9 Tips and tricks
9.3
Notes on freezing
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Check packaging for damage. Damp patches or swollen packaging may in-
dicate that the contents have defrosted.
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Food to be frozen should not come into contact with goods that are already
frozen or it may cause them to defrost.
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Only freeze small quantities at any one time so that the temperature of the
frozen food already in the freezer does not increase too sharply (for max.
freezing capacity, see identification plate or product data sheet). The special
function
can be activated; it switches off automatically after 24 hours.
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To freeze large quantities (for max. freezing capacity, see identification plate
or product data sheet), use the space above the grille. If there is already
frozen food in this space, place this under the grille. Activate the special
function
immediately before putting the goods in the freezer.
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Defrosted frozen food must not be refrozen as the food may perish.
9.4
Notes on saving energy
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Leave the drawers, glass shelves and door trays in the positions they were
in upon delivery, if possible. This ensures the best possible temperature dis-
tribution.
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Only open the appliance doors when necessary and keep them open for as
short a time as possible. The sooner the doors are closed, the less cold air
escapes.
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Leave warm or hot food to cool down before placing it in the appliance.
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Store foods that release moisture in closed containers or covered in the
cooling compartment, if possible. Moisture can cause the rear wall of the re-
frigerator to ice up more quickly and reduce its cooling output.
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Make sure the appliance doors close correctly and form a complete seal.
The door seal must align properly with the refrigerator frame.
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Do not install the appliance near heating elements, heating pipes or chim-
neys, and protect it against direct sunlight.
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