User Manual
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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
Meat
• Raw meat and poultry should be wrapped securely so leakage and contamination of other foods or
surfaces does not occur.
FROZEN FOOD STORAGE
• The freezer compartment should be kept at 8.6°F (-13°C) at a 77°F (25°C ) room ambient
• A freezer operates most eciently when it is slowly loaded to 2/3 full.
PACKAGING FOODS FOR FREEZING
• To minimize dehydration and quality deterioration, use aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags or
airtight containers.
• Force as much air out of the packages as possible and seal them tightly.
• Trapped air can cause food to dry out, change color, and develop an o-flavour (freezer burn).
• Wrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable freezer wrap prior to freezing.
• Do not refreeze meat that has completely thawed.
LOADING THE FREEZER
• Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one time. This overloads the freezer, slows the rate of
freezing, and can raise the temperature of frozen foods.
• Leave a space between the packages, so cold air can circulate freely, allowing food to freeze as quickly as
possible.
• Avoid storing hard-to-freeze foods such as ice cream and orange juice on the freezer door shelves. These
foods are best stored in the freezer interior where the temperature varies less.
CARE AND CLEANING
Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odour build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and
clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or
strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher.
• When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. You must turn gas o at the source or have adequate flex
line to move the refrigerator. Do not shift the refrigerator from side to side as this may tear or gouge the
floor covering and damage the gas supply line.
• Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands.
NOTES:
Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can scratch the appliance surface when
removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from tape or labels can be removed with a mixture of warm water
and mild detergent, or, touch the glue residue with the sticky side of tape you have already removed. Do
not remove the certification/serial plate, lighting instructions or CO warning label.