Freezer compartment
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Freezer compartment
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T he freezer compartment is suitable for:
F r e e z e r c o m p a r t m e n t
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storing frozen food
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making ice cubes
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freezing food
The temperature can be set from –16 °C ... –24 °C.
The freezer compartment can be used to store
perishable foods long-term almost without any
noticeable reduction in quality, as the low temperatures
considerably slow down or stop deterioration.
Appearance, flavour and all valuable ingredients are
largely retained.
Long-term storage of food should be at –18 °C or lower.
The time between putting fresh food in the freezer
compartment and it freezing solid depends on the
following factors:
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set temperature
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type of food
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amount of food in the freezer compartment
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quantity and type of storage
Freezing small amounts of food
Freezing food:
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in the freezer tray positioned at the rear on the
large freezer container or in the flat freezer
"Getting to know your appliance"
container ~
on page 30
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starting from the outer right
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over a wide area
Food will freeze most quickly this way.
Maximum freezing capacity
The maximum freezing capacity indicates the quantity of
food that can be frozen solid within 24 hours.
Information on the maximum freezing capacity can be
found on the rating plate.
"Getting to know your appliance" on page 30
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To use the maximum freezing capacity, switch on fast
freezing 24 hours before placing the fresh food in the
freezer compartment.
"Fast freezing" on page 34
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40
Prerequisites for max. freezing capacity
1
Approx. 24 hours before inserting fresh produce:
switch on fast freezing.
2
Take the container out of the freezer compartment
and stack the food directly on the shelves and on
the floor of the freezer compartment.
3
First fill the upper compartment with food. This is
where the food will freeze most quickly.
4
If the top compartment is inadequate, store the
remaining quantity in the compartment underneath
starting at the front right side.
5
Freeze fresh food as close as possible to the side
panels.
Fully utilising the freezer volume
To place the maximum quantity of frozen food in the
freezer compartment:
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remove all fittings.
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Store food directly on the shelves and on the floor
of the freezer compartment.
Purchasing frozen food
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Check the packaging is not damaged.
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Check there is a sell-by date.
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The temperature in the supermarket freezer must be
-18 °C or lower.
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Do not interrupt the freezing chain. If possible,
transport frozen food in a cool bag and place in the
freezer compartment quickly.
Note when loading products
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Freeze large quantities of food in the top
compartment.
This is where the food will freeze especially quickly
and gently.
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Distribute food in the compartments or frozen food
containers.
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Do not bring food which is to be frozen into contact
with frozen food.
If required, restack frozen food in the frozen food
containers.
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Important for unrestricted air circulation in the
appliance:
push in frozen food container all the way.