Sandstrom S4SSFF12, Instruction Manual

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Noises Inside the Unit!

You may notice that your unit makes some unusual noises. Most of these are perfectly normal, but you 
should be aware of them!

These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system. It has become 
more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will not affect the 
performance of your unit. This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant around the 
system.

Shopping for Chilled Foods

•  Take a quick look at the chilled food package and make sure it is in perfect condition.
•  Try to keep chilled food together whilst shopping and on the journey home as this will help to keep 

the food cold.

•  Don’t buy chilled food unless you can chill it straight away. Specially insulated bags can be bought 

from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These bags can keep chilled food cold for longer while 
transporting.

•  Food that has been left in a car or at room temperature for a prolonged period of time could raise the 

food temperature to a dangerous level, which allows harmful bacteria to grow.

•  Always unpack and place chilled food in the unit before storing dry food.

Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit

•  Cooked meats/fishes should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats/fishes to avoid bacterial 

transfer. Keep raw meats/fishes in a container which is large enough to collect juices and cover it 
properly. Place the container on the lowest shelf at the bottom of the fridge compartment. 

•  Leave space around your food, to allow air to circulate inside the compartments. Ensure all parts of the 

unit are kept cool.

•  To prevent transfer of flavours and drying out, pack or cover the food separately. Fruit and vegetables 

do not need to be wrapped.

•  Always let pre-cooked food cool down before you it put in the unit. This will help to maintain the 

internal temperature of the unit.

•  To prevent cold air escaping from the unit, try to limit the number of times you open the doors. We 

recommend that you only open the doors when you need to put food in or take food out.

Shopping for Frozen Foods 

•  The freezer compartment is 4-star 

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When you are buying frozen food, check the storage guidelines on the packaging. You will be able to 
store each item of frozen food for the period shown against the 4-star rating. This is usually the period 
stated as “Best before” on the front of the packaging. The maximum freezing capacity of this freezer 
is shown on the rating plate. Do not place fresh food into the freezer compartment with combined 
weight that exceeds the maximum weight as stated on the rating plate.

•  Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen foods. It 

should show a temperature lower than -18°C.

•  Take a quick look at the frozen food package and make sure it is in perfect condition.
•  Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket. Try to keep frozen 

food together whilst shopping and on the journey home as this will help to keep the food frozen.

•  Don’t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away. Specially insulated bags can be bought 

from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These bags can keep frozen food frozen longer.