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Packing frozen food
Always select packaging suitable for the food and
pack it properly.
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Freeze in portions. Suitable for packaging are e.g.
plastic films, polyethylene tubular films, aluminum
foil, freezer cans.
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The packaging must be impermeable to air and
moisture.
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Press the air out of the package.
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Seal the package tightly with e.g. rubber rings,
plastic clips, twine or cold-resistant adhesive
tapes.
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Label the package with contents and freezing
date.
Storage times
The indicated storage times are guide values for the
storage duration of various food groups in the
freezer.
Food group
Storage time
Ice cream
2 to 6 months
Sausage, ham
1 to 3 months
Bread, bakery products
2 to 6 months
Game, pork
1 to 12 months
Fish, fat
1 to 2 months
Fish, lean
1 to 5 months
Cheese
2 to 4 months
Poultry, beef
2 to 10 months
Vegetables, fruit
6 to 18 months
Herbs
6 to 10 months
For commercial frozen products, the storage period
indicated on the packaging is decisive.
Operating noise
Type of sound
Cause
Mumbling
Compressor during its operation
Liquid sounds
Circulation of the refrigerant
Click sounds
The temperature control turns
the compressor on or off
Disturbing
noises
Vibration of the shelves or cool-
ing coils
Switching off
Disconnect the power supply to switch off the appli-
ance.
If the appliance is out of use for long periods:
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Remove the appliance content.
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Defrost (model dependent) and clean the unit
thoroughly (see
”Cleaning and Maintenance”
).
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Leave open the appliance door to avoid formation
of mold and unpleased odor.
Tips for energy saving
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Disconnect the appliance from the power supply if
it isn’t in use.
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Do not install the appliance near stoves, heaters
or other heat sources. In case of higher ambient
temperatures, the compressor will run more fre-
quently and longer.
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Ensure enough ventilation at the bottom and rear
side. Never block ventilation openings.
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Place all shelves, racks or drawers (depending on
model) in their original position.
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Adjust the temperature not colder than necessary.
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Allow warm food to cool before placing it in the
appliance.
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Open the appliance door only as necessary.
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Defrost the unit regularly (model dependent).
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The seal of the appliance door must be com-
pletely intact, so that the door closes properly.
