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possible and should not be frozen again, except
• Two-star
frozen-food compartments are suit-
they have been processed to a ready meal.
able for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making
ice-cream and making ice-cubes.
• Do not eat food that is still frozen. Do not eat ice
cream directly from the freezer. The cold can
• One-
, two-
or three-star
compart-
cause injuries in the oral cavity.
ments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh
food.
• Touching metal parts inside the unit can cause
• If the appliance is out of use for long period, fol-
symptoms like burns if the skin is very sensitive.
low the instructions under "Switching off".
• Never touch frozen food with moist or wet hands.
Packing frozen food
Freezing
Always select packaging suitable for the food and
• CAUTION, refer to the enclosed product data
pack it properly.
sheet for the maximum amount of food in kg that
can be frozen in 24 hours. If the quantity is great-
• Freeze in portions. Suitable for packaging are e.g.
er, the quality of the freezing and the already fro-
plastic films, polyethylene tubular films, aluminum
zen food will be affected.
foil, freezer cans.
• Fresh food should be frozen as fast as possible to
• The packaging must be impermeable to air and
the core. During freezing operation, the tempera-
moisture.
ture of fresh food should be lowered as fast as
- Press the air out of the package.
possible to keep formation of ice crystals as little
- Seal the package tightly with e.g. rubber rings,
as possible and not to damage the food structure.
plastic clips, twine or cold-resistant adhesive
• Keep a space between the individual items, so
tapes.
that the cold air can circulate.
• Label the package with contents and freezing
date.
Storing frozen food
• Packed frozen merchandise should be stored in
Storage times
accordance with the manufacturer’s data. Make
The indicated storage times are guide values for the
sure the food items do not defrost after purchase
storage duration of various food groups in the freez-
and to store them as fast as possible in the freez-
er.
er.
Food group
Storage time
• It is possible to store food for longer periods of
Ice cream
2 to 6 months
time. The period might vary, so observe the stor-
Sausage, ham
1 to 3 months
age information on the packaging of the mer-
Bread, bakery products
2 to 6 months
chandise.
Game, pork
1 to 12 months
Fish, fat
1 to 2 months
General safety precautions
• Do not store bottles or cans. These can break
Fish, lean
1 to 5 months
when the contents freeze – or even explode if
Cheese
2 to 4 months
they contain carbonated drinks.
Poultry, beef
2 to 10 months
• Once products have been defrosted halfway or
Vegetables, fruit
6 to 18 months
completely, they should be consumed as soon as
Herbs
6 to 10 months
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