Blaupunkt 5CH2 Series, User Manual

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Defrosting
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Shelf life of frozen food at –18 °C
Freezer calendar
The imprinted freezer calendar indicates
the maximum storage duration in
months at a constant temperature of
–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:
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in the refrigerator compartment
(especially suitable for animal-based
foods such as fish, meat, cheese,
quark)
■
at room temperature (bread)
■
in the microwave (food for
immediate consumption or
immediate preparation)
■
in the oven/cooker (food for
immediate consumption or
immediate preparation)
Caution!
Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food.
You can only refreeze the food when it
has been used for a ready-to-eat meal
(boiled or fried).
The frozen food can no longer be stored
for the maximum duration.
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Defrosting
Defrosting
Refrigerator compartment
While the refrigerating unit is running,
condensation droplets or frost form on
the rear panel. This is due to functional
reasons. It is not necessary to wipe off
the condensation droplets or frost. The
rear panel defrosts automatically. The
condensation drains off into the
condensation channel.
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The condensation runs from the
condensation channel to the
evaporation pan where it evaporates.
Note:
Keep the condensation channel
and drainage hole clean so that the
condensation can drain and odours do
not form.
Freezer compartment
As the frozen food may not start
thawing, the freezer compartment does
not defrost automatically. A layer of
hoarfrost in the freezer compartment
impairs refrigeration of the frozen food
and increases power consumption.
■
Remove the layer of frost regularly!
Caution!
Avoid any damage to the pipes of the
refrigeration circuit.
If refrigerant escapes, it may injure your
eyes or ignite.
■
Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice
with a knife or pointed object.
Fish, sausage, ready meals
and cakes and pastries:
up to 6 months
Meat, poultry: up to 8 months
Fruit, vegetables: up to 12 months