Siemens KI38CA50 - Manual (Page 28)

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Fast freeze
Several hours before placing fresh food in
the freezer compartment, switch on fast
freeze".
4-6 hours is usually adequate. If the max.
freezing capacity is used, 24 hours are
required. Smaller quantities of food can
be frozen without Fast freeze". To switch
on "Fast freeze", simply press the Fast
freeze" button Fig. 2/2.
Fast freeze" switches off automatically
after 2½ days at the latest.
Freezing food
Freeze fresh, undamaged food only.
To prevent food from losing its flavour
or drying out, place in airtight containers.
How to wrap 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,
cold-resistant adhesive tape or similar.
Bags and polyethylene blown film can be
sealed with a film sealer.
Freezing capacity
Information about the max. freezing
capacity within 24 hours can be found
on the rating plate.
Note:
If fresh food is being frozen, the
refrigerating unit operates automatically
until the food has frozen solid. As a result
the temperature in the refrigerator
compartment may drop. If required,
increase the temperature.
Storage duration
of the frozen food
Depends on the type of food.
At a mean temperature:
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
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