HELPFUL HINTS
SSTTOORRAAGGEEfood several days in a row, the maximum freezing
capacity stated per day is reduced by about one-third.
Frozen food can be stored anywhere inside the freezer, but
should be kept at least 5 mm below the top edge.As far as possible, keep the lid closed during freezing. If
you know nothing about home freezing, we recommend
Never exceed the maximum storage time for purchasedthat you purchase a book containing advice and
frozen food.guidelines.
When you buy frozen food, make sure that it has been
stored at the correct temperature. Do not buy productsDDEEFFRROOSSTTIINNGG
which have wet or damaged packaging.
Place purchased products in your freezer as quickly asIn general food should not be defrosted at room
temperature, since this increases the risk of bacteria
possible. We recommend using an insulated bag to bringgrowth. It is best to defrost large portions of meat or
such products home with you.poultry in the refrigerator, and this also applies to food
Never place bottles, warm objects, or fizzy drinks in thewhich is to be consumed as it is (e.g. fruit, butter and
freezer.
sliced meat).
Small portions of food can be cooked straight from the
FFRREEEEZZIINNGGfreezer. A good number of ready-to-cook dishes can also
Only use fresh food of the best quality. Cool hot dishes tobe cooked without defrosting. Always observe the
room temperature as quickly as possible before placinginstructions on product packaging.
them in the freezer.Bread tastes good when defrosted in a moderate oven.
Wrap food carefully in freezer foil, or use the special freezerMicrowave ovens can be used for the rapid defrosting of
boxes or bags which are on the market. Divide food intomost frozen foods. Observe the instructions for use of
small portions before freezing - this ensures that freezing isthe microwave oven concerned.
more rapid, and means that you only need to defrost the
amount needed for immediate consumption.AACCCCEESSSSOORRIIEESS
Remember that defrosted food must not be re-frozen.Spare baskets can be obtained from your local Service
However, dishes which have been made using defrostedCentre.
food may be frozen.
The illustrations on this page show how many baskets
Mark the freezer packaging with the date of freezing. Wecan be placed in the various freezer models.
recommend keeping a record of the contents of your
freezer.Measure the length of your freezer and find the
appropriate illustration. The number above each
If freezing is too slow, the quality of the food being frozenillustration indicates its length in millimetres.
deteriorates. Consequently, do not freeze larger amounts
than stated in the freezer?s data plate. If you wish to freeze
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