Using the freezer efficiently
Maximum freezing capacity
To ensure that food is frozen thoroughly, the maximum freezing capacity should not be exceeded. See the data plate:
"Freezing capacity.....lb/kg/24 hrs".
Freezing food
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible. This helps maintain the nutritional value, vitamin content, appearance and taste of the food.
Never refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible, it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Do not refreeze defrosted food unless it has been cooked.
Before placing food in the freezer
^When you are planning to freeze large amounts of food (more than 4 ½ lbs [2 kg]), turn on the Super function for the freezer ahead of time (see "Super").
This will provide the food already in the freezer with a protective boost of cold air.
Placing food in the freezer
Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer section.
Large quantities of food should be placed directly on the glass plates to freeze the food quickly. To do this, remove the two top freezer drawers. When taking these drawers out be sure not to block the ventilation slits in the back wall of the appliance. They are important for
The lowest freezer drawer should not be removed.
Each drawer and each glass plate can hold a maximum of 55 lbs (25 kg).
^Place the food flat in the bottom of the freezer drawers or on the glass plates, so that it will freeze through to the core as quickly as possible.
^When placing items in the freezer, make sure the packaging and containers are dry, to keep them from sticking together when frozen.
When freezing, make sure that already frozen food does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen, this could cause the frozen food to defrost.
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