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Operating Instructions
Freezing Food
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Wrap or seal food in aluminum foil, air tight containers or food storage bags prior to freezing.
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Allow hot food to cool prior to placing it in the appliance.
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Smaller portion of food will be frozen faster. The recommended max portion weight is 2.5kg.
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Avoid placing warm food directly in contact with already frozen food. Frozen food could defrost and may not
outlast the foreseen storage time.
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The capacity of the appliance, as shown on the technical specifications, should not be exceeded.
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When filling the appliance with higher quantities of fresh food, it is recommended to turn on the Super
Freeze function (if available) 24 hours in advance.
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Set the thermostat knob to "3-4" position for a normal use.
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Note: the temperature will impact the storage time of food. Set the temperature as necessary. Warmer
setting will accelerate food spoilage and colder setting will freeze the food bad. Thus, food maybe wasted.
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The storage time for purchased deep-frozen products varies and depends on the type of product and its
packaging. Therefore, strictly observe the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging.
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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, soufflés 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, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
Recommended storage times of frozen food in the freezer compartment
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).
Never forget:
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When you freeze fresh foods with a 'use by /best before/best by/' date, you must freeze them before this
date expires.
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Frozen food that has thawed completely must not be re-frozen.
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Once defrosted, food should be consumed quickly.
