Alarms and other features, Suitable storage periods

Practical advice on freezing

When freezing products, use the top shelf, and if necessary the shelf beneth that.

Place the foods directly on the freezer shelves.

Spread out the products as much as possible to allow air to circulate between them.

Do not place food products which are to be frozen directly against other frozen food. The heat from the unfrozen food may cause the frozen food to thaw on the surface.

Once frozen, re-arrange the products and put them as close as possible to each other.

The food will then stay cold longer in the event of a power failure.

Do not freeze too much food at the same time. The freezing capacity of the unit is indicated in the specifications section.

Alarms and other features

Temperature alarm

A red warning lamp lights if it gets warmer than -12°C. Find out what caused the alarm and correct the situation. The lamp goes out when it becomes colder than -13°C.

Suitable storage periods

Food purchased in frozen condition: Follow the advice on the maximum storage period indicated on the packaging.

Food frozen at home:

Fatty and salty food should not be kept frozen for more than three months. Cooked food and low-fat food may be kept up to about six months. Lean food and berries can be kept for approximately one year.

Temperature inside the freezer

To ensure that foodstuff will keep for a long time, be sure that the temperature inside the freezer is -18°C or below. Please note, however, that the energy consumption increases as the temperature decreases.

Thawing

It is best to use a fridge to thaw food. Place the foodstuff on a plate with a raised edge to prevent liquids from running out. To quickly thaw food, put it in room temperature or in cold water. When using a microwave oven to thaw foodstuffs, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

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