How To Operate The Freezing Control; Storing Food - Whirlpool 260/300 Manual

Using the Freezer
3
HOW TO OPERATE THE
FREEZING CONTROL
The internal
temperature of you
freezer can be set
to better meet food
preservation
conditions
according to the
room temperature
of your house.
The freezing control of your freezer
leaves factory set to medium.
To adjust the control, do follow the
table below.
To adjust the internal temperature,
rotate the freezing control knob to the
desired settings.
Position
freezing level
Minimum
Medium
Maximum

STORING FOOD

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Food should be stored in adequate
packages such as plastic bags or
containers with lids.
That avoids the
removal of food
natural humidity and
preserves quality.
max
Room
temperature
Cold days with
temperature below
20°C
Days with
temperature between
20°C and 35°C
Hot days with
temperature above
35°C
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When storing food in the freezer,
prepare small portions to allow
faster freezing and the entire use of
each portion.
min
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Do not place hot foods inside the
freezer. Allow them to cool to room
med
temperature. That helps
saving power
consumption, and
assures the good
operation of the product.
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Try to open the door
only as long as it takes to place and
remove food. You will be reducing
power consumption and improving
the performance of your freezer.
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Allow at least 1 minute before
opening the freezer door.
The internal vacuum makes opening
of the door difficult immediately
after it has been closed.
Important:
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It is recommended to operate
the freezer for at least 2 hours
before storing food or beverages
in it. That time is necessary for
temperature to stabilize inside
the product.
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Once defrosted, foods should
not be refrozen as they might
lose their natural characteristics.
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Liquids increase in volume
when frozen. Take care when
storing bottles or other closed
containers in the freezer.
They may brake.
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Do not store toxic products in
your freezer as they may
contaminate foods.