Siemens KA62NV40 - Manual (Page 25)

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Freezer compartĆ
ment
The freezer compartment temperature
can be set from -14 °C to -24 °C.
We recommend a setting of -18 °C.
Use the freezer compartment:
- For storing deepĆfrozen food.
- To freeze food.
- To make ice cubes.
Note
Ensure that the freezer compartment
door is always closed. If the door is
open, the frozen food will thaw.
The freezer compartment will become
covered in thick ice. Also: Energy will
be lost due to high power
consumption.
When the freezer compartment door is
closed, a low pressure occurs, causing
a sucking noise. Wait two to three
minutes until the low pressure has
adjusted itself.
Usable capacity
Information on the usable capacity can
be found inside your appliance on the
rating plate (see diagram at chapter
Customer service").
Features of the freeĆ
zer compartment
(not all models)
Freezer calendar
The figures next to the symbols indicate
the permitted storage period of the proĆ
duce in months. When purchasing froĆ
zen produce, observe the date of maĆ
nufacture or sellĆby date.
Freezing food
Freeze fresh, undamaged food only.
Keep food which is to be frozen away
from food which is already frozen. To
prevent food from losing its flavour or
drying out, place in airtight containers.
Freezing capacity
Information about the max. freezing caĆ
pacity within 24 hours can be found on
the rating plate (see chapter Customer
service").
Packing food correctly:
1. Place the food in the wrapping.
2. Press out all the air.
3. Seal the wrapping.
4. Label the wrapping with the
contents and date.
The following products are not
suitable for wrapping food:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper,
cellophane, refuse bags and used
shopping bags.
The following products are suitable
for wrapping food:
Plastic film, polyethylene blown film,
aluminium foil and freezer tins.
These products can be purchased
from your dealer.
The following products are suitable
for sealing the wrapped food:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string,
coldĆresistant adhesive tape or similar.
Bags and polyethylene blown film can
be sealed with a film sealer.
Shelf life of frozen food
Storage duration depends on the type
of food. At a temperature setting of
-18 °C:
S Fish, sausage, ready meals and
cakes and pastries:
up to 6 months
S Cheese, poultry and meat:
up to 8 months
S Vegetables and fruit:
up to 12 months
Purchasing and
storing deepĆfrozen
food
When purchasing frozen food, observe
the following:
S Check that the packaging is not
damaged.
S Check the sellĆby date.
S The temperature of the supermarket
freezer should be -18 °C or lower.
If not, the shelf life of the frozen food
is reduced.
S Purchase deepĆfrozen food last.
Wrap food in newspaper or place in
a cool bag and take home.
S At home immediately place
deepĆfrozen food in the freezer
compartment. Consume the frozen
food before the useĆby date expires.
Thawing frozen food
Depending on the type and appliacation,
select one of the following options:
- At room temperature.
- In the refrigerator.
- In an electric oven, with/without fan
assisted hotĆair.
- In a microwave oven.
Note
Do not refreeze food which is beginnĆ
ing to thaw or which has already thawed.
The food cannot be refrozen until it has
been prepared (boiled or fried).
No longer store the frozen produce for
the max. storage period.
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