What do the star ratings mean on my Fridge / Freezer?

*One star (-6 degrees centigrade) is perfect for making ice cubes and is sufficiently cold to keep food for three or four days.



** Two stars (-12 degrees centigrade) stores food for fifteen to twenty days.



*** Three stars (-18 degrees centigrade) will keep food safe for up to three months.



**** Four stars (below 18 degrees centigrade) means that the compartment provides the ideal conditions for freezing down fresh and pre-cooked foods


Most frozen food in supermarkets is clearly marked to show how long it can be kept. That combined with the star codes gives you an easy way to make sure that your frozen food is safe to eat. When you buy chilled and frozen food, put it in to your freezer as soon as possible. Freezers run most efficiently when full and in use. If you see your freezer merely as a place to store ice cream and the occasional packet of peas, use the icebox on the top of your refrigerator instead.