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Freezer section
The freezer section is a four-star freezer, approved for freezing and storing foodstuffs.
With the exception of no-frost models, the freezer is equipped with a practical tray for
freezing loose berries, ice cubes, etc.
Freezing
To keep food at its best, items must be frozen to 0°F (-18°C) as quickly as possible.
When the Super Freeze (
S
) button is pressed, the compressor runs continuously, thus
reducing the temperature as far as possible. If items weighing 6½ lbs or more are to be
frozen, the Super Freeze button should be activated about 24 hours in advance.
There is no need to use Super Freeze when pre-frozen items are placed in the freezer
or when small, single items are involved.
The control lamp lights yellow as long as the Super Freeze function is active.
Remember to switch the Super Freeze function off again approx. 24 hours after placing
items in the freezer. Otherwise, the appliance will use more electricity than necessary.
Only freeze fresh high-quality products. Meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruit, dairy
products and ready-made meals are suitable for freezing. Items with a high water
content, e.g. lettuce, radishes, grapes, apples, pears and cucumbers, are not suitable
for freezing.
Pack items to be frozen in airtight containers, freezer bags or the like. Freeze items in
suitable portions. Do not freeze vegetables in portions larger than 5½ lbs. Do not freeze
meat in portions larger than 5½ lbs. Keep packages dry to prevent them from freezing
together. To ensure rapid freezing, make sure, as far as possible, that items placed in
the freezer are not touching. Ensure that there is as little air in the packages as possible
to prevent the surfaces of the items from drying out.
Always remember to write the date, content and quantity on the packages before
placing them in the appliance. It is a good idea to group items within the freezer. Keep
vegetables in one drawer, meat in another, and so on.
Thawing
Frozen vegetables and fruit require no thawing before use and can be immersed in
boiling water direct from the freezer.
To thaw meat, it is advisable to take it out of the freezer the day before it is to be used
and place it in the refrigerator section to defrost. This ensures the best hygiene and
maintains meat quality as much as possible.
Refreezing
If purchased items of frozen food thaw before reaching home, they must not be refrozen
but should be consumed within 24 hours or cooked immediately and then frozen.
Frozen items that have been placed in the refrigerator for thawing may be refrozen
without risk if they have only just thawed.
Note: Glass bottles or cans containing carbonated (fizzy) drinks must never be
placed in the freezer as they may explode.
