Temperature Adjustment/Operation; Food Storage In The Appliance - Jocel JCH-450 Manual De Funcionamento

Temperature Adjustment/Operation

 The appliance temperature can be adjusted by turning the thermostat on the Control
Panel.
 The thermostat should be adjusted according to different environment temperature and the
and the quantity of food being stored by adjusting the knob of the thermostat. The knob
rotates clockwise from"1" to "7" .The setting should be reduced down in summer
(anti-clockwise rotation) and up in winter (clockwise rotation). The thermostat is set to a
certain point before
 leaving the factory, this is the optimum setting for the product.
 If a large amount of fresh food is placed in the appliance for freezing the thermostat should
be turned up for a period of 4-6 hours, after this period it should be returned to its initial
setting.
 The red lamp is a power indicating lamp. When the power is on, the lamp will be on.
 Once power is cut off, wait for at least 5 minutes before plugging in again to avoid
damaging the compressor or the system.

Food Storage in the Appliance

This freezer is a 4 star rated ( ) appliance.
 The use of a freezer is for freezing fresh food and storing frozen food for long periods of
time and making ice cubes.
 Do not put fresh or warm food with frozen food side by side as it can thaw the frozen food.
 While freezing fresh food (i.e. meat, fish etc) divide them into smaller portions, this will
allow you to defrost only the food you need.
 For storing frozen food; the instructions shown on frozen food packages should always
be followed carefully, if no information is provided food should not be stored for more than
3 months from the purchased date.
 When buying frozen food; ensure that these have been frozen at suitable temperatures
and that the packing is intact.
 Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers to maintain the quality of the
food and should be placed into the freezer as soon as possible.
 If a package of frozen food shows signs of humidity and abnormal swelling it is probable
that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have
deteriorated. Do not use this food, dispose of it as soon as possible.
 The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, thermostat setting, how
often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required to transport the
product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the package
and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
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