Defrosting
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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.
14 Defrosting
14.1 Defrosting in the refri-
gerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment in your
appliance defrosts automatically.
14.2 Defrosting in the cool-
fresh compartment
The cool-fresh compartment in your
appliance defrosts automatically.
14.3 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 the Fast function approx.
four hours before defrosting.
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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 and tem-
porarily place it in a cool location.
Wrap the frozen food with ice
packs, if available, in coverings or
newspaper.
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.
WARNING - Risk of burns!
Hot water, splashes of water and
steam can lead to burns.
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Always fill the pan for the defrost-
ing process with hot, but not boil-
ing, water.
To accelerate the defrosting pro-
cess, place a pan of hot, but not
boiling, 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.
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