Curtis FR551 - Manual (Page 9)

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 FREEZING FRESH FOODS
 Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and taking into account
hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of freezing the food or storing of the
frozen foods.
 This compartment is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food.
 The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded.
 Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen foods
manufacturer’s instructions for a three star frozen food storage compartment or home freezer.
 Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are instructions on
the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.
 Carefully select food you intend to freeze, it should be of adequate quality and suitable for freezing.
 Use correct packaging and wrap it tight.
 The packaging should be airtight and shouldn’t leak since this could cause substantial vitamin loss
and dehydration of foods.
 Foils and bags should be soft enough to tightly wrap around the foods.
 When preparing foods to be frozen, consider sanitary precautions.
 Mark packages with following data: kind and amount of foods and the date of loading.
 It is extremely important that the food is frozen as quickly as possible.
 If the loading amount is too large, the quality of freezing is reduced which affects the quality of
frozen foods.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
 Turn the temperature control to "0", unplug the unit, and remove the food and baskets.
 Wash the inside with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2
tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
 Wash the baskets with a mild detergent solution.
 The outside of the unit should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
CAUTION
Failure to unplug the refrigerator-freezer could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
 Power Failure
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your
refrigerator-freezer if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be
off for a longer period of time, you need to take the proper steps to protect your food.
 Vacation Time
Short vacations: Leave the unit operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the
power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door
open slightly: blocking it open if necessary
 Moving Your Appliance
 Remove all the food.
 Securely tape down all loose items inside your unit.
 Turn the leveling screws up to the base to avoid damage.
 Tape the doors shut.
 Be sure the unit stays in the upright position during transportation.