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Freezer compartment en
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Packing frozen food
If you select suitable packaging ma-
terial the correct type of packaging,
you can determine the product qual-
ity and prevent freezer burn.
1. Place the food in the packaging.
Suitable packaging:
– Plastic film made of polyethyl-
ene
– Tubular film made of polyethyl-
ene
– Freezer bags made from poly-
ethylene
– Freezer containers
Unsuitable packaging:
– Wrapping paper
– Greaseproof paper
– Cellophane
– Aluminium foil
– Rubbish bags and used shop-
ping bags
2. Squeeze out the air.
3. Pack food airtight to prevent it
from losing flavour and drying out.
Suitable seals:
– Rubber bands
– Plastic clips
– Cold-resistant adhesive tape
4. Label the packaging with the con-
tents and the date of freezing.
Shelf life of frozen food at
−18°C
Observe the storage times when you
freeze food.
Food Storage time
Fish, sausages, ready
meals and baked goods
Up to 6months
Poultry, meat Up to 8months
Vegetables, fruit Up to 12months
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.
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Do not refreeze food after it has
been defrosted or started to de-
frost.
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Refreeze food only after cooking.
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The frozen items should no longer
be stored for the maximum stor-
age period.
Defrosting
method
Food
Refrigerator com-
partment
Animal-based food such
as fish, meat, cheese,
quark
Room temperature Bread
Microwave Food for immediate con-
sumption or immediate
preparation
Oven or cooker Food for immediate con-
sumption or immediate
preparation
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