SuperFrost, notes on freezing and storage
SuperFrost
Fig. A1/2. Fresh food should be frozen to the core as rapidly as possible. Frozen food can also be given a cold boost. This is provided by the SuperFrost facility and en- sures that the nutritional value, appearance and flavour of the food remain intact.
WThe maximum amount of food which can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the type plate ("Freezing capacity
... kg/24h"). This amount varies according to the model and climate rating.
Freezing with SuperFrost
WPress the SuperFrost button 2 briefly until it lights up; the lowest set temperature on the temperature display will also light up.
The freezer temperature will decrease and the appliance will switch to the lowest temperature.
WFor small amounts of frozen food, it is normally suffi- cient to switch on SuperFrost 6 hours beforehand. For the maximum amount (see freezing capacity on the type plate) you will need to switch it on 24 hours beforehand.
WThen place the fresh food inside the freezer, preferably in the top drawers.
If freezing the maximum quantity of food, do not use the drawers; instead, place the wrapped food directly on the cooling plates. Once the food is frozen you can load it into the drawers.
-The SuperFrost function switches off automatically after about 65 hours. The freezing process is now finished; the SuperFrost button has gone out, the set tempera- ture is displayed again and the appliance has switched back to
You should not switch on the SuperFrost function:
-when placing frozen food in the freezer;
-when freezing up to approx. 2 kg fresh food daily.
WDo not freeze bottles and cans which contain carbonated drinks as they might burst. Drinks can be cooled down quickly, but take the bottles out of the freezer compart- ment after an hour at the most.
WStorage: Each drawer and cooling plate can take up to 25 kg frozen food.
WIf you want to use the maximum net capacity, you can re- move the drawers and store items directly on the shelves.
-Always leave the bottom drawer in the appliance. W Removing drawers: Pull forward
until the drawer stops and lift out.
-If you have removed the drawers, do not cover the fan slits at the back, otherwise the freezer will not work properly.
WAlways store identical food items to- gether to avoid the door being open for unnecessarily long periods and to save energy.
WDo not exceed storage times given.
WThawing: Only take out as much food as is immediately
required for thawing. Cook food which has been thawed as quickly as possible.
Frozen food can be thawed in the following ways:
-in a conventional or fan oven
-in a microwave oven
-at room temperature
-in the refrigerator: the cold given off by the frozen food is used for cooling the other food.
-Flat portions of meat or fish can be cooked when partially thawed.
-Vegetables can be cooked from frozen (in half the normal time).
Notes on freezing and storage
WItems suitable for freezing: meat, game, poultry, fresh fish, vegetables, fruit, dairy products, bread, baked goods,
Not suitable: lettuce, radishes, grapes, whole apples and pears, fatty meat.
WPack frozen food in standard freezer bags or reusable plastic, metal or aluminium containers.
WDo not allow fresh food which is to be frozen to come into contact with food already frozen. Always keep packs dry in order to avoid them sticking together.
WAlways write the date and contents on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage time for the food. This prevents any risk of quality impairment.
WPack food which you are freezing yourself in quantities appropriate to your household. To ensure that the food freezes right through quickly, the following quantities should not be exceeded per package:
-fruit, vegetables: up to 1 kg;
-meat: up to 2.5 kg.
WBlanch vegetables after washing and cutting them. (Add to boiling water for
WDo not salt or season fresh food or blanched vegetables before freezing. Only lightly salt and season other food. Some spices can alter their flavour intensity.
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