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Freezing and storing food
– With an operating temperature of –18°C and below, the various freezer compartments can be
used to store frozen or pre-frozen food for several months, to make ice cubes and to freeze fresh
food.
– Fresh (i.e. non-frozen) or warm food must not come into contact with already frozen food; this
prevents frozen food from becoming partially thawed.
– Prior to freezing, fresh food (e.g. meat, fish, minced meat) should be divided into smaller
portions suitable for use after thawing).
– When storing pre-frozen food, strict attention should be paid to the manufacturer's information
provided on the packaging. If no such information is to be found, however, a storage period of 3
months from the date of purchase must not be exceeded.
– When buying frozen food, verify that the food is properly frozen, and that the packaging does
not show any sign of damage.
– To maintain the quality of deep-frozen food, it should be transported only in suitable containers
and then placed inside the freezer compartments without delay.
– Carefully check the packaging when buying frozen food: if the packaging shows signs of
moisture, has bubbled up or is bulging, the food may not have been stored properly and has
spoiled.
– The storage times for frozen foods largely depend on the ambient temperature, the temperature
control setting, the type of food and the time between shop and freezer, but mainly also on how
often the freezer door is opened and how long it remains open. Always follow the instructions
given on the food packaging, and do not exceed the specified maximum storage times.
– For any type of food that is to be frozen, whether self-prepared dishes or other food, the quick-
freeze compartment – the upper compartment with the door – with its higher cooling efficiency
should be used. Do not deep-freeze more than 3.5 kg of fresh food per day. Turn the temperature
control to its maximum setting. After 24 hours, the temperature control can be returned to its
normal setting.
– Suitable packaging materials for frozen food are transparent (i.e. non-coloured) plastic foil, bags
or aluminium foil. The packaging materials should be well aired before use and then checked for
air-tightness before freezing the food. We strongly recommend that you label every item stored
in the freezer with all relevant information such as type of food, freezing date and use-by date.
Use-by dates for frozen food are specified (in months) in the table below.
Do not exceed these storage times.
– In the event that the unit remains switched off for an extended period (during a power failure or
short-term malfunctions up to 1o hours), do not open the door; this will help to maintain the
lowest possible temperature in the cabinet.
– It should be noted, however, that even a slight rise in the inside temperature will shorten the
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