Freezing and storing food
10 - 12 months:
Beef, fruit, vegetables
Defrosting frozen foods
Frozen food can be defrosted in various ways:
–in the microwave,
–in a regular oven, using the "fan" or "defrost" setting,
–at room temperature,
–in the refrigerator (as it thaws, the frozen food will help cool the other food in the refrigerator),
–in a steam oven.
Flat pieces of partially thawed meat or fish can be placed directly into a hot skillet.
Fruit can be thawed at room temperature, either in the packaging or in a covered bowl.
Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen. You can place them directly in simmering water or hot oil. Because of changes in the cell structure, the cooking time is slightly shorter than for fresh vegetables.
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Cooling drinks quickly
To cool drinks quickly, place them in the refrigerator section, and switch on the Super Cool function. However, if you choose to place bottles in the freezer, make sure that they are not left in for more than one hour, as they could burst.
Using the cool pack
The cool pack prevents the temperature in the freezer from rising too quickly in the event of a power outage.
Place the cool pack in the upper drawer, directly on top of the food. The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approximately 24 hours.
If there is a power outage, place the cool pack directly on top of the frozen food in the upper drawer to keep the food cold for as long as possible.
When placing fresh food in the freezer, use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the already frozen food so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw.
The cool pack can also be used to keep food or drinks cool for a short period of time in a cooler box or bag.
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