Freezer Tips and Advice

Do:

• The proper temperature range is between 0 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Buying a new freezer may dramatically reduce your energy bill.

• Clean the coils with a vacuum or duster every six months to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.

• During a power outage a freezer will stay cool for about 48 hours. Don't open the door unless absolutely necessary.

• Regularly defrost your manual defrost freezer and never chip away the frost.

• A full freezer is more efficient than a half empty one, but don't overfill it either.

• Do remove the door of a refrigerator or freezer in storage or prop the door open so that a child cannot close the door.

• Do keep your freezer upright during moving and storage.

• Do wait 24 hours after moving a freezer before plugging it in.

• Keep at least two inches or air space behind your freezer and six inches above it.

• To reduce freezer burn of foods, seal food as tightly as possible and remove as much air as possible.

Don't:

• Don't overfill your freezer or it won't freeze as well.

• Don't chip away frost build-up in your freezer or you may nick the refrigerant line.

• Don't store your freezer unplugged. Some units require continuous use to ensure proper lubrication of the compressor.

• Don't tip the freezer onto it's side because oil from the compressor can run up into the coils and get trapped.