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Freezing food / storing frozen food
Freezing food / storing frozen food
WARNING
Risk of explosion!
The storage of flammable gases
and liquids may result in the
formation
of
ignitable
mixtures
in
the
Explosions may result.
Do
not
store
■
substances or spray cans with
flammable propellants in the
appliance.
WARNING
Health hazard!
Improper
handling,
refrigeration or overstocking may
cause the stored food to spoil. If
spoiled food is consumed, there is
a risk of food poisoning.
Ensure in particular that raw
■
meat and fish are adequately
packed to prevent adjacent food
from becoming contaminated by
salmonella
contaminants.
Comply
with
■
recommendations
manufacturers. Note that the
shelf life of frozen food may
decrease due to an increase in
temperature inside the appliance
(defrosting, cleaning or power
failure).
In the event of an extended
■
power failure or a malfunction of
the appliance, remove the stored
frozen
products
appliance
and
sufficiently cool room or another
refrigerator (max. storage time in
case of malfunction: 12 hours).
gas/air
appliance.
explosive
insufficient
or
other
the
shelf
life
of
food
from
the
store
in
a
After
a
malfunction,
whether the stored food is still fit
for consumption. Do not refreeze
fully or partially thawed food, but
rather immediately consume it.
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
The improper handling of the
appliance may cause injury. Risk
of burns from low temperatures.
The food and the inside walls of
■
the freezer compartment have a
very low temperature. Never
touch with wet hands. This may
cause skin injuries. Skin damage
is also possible if the skin is dry.
Prior to consumption, allow ice
■
cubes or ice pops to thaw a little.
Do not put them in your mouth
directly after taking them from
the freezer compartment.
Freezing
Freezing means thoroughly freezing –
ideally "shock-freezing" – fresh food
at room temperature to the core. If cooled
too slowly, the food "freezes to death", i.e.
its
structure
is
destroyed.
consistency, taste and nutritional value
demands a uniform storage temperature of
–18 °C.
check
Retaining