Thawing frozen food
The thawing method must be adjusted
to the food and application in order to
retain the best possible product quality.
Thawing methods:
in the refrigerator compartment
■
(especially suitable for animal-based
foods such as fish, meat, cheese,
quark)
at room temperature (bread)
■
in the microwave (food for
■
immediate consumption or
immediate preparation)
in the oven/cooker (food for
■
immediate consumption or
immediate preparation)
Caution!
Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food.
You can only refreeze the food when it
has been used for a ready-to-eat meal
(boiled or fried).
The frozen food can no longer be stored
for the maximum duration.
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Defrosting
Freezer compartment
D e f r o s t i n g
The fully automatic NoFrost system
ensures that the freezer compartment
remains free of ice. Defrosting is no
longer required.
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Cleaning
Caution!
C l e a n i n g
Avoid damaging the appliance and the
fittings.
Do not use abrasive, chloride or
■
acidic cleaning agents or solvents.
Do not use scouring or abrasive
■
sponges.
The metallic surfaces may corrode.
Never clean the shelves
■
or containers in the dishwasher.
The parts may become deformed.
Proceed as follows:
Switch off the appliance.
1.
Pull out the mains plug or switch off
2.
the fuse.
Take out the food and store in a cool
3.
location.
If present: place ice pack
on the food.
If present: wait until the layer of frost
4.
has thawed.
Clean the appliance with a soft cloth,
5.
lukewarm water and a little
pH-neutral washing-up liquid.
Caution!
The rinsing water must not run into
the light or through the drainage
hole into the evaporation area.
Wipe door seal with clear water and
6.
dry thoroughly with a cloth.
Reconnect and switch on appliance
7.
and put in food.
Cleaning the equipment
To clean, take the variable parts out of
the appliance.
~ "Interior fittings" on page 26
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