Freezer compartment
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Cool-fresh container
The storage climate in the cool-fresh container offers
ideal conditions for the storage of fish, meat and
sausage.
Storage times at 0 °C
The storage times are dependent on the original quality.
Fresh fish, seafood:
Poultry, meat (boiled/fried):
Beef, pork, lamb, sausage products (cold
meat):
Smoked fish, broccoli:
Salad greens, fennel, apricots, plums:
Soft cheese, yoghurt, quark, buttermilk,
cauliflower:
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 in the freezer compartment depends
on the temperature in the refrigerator compartment.
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.
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
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Freezer compartment door
Note the following points:
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up to 3 days
up to 5 days
up to 7 days
up to 14 days
up to 21 days
up to 30 days
Maximum freezing capacity
The maximum freezing capacity indicates the quantity of
food that can be frozen right through to the centre
within 24 hours.
Information about the maximum freezing capacity can be
found on the rating plate.
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Prerequisites for max. freezing capacity
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Purchasing frozen food
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The position of the handle indicates whether or not
the freezer compartment is correctly closed.
The freezer compartment door engages audibly
when closing.
When the freezer compartment door is open, the
frozen food stored there will thaw. The freezer
compartment will become covered in thick ice.
"Getting to know your appliance" on page 28
Approx. 8 hours before inserting fresh produce:
switch on Fast function.
"Fast function" on page 32
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Freeze fresh food as close as possible to the side
panels.
Check the packaging is not damaged.
Check there is a sell-by date.
The temperature in the supermarket freezer must be
-18 °C or lower.
Do not interrupt the freezing chain. If possible,
transport frozen food in a cool bag and place in the
freezer compartment quickly.