Haier HR-176A User Manual - Page 16

11. Freezer compartment (not available in some models, only for refrigerators with 4-star marking) 3-star or 4-star freezer are suitable for storing deep frozen food (already frozen before added to the freezer), storing fresh food for a short period (2-3 weeks) by freezing it, or making ice, ice cream and water ice. Recommended expiration date of food must be observed. Freezer can be used to produce ice cubes. 1 Temperature within the freezer can be adjusted by setting temperature regulator. For fresh food and food which needs to be stored for a long period, -18°C or below is recommended, as microbes can barely survive under this temperature. Once temperature is higher than -10°C, microbes will start to cause spoiling of food, and storage period of food will be effectively reduced. If you need to freeze food which is already partly or totally thawed, please cook it before adding it to the freezer again. The high temperature of cooking process can eliminate most microbes. 2 The higher the temperature regulator is set, the lower the temperature within the freezer will be. 3 Normally, when food requires only short period of storage, select a medium setting. 4 Normally, when food requires a long period of storage, select a high setting. NOTE! y Never add caned or bottled carbon dioxide drinks to the freezer, as carbon dioxide may expand when under freezing, and lead to explosion hazard. y Bottled food which needs immediate cooling should be stored in the freezer for no more than one hour before they're taken out, otherwise bottles may burst. y Ice cream or water ice should be allowed several minutes before using, as lips and tongue may get frostbite (chap may occur in skin). Meanwhile, avoid touching inner walls of freezer with wet hands. IMPORTANT! y Food to be added to freezer must be well wrapped. y Observe expiration date of frozen food. y Only fresh food in high quality is suitable for freezing storage. y Food stored in freezer should be properly sized. y Weight of a single package of frozen food should not exceed 2 kg. y Please use reusable plastic film, aluminum film for packing food, or put food in containers. y Food packages should not entrap too much air inside. y Use bungee, clip, rope or freezing-resistant tape for sealing of food package. y Film welding device can be used to seal the plastic packages. y Place the wide side of food package downward to obtain a faster freezing process. y Wipe the packages dry before adding them to the freezer, as they may stick together when frozen. y If you need to freeze food which is already partly or totally thawed, please cook it before adding it to the freezer again. y Don't use food which is already expired, as they may cause poisoning. 12. Making ice cubes, ice cream and water ice (not available in some models, only for refrigerators with 4-star marking) Making ice cubes: y Add water to ice tray to 3/4 of its volume, place it at the bottom area of the freezer. When ice cubes are ready, flush the ice tray with running water, then, you can easily take out the ice cubes. Making ice cream: y Remove separators of the ice tray. Please note the creamier your ice cream is, the longer it will take to make it. When ice cream is ready, flush the ice tray with running water, then, you can easily take out the ice cream. 13. Preparing for Vacation For long vacation or absence, unplug the refrigerator and clean the refrigerator as described in "Cleaning and Maintenance". Leave the doors open to prevent formation of mildew or odor. 14. Cleaning and Maintenance Unplug or disconnect the appliance before cleaning. 5