Rangemaster RDXD21, User Manual & Installation & Service Instructions

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Freezer Compartment

For normal operating conditions, set the  temperature of the 

freezer compartment to -18 or -20 oC.

• 

The freezer is used for storing frozen food, freezing fresh 

food, and making ice cubes.

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For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh food 

properly, that is the packaging should be air tight and 

shouldn’t leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil 

polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.

•  DO NOT

 store fresh food next to frozen food as it can 

thaw the frozen food.

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Before freezing fresh food, divide it into portions that 

can be consumed in one sitting.

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Consume thawed frozen food within a short period of 

time after defrosting

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Never place warm food in the freezer compartment as it 

will thaw the frozen food.

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Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions on food 

packaging when storing frozen food. If no information 

is provided food, should not be stored for more than 3 

months from the date of purchase.

• 

When purchasing frozen food, make sure that it has 

been stored under appropriate conditions and that the 

packaging is not damaged.

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Frozen food should be transported in appropriate 

containers and placed in the freezer as soon as possible.

•  DO NOT

 purchase frozen food if the packaging shows 

signs of humidity and abnormal swelling. It is probable 

that it has been stored at an unsuitable temperature 

and that the contents have deteriorated.

• 

The storage life of frozen food depends on the room 

temperature, the 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 

packaging and never exceed the maximum storage life 

indicated.

• 

The maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be 

frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance label.

• 

Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze home cooking (and 

any other food which needs to be frozen quickly) more 

quickly because of the freezing shelf’s greater freezing 

power. Fast freezing shelf is the bottom drawer of the 

freezer compartment.

•  NOTE

: If you attempt to open the freezer door 

immediately after closing it, you will find that it will not 

open easily. This is normal. Once equilibrium has been 

reached, the door will open easily. 

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Important note: 

Never refreeze thawed frozen food.