Freezer Tips and Advice
Do:
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The proper temperature range is between 0
and 5 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Buying a new freezer may dramatically reduce
your energy bill.
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Clean the coils with a vacuum or duster every
six months to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
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During a power outage a freezer will stay
cool for about 48 hours. Don't open the door unless absolutely
necessary.
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Regularly defrost your manual defrost freezer
and never chip away the frost.
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A full freezer is more efficient than a half
empty one, but don't overfill it either.
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Do remove the door of a refrigerator or freezer
in storage or prop the door open so that a child cannot close
the door.
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Do keep your freezer upright during moving
and storage.
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Do wait 24 hours after moving a freezer before
plugging it in.
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Keep at least two inches or air space behind
your freezer and six inches above it.
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To reduce freezer burn of foods, seal food
as tightly as possible and remove as much air as possible.
Don't:
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Don't overfill your freezer or it won't freeze
as well.
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Don't chip away frost build-up in your freezer
or you may nick the refrigerant line.
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Don't store your freezer unplugged. Some units
require continuous use to ensure proper lubrication of the compressor.
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Don't tip the freezer onto it's side because
oil from the compressor can run up into the coils and get trapped.
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