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4.
Label the packaging with the con-
tents and the date of freezing.
Shelf life of frozen food at −18 °C
Food
Storage time
Fish, sausages, prepared
meals and baked goods
up to 6 months
Poultry, meat
up to 8 months
Vegetables, fruit
up to 12 months
The imprinted freezer calendar indic-
ates the maximum storage duration
in months at a constant temperature
of –18 °C.
Defrosting methods for frozen food
CAUTION
Risk of harm to health!
During the thawing process, bacteria
may multiply and spoil the frozen
food.
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Do not refreeze food after it has
been defrosted or started to de-
frost.
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Refreeze food only after cooking.
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These items should no longer be
stored for the maximum storage
period.
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Defrost animal-based food, such
as fish, meat, cheese, quark, in the
refrigerator compartment.
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Defrost bread at room temperat-
ure.
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Prepare food for immediate con-
sumption in the microwave, in the
oven or on the hob.
Defrosting
Defrosting in the freezer
compartment
The freezer compartment does not
defrost automatically. A layer of hoar-
frost in the freezer compartment im-
pairs refrigeration of the frozen food
and increases power consumption.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
Regularly defrost the freezer com-
partment.
1.
Switch on Super freezing approx.
four hours before defrosting.
→
"Switching on Super freezing",
This means that the food reaches
very low temperatures and it can
be stored for longer at room tem-
perature.
2.
Remove the frozen food container
with the frozen food and temporar-
ily place it in a cool location. Place
ice packs (if available) on the
frozen food.
3.
4.
Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
5.
To accelerate the defrosting pro-
cess, place a pan of hot water on
a trivet in the freezer compartment.
6.
Wipe up the condensation water
with a soft cloth or sponge.
7.
Rub the freezer compartment dry
with a soft, dry cloth.
8.
Electrically connect the appliance.
9.
10.
Reinsert the frozen food containers
with the frozen food.
Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working effi-
ciently for a long time, it is important
to clean and maintain it carefully.
Customer Service must clean inac-
cessible points. Cleaning by cus-
tomer service can give rise to costs.
