If you are freezing a large quantity of
food at once, activate “Quick freez-
ing” 2 hours beforehand (see “Quick
freezing” on page EN-16). Be sure to take
note of the maximum freezing capacity. The
maximum freezing capacity is shown on the
appliance’s type plate.
Preparing the food
– Only freeze high quality food.
– Freeze fresh and prepared food dry and
unseasoned. Unsalted foods are more du-
rable.
– Allow prepared food to cool before freez-
ing. This not only saves power, but also
prevents excessive frost formation in the
freezer.
– Carbonated drinks are not suitable for
freezing because the carbon dioxide es-
capes during freezing.
Selecting suitable packaging
Packaging is important when freezing. This
will protect against oxidation, penetration by
microbes, transfer of odours and flavourings
and drying out (freezer burn).
– Only use packaging material that is strong,
impermeable to air and liquid, not too stiff
and labelled. It should be designated as
suitable for freezer use.
– Use plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive
tapes to seal.
Portioning food
– Create flat portions if possible; these freeze
through to the core faster.
– Expel air from the freezer bag as this caus-
es the contents to dry out and takes up
space.
– Fill liquid containers no more ¾ full, be-
cause liquids expand when frozen.
– Do not store glass or metal containers con-
taining liquids such as water, lemonade,
beer, etc. Water expands when frozen and
may burst the container.
– Only freeze strong alcohol standing upright
and closed tightly.
– Label the frozen food by type, quantity,
amount and expiry date. Use waterproof
marker pens or adhesive labels wherever
possible.
Maximum freezing capacity
Details of the freezing capacity of your appli-
ance can be found on the type plate of your
appliance.
• Adhere to the maximum freezing capacity
if possible.
Up to the maximum specified
freezing capacity
If you adhere to the maximum freezing ca-
pacity, the food will freeze at the fastest rate.
The temperature in the freezer briefly rises af-
ter placing fresh goods inside. After 12 hours,
the goods are frozen to the core.
About the maximum specified
freezing capacity
If you want to freeze more food in one go as
an exception, freezing will take longer. Keep
fresh goods out of contact with existing fro-
zen foods, as the frozen foods could start
to defrost. If contact with stored food cannot
be avoided, we recommend that you create
a cold reserve in the freezer before freezing
the fresh goods. 2 hours beforehand, set the
temperature controller to maximum.
Freezing food
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