Miele KFN 8995 SD ED-1 Freezing large items, Freezer calendar, Marker system for frozen food

Freezing and storing food

Freezing large items

To freeze a large item such as a turkey or joint of meat, the glass cold plates between the freezer drawers can be removed. To do this:

^Remove the freezer drawers, and carefully slide out the glass cold plate you wish to remove.

Freezer calendar

The freezer calendar on the freezer drawer shows the length of time for which various foods can be stored.

In cases where the storage time indicated on the food packaging differs, follow the advice on the packaging.

Marker system for frozen food

Markers serve as a reminder of how long food has been stored.

Each freezer drawer has two slide markers with dials. The months are represented on the dials as 1 – 12.

^Slide the markers onto the guide runners on the edge of the drawers.

Use the markers to indicate the type of food being frozen, and turn the dials to the appropriate number to indicate the month the food was first placed in the freezer.

Defrosting

Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways:

–in a microwave oven,

–in an oven - using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting,

–at room temperature,

–in a refrigerator,

–in a steam oven.

Poultry It is especially important to observe proper hygiene when defrosting poultry. Never save the liquid from defrosted poultry. Drain it away and promptly wash the container, the sink and your hands. Danger of salmonella poisoning.

Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packaging, or in a covered bowl.

Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen. Simply place directly into boiling water or hot oil. The cooking time is slightly less than for fresh vegetables.

Never re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible, because it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Do not refreeze defrosted food until after it has been cooked.

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