Simpson SBM3800MB - Safety; Always do this; Never do this

12 safety / helpful hints Simpson Refrigeration
Safety
It is important to use your appliance safely. This means you need to
supervise young children and infirm persons when they use it. You
need to make sure that young children do not play with the appliance.
Follow the tips below.
Always do this
Check the power point is properly grounded –
if you are not sure get an electrician to check it.
Switch off the appliance at the power point before you
clean or move it.
If the supply cord is damaged you should have
it replaced by the manufacturer, it’s service agent
or similarly qualified person. This will prevent a
safety hazard.
Never do this
Never let children play with the appliance.
Never store spray cans, explosive liquids or flammable
liquids in the refrigerator.
Never store fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment.
Never lick icy foods when they first come out of the
freezer. This can freeze burn your lips and mouth.
Never try to repair the appliance yourself.
Never use electric heaters or dryers to defrost the
freezer because you can receive an electric shock.
Never use electrical appliances inside the food
storage areas.
This appliance contains insulation formed with
flammable blowing gases. For safety reasons,
take care when you dispose of it.
Do not damage the appliance circuit.
When you dispose of your old refrigerator or freezer,
remove any doors. Children can suffocate if they get
trapped inside.
Helpful hints for storing food
Always do this
Buy the freshest, best quality food and put it in the
refrigerator as soon as possible.
Cover food with plastic wrap or foil to stop it drying
out and to help prevent bad smells.
Rinse and wrap fish and poultry before you put them
in the refrigerator.
Minimise bacteria by removing stuffing from
poultry before you put it in the refrigerator.
When you store eggs in the refrigerator compartment,
store them with the pointed end down.
Never do this
Store bananas, avocados or mangoes in the
refrigerator. This can cause them to go black
or to go soft.
Put hot or warm food in the refrigerator.
Allow it to cool first.
Helpful hints for freezing food
You can use the freezer to store food which you buy in bulk when
prices are low. You can also cook extra food and freeze it for later use.
Always do this
Buy the freshest, best quality food and put it in the
freezer as soon as possible.
Place food in plastic bags or plastic wrap before
you put it in the freezer.
Squeeze the air out of plastic bags as this
prevents frost.
When you buy frozen foods in the supermarket,
keep them in their packaging when you store them.
Defrost food, especially chicken and fish, in the
refrigerator compartment. This stops bacteria
from growing.
Leave food in its wrapping while it defrosts.
Use defrosted food immediately.
Never do this
Never refreeze defrosted food.
Helpful hints