or place in waxed cartons.
• Keep down the size of each package to a
minimum, do not forget that a square packages
will utilise more effectively the storage space in
your freezer.
• Freeze each package as quickly as possible.
Produce to be frozen should be placed in as
much contact as possible with the sides in the
freezer.
• Avoid placing unfrozen food in contact with
food previously frozen.
• Do not overload the freezer with fresh
produce. The maximum amount of fresh
produce that can be frozen in 24 hours is 6
kilograms. Frozen food should be used in
rotation and therefore packages should be
carefully labelled.
• Turn the thermostat control knob to number
6 (fast freeze position) 24 hours before the
desired freezing is to be effected. After this
period of time the appliance will be ready to
freeze the fresh produce.
• 24 hours after putting in the fresh produce the
freezing operation should be completed and
the thermostat control knob returned by to it's
normal position.
• Commercially frozen pre-packed food should
be stored in accordance with the frozen food
manufacturers instructions.
DEFROSTING
Small amounts of frost will accumulate inside the
freezer depending upon the length of time during
which the lid is left open or the amount of moisture
introduced. It is essential to ensure that no frost or
ice is allowed to form at places where it will affect
the close fitting of the lid gasket. This might allow
air to penetrate the cabinet, thus encouraging
continuous running of the compressor. Thin frost
formation is quite soft and can be removed with a
brush or plastic scraper. Do not use metal or sharp
scrapers, mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process. Remove all
dislodged frost from the cabinet floor. For the
removal of light frosting it is not necessary to switch
off the freezer.
For the removal of heavy ice deposits disconnect
the freezer from the power supply and empty the
contents into cardboard boxes and wrap in thick
blankets or layers of paper to keep them cold.
Defrosting will be most effective if carried out when
the freezer is nearly empty, and it should be carried
out as quickly as possible to prevent undue increase
in temperature of the contents. Do not use metal
or sharp scrapers, mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process.
Increase in temperature of frozen food packages
during defrosting may shorten the storage life.
Provided that the contents are well wrapped and
placed in a cool area they should keep for several
hours. Examine the contents when replacing them
in the freezer and if some of the packages have
thawed out it should be eaten within 24 hours or be
cooked and re-frozen.
Clean the inside with a solution of warm water with
a little bicarbonate of soda and then dry thoroughly.
Wash all removable parts in the same way and
reassemble.
Reconnect the freezer to the power supply and
allow to run for 30 minutes before reloading with
produce.
The outside of the freezer can be cleaned in this
way too, also remove any dust from the condenser
on the rear of the appliance. At least once a year
this thorough cleaning routine is recommended in
order to maintain a good standard and hygiene.
If after defrosting, the freezer is not going to be
used for a long period of time, then it must be
cleaned and dried and the lid propped ajar.
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