English9Frozen Food:• Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills.• Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the freezer.This will prevent unnecessary energy use.• When storing meats, keep in the originalpackaging or rewrap as necessar y.• Proper freezer storage requires correct packaging. All foods must be inpackages, which do not allow the flow of air or moisture in, or out.Improper storage will result in odor and taste transfer and will result inthe drying out of the improperly packaged food.• Follow package or container instructions for proper storage.• Packaging Recommendations:Plastic containers with air tight lidsHeavy duty aluminum foilPlastic wrap made from saran filmSelf-sealing plastic bags• Do not refreeze defrosted/thawed foods.• It is recommended that the freezing date be marked on the packaging.Food Storage Information• Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result ofthe refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils.• The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off.Normal Operating Sounds You May HearHCM036EBdoc 10/22/01 11:19 AM Page 10