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Packing frozen food
The correct type of packaging and material selection
are decisive factors in the retention of the product
quality and prevent the development of freezer burn.
Place food in packaging.
1.
Remove air.
2.
Pack food airtight to prevent it from losing flavor
3.
or drying out.
Label packaging with contents and date of
4.
freezing.
Suitable packaging:
Plastic foil
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Tubular foil made of polyethylene (PE)
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Aluminum foil
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Freezer containers
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Suitable closures:
Rubber bands
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Plastic clips
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Cold-resistant adhesive tape
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Unsuitable packaging:
Wrapping paper
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Greaseproof paper
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Cellophane
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Garbage bags and used grocery bags
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Shelf life of frozen food at 0 °F (-18 °C)
Fish, sausage, ready meals,
up to 6 months
and cakes and pastries:
Meat, poultry:
up to 8 months
Vegetables, fruit:
up to 12 months
Freezer calendar
The imprinted freezer calendar indicates the
maximum storage duration in months at a constant
temperature of 0°F (–18°C).
Thawing frozen food
The thawing method must be adjusted to the food
and application in order to retain the best possible
product quality.
Thawing methods:
in the refrigerator compartment (especially
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suitable for animal-based foods such as fish,
meat, cheese, quark)
at room temperature (bread)
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in the microwave (food for immediate
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consumption or immediate preparation)
in the oven/cooker (food for immediate
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consumption or immediate preparation)
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CAUTION
Do not refreeze partly or completely thawed
food. You can only refreeze food once it has
been cooked (boiled or fried).
The frozen food can no longer be stored for the
maximum duration.
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C ooling compartment
D e f r o s t i n g
The defrost process is performed automatically.
Freezer compartment
The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the
freezer compartment remains frost-free. Defrosting is
no longer required.
DCleaning
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CAUTION
C l e a n i n g
AVOID DAMAGING THE APPLIANCE AND THE
EQUIPMENT.
Do not use abrasive, chloride-based or acidic
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cleaning agents or solvents.
Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges.
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The metallic surfaces may corrode.
Never clean the shelves or bins in the
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dishwasher.
The parts may become deformed.
Proceed as follows:
Switch off the appliance.
1.
Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
2.
Take out food and store in a cool location.
3.
Place ice pack (if available) on the food.
If there is a layer of frost, wait until it has thawed.
4.
Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, lukewarm
5.
water and a little pH-neutral washing-up liquid.
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CAUTION
The rinsing water must not get into the light
or run through the drainage hole into the
evaporation area.
Wipe door seal with clear water and dry
6.
thoroughly with a cloth.
Reconnect and switch on appliance and put food
7.
back inside.