Helpful Hints - Westinghouse FJ302 User Manual

HELpFUL HINTS

Keep door seals clean
Take care to keep door seals clean. Sticky food and drink
can cause seals to stick to the cabinet and tear when you
open the door. Wash the seal with a mild detergent and
warm water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry.
HELpFUL HINTS FOR STORING FOOD
Always buy the freshest, best quality food and put it
in the refrigerator as soon as possible.
Always cover food with plastic wrap or foil to stop it
drying out and to help prevent bad smells.
Always rinse and wrap fish and poultry before you
put them in the refrigerator.
Always remove stuffing from poultry before you put it
in the refrigerator to minimise bacteria growth.
Always store eggs in the refrigerator compartment
with the pointed end down.
Never store bananas, avocados or mangoes in the
refrigerator. This can cause them to go black or to
go soft.
Never put hot or warm food in the refrigerator. Allow
it to cool first.
Helpful hints for freezing food
You can use the freezer to store food which you buy in bulk
when prices are low. You can also cook extra food and
freeze it for later use.
Buy the freshest, best quality food and put it in the
freezer as soon as possible.
Place food in plastic bags or plastic wrap before
you put it in the freezer.
Squeeze the air out of plastic bags as this prevents frost.
When you buy frozen foods in the supermarket,
keep them in their packaging when you store them.
Defrost food, especially chicken and fish, in the refrigerator
compartment. This stops bacteria from growing.
Leave food in its wrapping while it defrosts.
Use defrosted food immediately.
Never refreeze defrosted food.
The following guide will help you reduce the running cost
of your new refrigerator. This will save you money and help
conserve our valuable energy resources.
1. If you keep your old refrigerator, save power by
switching it off when not in use.
2. Do not set your freezer temperature too low. After 24
hours, ice cream should be firm but able to be scooped
out with a spoon without bending the handle. If ice
cream is firmer than this (or too soft), adjust the freezer
temperature controls (see 'Adjusting Temperature' in your
relevant model section).
3. Ensure that the refrigerator doors seal properly as you
close them.
4. Before you open the refrigerator doors, decide what you
want to put in or take out. This will minimize the time you
have the doors open.
5. It is best to have the refrigerator in a place that is out
of direct sunlight and away from heating appliances
of any kind. For example, do not place the refrigerator
next to a cooker, fireplace, heater or dishwasher.
6. Allow hot foods to cool to room temperature before you
put them in your freezer.
7. Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator section.
8. If you keep the freezer compartment filled to capacity,
your food mass will help maintain the freezer
temperature when you open the door.
9. Do not block air vents. Doing so may cause the
refrigerator to run longer and use more energy.
TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR
If you are leaving for a short holiday, there is no need to
turn off your refrigerator – use vacation or eco mode (where
applicable).
If you are going on a long holiday and want to turn the
refrigerator off, follow the steps below.
1. Take all the food out of the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
2. Switch off the refrigerator and remove the electric cord
from the power point.
3. Clean the inside.
4. Leave the doors open. This prevents bacteria from
growing and causing smells in the refrigerator.
pOwER FAILURE
If there is a power failure in your area, keep the door to the
freezer closed. Most foods in your freezer will stay frozen
for 24 hours.
If you think something may be wrong with your refrigerator,
you can carry out some easy checks before calling for
service. You may locate the problem, sparing yourself from
inconvenience and saving time and money. Refer to the
troubleshooting section on page 10.