Note
The manufacturer recommends:
u Stock with food: Wait for around 6 hours until the set
temperature is reached.
u Store frozen foods at -18 °C or colder.*
u Observe the notes on storing food. (see 5.1 Information
regarding storage)
4.2 Inserting the components
u Insert the supplied components to make the most of your
appliance.
5 Storage
5.1 Information regarding storage
WARNING
Risk of fire
u Do not use any electrical appliances in the food area of
the appliance unless recommended by the manufacturer.
Note
The energy consumption increases and the cooling power
goes down if ventilation is not sufficient.
u Always keep air slots clear.
Observe the following specifications for storage:
Keep the air vents on the fan free.
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In the freezer compartment: Package food properly.*
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Package or cover foods that readily take on or give off
odours or taste in closed containers.
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Package raw meat or fish in clean, closed containers.
This will prevent meat or fish from touching or dripping
onto other food.
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Keep liquids in closed containers.
Leave space between goods to ensure good air circula‐
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tion.
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Store food according to the instructions on the pack‐
aging.
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Always observe the best-before date indicated on the
packaging.
Note
Failure to follow these guidelines can lead to foodstuffs
spoiling.
5.2 Fridge compartment
The air circulation in the appliance creates different temper‐
ature zones. You will find the different temperature zones in
the appliance and equipment overview. (see 1.2 Overview of
the appliance and equipment)
5.2.1 Arranging your food properly
u Upper area and door: Store butter, cheese, tinned food
and tubes.
u Coldest temperature zone: Store perishable foods such
as pre-cooked meals.
5.3 ColdFresh
ColdFresh will extend the storage time for some fresh foods
compared to traditional refrigeration.
* Depending on model and options
Note
If the temperature drops below 0 °C foods may freeze.
u Store cold-sensitive produce such as cucumbers, auber‐
gines, courgettes and tropical fruit in the fridge compart‐
ment.
5.3.1 ColdFresh with humidity control
This safe creates a storage climate of close to 0 °C. The
tight lid ensures constant levels of humidity. This storage
climate is suitable for storing unpackaged food with high
intrinsic moisture (for example, lettuce, vegetables, fruit).
The humidity in the compartment depends on the moisture
content of the chilled goods placed in it, and also depends
on how often the compartment is opened. You can regulate
the humidity level. (see 8.9 Adjusting the humidity levels)
Arranging your food properly
u Store unpackaged fruit and vegetables.
If the humidity is too high:
u Regulate the humidity. (see 8.9 Adjusting the humidity
levels)
5.3.2 ColdFresh without humidity control
This safe creates a storage climate of close to 0 °C. This
storage climate is suitable for more sensitive foods (e.g.
dairy products, meat, fish, sausage).
Arranging your food properly
u Store dry or packaged food.
5.4 ****-freezer compartment*
Here, a dry, frosty storage climate is created at -18 °C. The
frosty storage climate is suitable for storing frozen food for
several months, for making ice cubes or freezing fresh food.
The air temperature in the freezer compartment, measured
with a thermometer or other measuring device, may fluc‐
tuate. Temperature fluctuations are greater in a half-full
or empty freezer and it is possible to attain temperatures
warmer than -18 °C.
5.4.1 Freezing food
The maximum amount of fresh food that you can
freeze within 24 hours is specified on the type plate
(see 10.5 Model plate) under "Freezing capacity ... kg/24h".
To ensure that food quickly freezes through, adhere to the
following quantities per package:
Fruit and vegetables up to 1 kg
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Meat up to 2.5 kg
Arranging your food properly
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to broken glass!
Bottles and cans containing drinks may burst when being
frozen. This applies particularly to sparkling drinks.
u Do not freeze bottles and cans containing drinks!
u For maximum freezing performance: Remove glass plate
before freezing.*
u Place packaged food in the freezer compartment in such
a way that it is in contact with the bottom or sides.
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