Super Cooling; Switching On And Off; Freezer Compartment; Using The Freezer Compartment - Bosch B0IB Serie Instrucciones De Uso

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Super cooling

Super cooling cools the refrigerator section as cold as
possible for approx. 15 hours. Then the appliance
automatically switches to the temperature set prior to
super cooling mode.
Switch on super cooling mode, e.g.
before placing large quantities of food in the
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refrigerator section.
for the fast cooling of drinks.
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Note:
When super cooling is switched on, increased
operating noises may occur.

Switching on and off

Press super button refrigerator section 9.
The button is lit when super cooling is switched on.

Freezer compartment

Using the freezer compartment

To store deep-frozen food.
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To make ice cubes.
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To freeze food.
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Note:
Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been
closed properly. If the door is open, the frozen food will
thaw. The freezer compartment will become covered in
thick ice. Also: waste of energy due to high power
consumption!

Freezing and storing food

Purchasing frozen food

The packaging must not be damaged.
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Pay attention to the expiration date.
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Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be
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0 °F (–18 °C) or lower.
If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an
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insulated bag and place quickly into the freezer
compartment.

When loading products

Preferably freeze large quantities of food in the top
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compartment, where food freezes particularly quickly
and therefore also gently.
Place the food over the whole area
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of the compartments or the frozen food containers.
Note:
Food which is already frozen must not come into
contact with the food which is to be frozen. If
required, move the frozen food to the frozen food
container.
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Storing frozen food

Insert frozen food container all the way to ensure
unrestricted air circulation.

Freezing fresh food

Freeze only fresh and undamaged food.
To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavor and
color, vegetables should be blanched before freezing.
Eggplants, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not
require blanching.
Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in
bookstores.
Note:
Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which
is already frozen.
The following foods are suitable for freezing:
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Baked goods, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry,
vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy
products such as cheese and butter, ready meals
and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat
and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts.
The following foods are not suitable for freezing:
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Vegetables that are usually consumed raw, such as
lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole
apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs,
yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and
mayonnaise.

Packing frozen food

To prevent food from losing its flavor or drying out,
place in airtight containers.
1. Place food in packaging.
2. Remove air.
3. Seal the wrapping.
4. Label packaging with contents and date of freezing.
Suitable packaging:
Cling wrap, tubular film made of polyethylene,
aluminum foil, freezer containers.
These products are available from specialist outlets.
Unsuitable packaging:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin
liners and used shopping bags.
Items suitable for sealing packaged food:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold-resistant
adhesive tape, etc.
Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene can
be sealed with a film heat sealer.

Shelf life of frozen food

Shelf life depends on the type of food.
At a temperature of 0 °F (–18 °C):
Fish, sausage, ready meals, cakes and pastries:
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up to 6 months
Cheese, poultry and meat:
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up to 8 months
Vegetables, fruit:
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up to 12 months