Freezer Calendar; Defrosting Methods For Frozen Food; Defrosting; Defrosting In The Freezer Com- Partment - Bosch GUD Série Notice D'utilisation

Freezer calendar

The imprinted freezer calendar indic-
ates the maximum storage duration
in months at a constant temperature
of –18 °C.
Defrosting methods for frozen
food
To retain the best-possible product
quality, the defrosting method must
be adjusted to the food and applica-
tion.
CAUTION
Risk of harm to health!
During the thawing process, bacteria
may develop and spoil the frozen
food.
Do not refreeze food after it has
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been defrosted or started to de-
frost.
Refreeze food only after cooking.
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The frozen items should no longer
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be stored for the maximum stor-
age period.

Defrosting

method
Refrigerator com-
partment
Room temperature Bread
Microwave
Oven or cooker
Food
Animal-based food such
as fish, meat, cheese,
quark
Food for immediate con-
sumption or immediate
preparation
Food for immediate con-
sumption or immediate
preparation
Defrosting
Defrosting
Observe the information when you
want to defrost your appliance.
Defrosting in the freezer com-
partment
As the frozen food must not start
thawing, the freezer compartment
does not defrost automatically. A
layer of hoarfrost in the freezer com-
partment impairs refrigeration of the
frozen food and increases power
consumption.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
Regularly defrost the freezer com-
partment.
Switch on the Super function ap-
1.
prox. four hours before defrosting.
→ "Switching on Super function",
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This means that the food reaches
very low temperatures and it can
be stored for longer at room tem-
perature.
Remove the frozen food container
2.
with the frozen food and temporar-
ily place it in a cool location. Place
ice packs (if available) on the
frozen food.
Switch off the appliance.
3.
→ Page 37
Disconnect the appliance from the
4.
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
To accelerate the defrosting pro-
5.
cess, place a pan of hot water on
a trivet in the freezer compartment.
Wipe up the condensation water
6.
with a soft cloth or sponge.
Rub the freezer compartment dry
7.
with a soft, dry cloth.
Defrosting en
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