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Freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is suitable for:
F r e e z e r c o m p a r t m e n
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storing frozen food
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making ice cubes
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freezing food
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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:
set temperature
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type of food
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amount of food in the freezer
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compartment
quantity and type of storage
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Freezer compartment door
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Note the following points:
The position of the handle indicates
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whether or not the freezer
compartment is correctly closed.
The freezer compartment door
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engages audibly when closing.
When the freezer compartment door
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is open, the frozen food stored there
will thaw. The freezer compartment
will become covered in thick ice.
Freezer compartment en
Maximum freezing capacity
The maximum freezing capacity
indicates the quantity of food that can
be frozen solid within 24 hours.
Information about the maximum freezing
capacity can be found on the rating
plate.
~ "Getting to know your appliance"
on page 27
Prerequisites for max. freezing
capacity
Before placing fresh produce in the
1.
freezer compartment: Switch on the
Super function.
Freeze fresh food as close as
2.
possible to the side panels.
Purchasing frozen food
Ensure the packaging is not
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damaged.
Do not exceed the minimum sell-by
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date.
The temperature in the supermarket
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freezer must be –18 °C or lower.
If possible, transport frozen food in a
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cool bag and place quickly in the
freezer compartment.
Note when loading products
Spread out the food over a wide
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area in the freezer compartment.
Do not bring food which is to be
■
frozen into contact with frozen food.
If necessary, re-stack frozen food in
the freezer compartment.
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