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Freezer
compartment
The freezer compartment tempera-
ture can be set from 7 °F (–14 °C)
to –15 °F (–26 °C).
We recommend a setting
of 0 °F (–18 °C).
Use the freezer compartment:
– For storing deep-frozen food.
– To freeze food.
– To make ice cubes.
Ensure that the freezer
compartment door is always
closed. If the door is open,
the frozen food will thaw.
The freezer compartment will
become covered in thick ice.
Also: Energy will be lost due to
high power consumption.
When the freezer compartment
door is closed, a low pressure
occurs, causing a sucking
noise. Wait two to three
minutes until the low pressure
has adjusted itself.
Features of the
freezer
compartment
(not all models)
Freezer calendar
The figures next to the symbols
indicate the permitted storage
period of the produce in months.
When purchasing frozen produce,
observe the date of manufacture or
sell-by date.
Ice block
If a power failure or malfunction
occurs, the ice blocks can be used
to slow down the thawing process.
The longest storage time is obtained
by placing the ice block directly on
the food in the top compartment.
The ice blocks can also be used to
cool food temporarily, e.g. in a cold
bag.
Freezing food
Freeze fresh, undamaged food only.
Keep food which is to be frozen
away from food which is already
frozen. To prevent food from losing
its flavour or drying out, place in
airtight containers.
Freezing capacity
Information about the max. freezing
capacity within 24 hours can be
found on the rating plate (see figure
on page 23).
How to wrap food correctly:
Place the food in the wrapping.
Press out all the air.
Seal the wrapping.
Label the wrapping with the
contents and date.
The following products are not
suitable for wrapping food:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof
paper, cellophane, refuse bags and
used shopping bags.
The following products are
suitable for wrapping food:
Plastic film, polyethylene blown film,
aluminium foil and freezer tins.
These products can be purchased
from your dealer.
The following products are
suitable for sealing the wrapped
food:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string,
cold-resistant adhesive tape or
similar.
Bags and polyethylene blown film
can be sealed with a film sealer.
Storage duration of the
frozen food
Storage duration depends on the
type of food. At a temperature
setting of 0 °F (–18 °C):
– Fish, sausage, ready
meals and cakes
and pastries:
up to 6 months
– Cheese, poultry
and meat:
up to 8 months
– Vegetables
and fruit:
up to 12 months
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WARNING
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Explosion Hazard
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
Failure to do so can result in
death, explosion or fire.
2 - 6 Month
s
4 -
8
Month
s
6 - 12 Month
s
