Freezing foods / storing frozen foods
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temperature of –18 °C is needed to maintain
the food’s consistency, taste and nutritional
value.
Freezing food has a positive effect on its shelf
life. You can also avoid food waste in this way.
If you are freezing a large quantity of
food at once, set ‘Quick freezing’
2 hours beforehand (see page EN-15).
The maximum freezing capacity in the
event of a fault is shown on the appliance’s
type plate.
• Set the temperature in the freezer to
–18 °C and fill the fridge in such a way
that the temperature conditions inside are
optimally utilised, guaranteeing optimal
food storage:
– Place food you want to freeze on the
glass shelves (6) or in the freezer draw-
ers (7) and (8)
– Place frozen food that can be stored
at temperatures down to –12 °C in the
2-star door shelves (3).
– Place frozen food that can be stored at
temperatures down to –6 °C in the 1-star
door shelf (1).
• Combine the drawers, glass shelves and
door shelves as shown in the diagram on
page EN-4 to achieve the most efficient
use of energy for your appliance.
Preparing food
• Only freeze high quality food.
• Freeze fresh and prepared food dry and
unseasoned. Unsalted foods are more
durable.
• 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 desig-
nated as suitable for freezer use.
Portioning food
• Create flat portions if possible; these
freeze through to the core faster.
• Expel the air from the freezer bag as this
causes the contents to dry out and takes
up space.
• Use plastic clips, rubber bands or adhe-
sive tapes to seal.
• Fill liquid containers no more ¾ full, be-
cause liquids expand when frozen.
• Do not store any glass or metal contain-
ers containing liquid. These containers
could break.
• Only freeze strong alcohol standing up-
right and closed tightly.
• Label the frozen food by type, quantity,
amount and expiry date.
Use waterproof marker pens or adhesive
labels wherever possible.
Freezing capacity
You will find the freezing capacity for your ap-
pliance on the appliance's type plate.
• Adhere to the maximum freezing capacity
if possible.
Up to the indicated maximum 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.
