a particular location in your appliance. This will prevent any contamination, a loss
of water and a mingling of odours.
Let warm or hot food cool down to room temperature before you put it into your
appliance. Otherwise the energy consumption will increase and encrusted ice will
be generated.
If you buy frozen food, the packaging must not be damaged and the product
must be properly stored (sales container -18
Put the frozen food you want to defrost into the cooling-compartment of you
appliance.
How to defrost frozen food depends on your kitchen-equipment and the
purpose, you want to use the frozen food for.
room temperature
in the cooling-compartment of your appliance
in an electrical oven8
in a microwave9
Try opening the door as little as possible, especially when the weather is warm
and humid. If you open the door, close it as fast as possible.
Permanently check, that the appliance is well-ventilated. The appliance has to be
well-ventilated from all sides.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains if you do not operate it.
Always keep the door seals clean and in a proper condition.
Defrost the appliance periodically as encrusted ice will decrease the power and
increase the energy consumption of the appliance.
4.6.1 Meaning of the *-labelling of freezers
2-stars (**) and 3-stars (***) freezers are suitable for storing frozen food (pre-frozen) and ice or
for making ice and ice cubes.
(*), 2- (**), and 3-stars (***) freezers are not suitable for freezing fresh food.
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Regard the corresponding functions of your oven.
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Regard the corresponding functions of your microwave.
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