Operation
Storage of foods
Note:
Freezing and storing food in the freezer compartment
Note:
Purchasing frozen food
Storing frozen food
Freezing fresh food
Recommended storage times of frozen food in the freezer compartment
Food is not allowed to touch directly all surfaces inside the appliance. It has to be
wrapped separately in aluminum sheet or in cellophane sheet or in airtight plastic boxes.
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To store deep-frozen food.
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To make ice cubes.
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To freeze food.
Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly.
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Packaging must not be damaged.
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Use by the 'use by /best before/best by/' date.
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If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer
compartment.
Store at -18°C or colder. Avoid opening the freezer compartment door unnecessarily.
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be
blanched before freezing.Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require
blanching.
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The following foods are suitable for freezing:
Cakes and pastries, 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, souffles and desserts.
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The following foods are not suitable for freezing:
Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in
shells, grapes,whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, soured milk,
sour cream, and mayonnaise.
These times vary depending on the type of food. The food that you freeze can be preserved
from 1 to 12 months (minimum at -18°C).
FOOD
Bacon, casseroles, milk
Bread, ice cream, sausages, pies,
prepared shellfish,oily fish
Non-oily fish, shellfish, pizza,
scones and muffins
Ham, cakes, biscuits, beef and
lamb chops, poultry
pieces
Butter, vegetables (blanched), eggs
whole and yolks,cooked crayfish,
minced meat (raw), pork (raw)
Fruit (dry or in syrup), egg whites,
beef (raw), whole chicken,
lamb (raw), fruit cakes
Storage time
1
month
2
months
3
months
4
months
6
months
12
months
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