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How to keep the right temperature in your fridge and freezer

How to keep the right temperature in your fridge and freezer

Tips for maintaining the right temperature in your freezer and fridge-freezer.

Our expert tips for maintaining the right temperature in your fridge and freezer.

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Keep the door or lid shut
Don't run on empty
Pack correctly
Learn how the controls work

Keep the door or lid shut

Don't run on empty

Pack correctly

Learn how the controls work

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