Do:

• The proper temperature range is between 0 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Buying a new freezer may dramatically reduce your energy bill.
• Clean the coils with a vacuum or duster every six months to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• During a power outage a freezer will stay cool for about 48 hours. Don't open the door unless absolutely necessary.
• Regularly defrost your manual defrost freezer and never chip away the frost.
• A full freezer is more efficient than a half empty one, but don't overfill it either.
• Do remove the door of a refrigerator or freezer in storage or prop the door open so that a child cannot close the door.
• Do keep your freezer upright during moving and storage.
• Do wait 24 hours after moving a freezer before plugging it in.
• Keep at least two inches or air space behind your freezer and six inches above it.
• To reduce freezer burn of foods, seal food as tightly as possible and remove as much air as possible.

Don't:

• Don't overfill your freezer or it won't freeze as well.
• Don't chip away frost build-up in your freezer or you may nick the refrigerant line.
• Don't store your freezer unplugged. Some units require continuous use to ensure proper lubrication of the compressor.
• Don't tip the freezer onto it's side because oil from the compressor can run up into the coils and get trapped.

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