Freezing and storing food
Before placing food in the freezer section
^When freezing more than 2 kg of fresh food, switch on the Super freeze function for some time before placing the food in the freezer (see "Super freeze").
This also helps to prevent food that is already in the freezer from starting to defrost.
Placing food in the freezer
Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer.
Large quantities can be placed directly on the glass cold plate to freeze the food quickly. To do this first take out one or more of the freezer drawers.
Each drawer and the glass cold plate can take a maximum of 25 kg.
^Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers or on the glass cold plate in the freezer so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible.
^Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen.
When freezing, make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost.
Freezing large items
If you wish to freeze large items such as a turkey or game, the glass cold plate between the drawers can be removed. To do this:
^Remove the freezer drawers and carefully lift and slide out the glass cold plate.
Freezer calendar
The freezer calendar on the freezer drawer gives the length of time in months which various foods can be stored for effectively.
Where the storage time given on the packaging differs, follow the advice on the packaging.
Cakes, ice cream, stews
Fish, mushrooms, bread
Beef, fruit, vegetables
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