AEG 5000 Series, User Manual

• Do not re-freeze defrosted food. If

the food has defrosted, cook it, cool it

down and then freeze it.

6.3 

Hints for storage of frozen

food

• The medium temperature setting

ensures good preservation of frozen

food products.

Higher temperature setting inside the

appliance may lead to shorter shelf

life.

• The whole freezer compartment is

suitable for storage of frozen food

products.

• Leave enough space around the food

to allow air to circulate freely.

• For adequate storage refer to food

packaging label to see the shelf life of

food.

• It is important to wrap the food in

such a way that prevents water,

humidity or condensation from

getting inside.

6.4 

Shopping tips

After grocery shopping:
• Ensure that the packaging is not

damaged - the food could be

deteriorated. If the package is swollen

or wet, it might have not been stored

in the optimal conditions and

defrosting may have already started.

• To limit the defrosting process buy

frozen goods at the end of your

grocery shopping and transport them

in a thermal and insulated cool bag.

• Place the frozen foods immediately in

the freezer after coming back from

the shop.

• If food has defrosted even partially,

do not re-freeze it. Consume it as

soon as possible.

• Respect the expiry date and the

storage information on the package.

6.5 

Shelf life

Type of food

Shelf life (months)

Bread

3

Fruits (except citrus)

6 - 12

Vegetables

8 - 10

Leftovers without meat

1 - 2

Dairy food:

Butter
Soft cheese (e.g. mozzarella)
Hard cheese (e.g. parmesan, cheddar)

6 - 9
3 - 4
6

Seafood:

Fatty fish (e.g. salmon, mackerel)
Lean fish (e.g. cod, flounder)
Shrimps
Shucked clams and mussels
Cooked fish

2 - 3
4 - 6
12
3 - 4
1 - 2

Meat:

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