Normal sound
It is quite normal for refrigerators and freezers to make
a certain amount of noise. The noise level will vary ac-
cording to where the cabinet is positioned.Important notice
Noise and vibration can arise if the cabinet is un-In line with our continuing policy of research and de-
steady or is close up to some other Ţtment such as avelopment we reserve the right to alter models and
sink unit or dishwasher.speciŢcations without prior notice.
Refrigeration system. A faint gurgling or bubblingThis instruction booklet is accurate at the date of
sound can be heard when the refrigerant is pumpedprinting but will be superseded and should be disre-
garded if speciŢcations or appearance are changed.
through the coils of tubing at the rear or cooling sys-
tem.
Compressor. When the refrigerant is pumped round,
a whirring or pulsating noise may be heard from the
compressor.
Thermostat. The compressor is started and stopped
by the thermostat. A click can be heard when the ther-
mostat cuts in and out.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
Because of consumer demand, preservatives haveaThe best way to defrost food is to put it in the refrig-
been removed from many pre-prepared food. Thiserator to thaw slowly.
together with the changes in shopping habits to aaEnsure that food placed in the freezer is dated and
once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and
storage of food is even more important than ever.labelled and used in date order to ensure that food
is consumed at its best.
The following tips should help you to ensure that
the food in your home is in as perfect condition asaIt is important that food is used before its Obest be-
fore� date.
possible.
aAlways wash your hands with soapy water and dry
aKeep the time between buying chilled food andthem with a clean towel before handling food.
placing it in your freezer as short as possible. Tests
showed that the temperature of 1 litre of orangeaKeep work surfaces clean and avoid cross contam-
juice rose to 22°C in an hour between the super-ination by not using the same work surface or knife,
market and home. It then took 11 hours to getwithout washing them thoroughly in between.
down to 7°C in the refrigerator.
aUse kitchen roll wherever possible for cleaning up
aKeep the freezer door closed as much as possible.food. If you use a dishcloth, be sure to boil it fre-
Remember that warm air is �owing in as you arequently.
deciding what to have for tea!
aDo not push food together too much, try to allow air
circulate around each item.
aCool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the freezer until cool. (Leave food in a
place as cool as possible in order that it can then
be placed in the freezer as soon as possible).
aDo not store food uncovered.
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