Freezing foods / storing frozen foods
Page EN-21
If you are freezing a large quantity of
food at once, set ‘Quick freezing’
2 hours beforehand (see page EN-15).
Be sure to take note of the maximum
freezing capacity. The maximum storage time
in case of a malfunction can be found on the
type plate of the appliance.
• Set the temperature in the freezer com-
partment to –18 °C and fill it in such a
way that the temperature conditions in-
side 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 already frozen food that can be
stored at temperatures up to –12 °C in
the 2-star door shelves (3).
– Place already 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 figure 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 can find information concerning the
freezing capacity of your appliance on the
type plate of your appliance.
• Adhere to the maximum freezing capacity
wherever possible.
Up to the maximum indicated freezing
capacity:
If you adhere to the maximum freezing ca-
pacity, the goods will freeze the quickest. The
temperature in the freezer briefly rises after
placing fresh goods inside. After 12 hours, the
goods are frozen to the core.
