Blomberg BRFB1812SSL User manual

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BRFB1812SSL
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Refrigerator
User Manual
Réfrigérateur
Manuel d'utilisation
Refrigerador
Manual del usuario

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Please read this manual first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants and
checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will provide you
an effective service.
For this, we recommend you to carefully read the entire manual of your product
before using it and keep it at hand for future references.
This manual
• Will help you use your appliance in a fast and safe way.
• Read the manual before installing and operating your product.
• Follow the instructions, especially those for safety.
• Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later.
• Besides, read also the other documents provided with your product.
Please note that this manual may be valid for other models as well.
Symbols and their descriptions
This instruction manual contains the following symbols:
CImportant information or useful tips.
AWarning against dangerous conditions for life and property.
BWarning against electric voltage.

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CONTENTS
1 Refrigerator 3
2 Important Safety
Warnings 5
Intended use .....................................5
For products with a water dispenser;. 7
Child safety........................................7
Compliance with WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product: .......7
Compliance with RoHS Directive: .....8
Package information..........................8
HCA Warning ....................................8
Things to be done for energy saving..9
Recommendations for the fresh food
compartment.....................................9
3 Installation 10
Points to be considered when re-
transporting your refrigerator ...........10
Before operating your refrigerator ....10
Electric connection ..........................10
Disposing of the packaging .............11
Disposing of your old refrigerator .....11
Placing and Installation ....................11
Adjusting the legs ............................11
Changing the illumination lamp .......11
Changing the door opening direction11
4 Preparation 12
5 Using your refrigerator 15
Indicator panel.................................15
5 Using your refrigerator 17
Indicator panel.................................17
Door Open Warning.........................19
Freezing fresh food ..........................19
Recommendations for preservation of
frozen food ...................................... 20
Placing the food ..............................20
Egg section .....................................21
Blue light .........................................21
Ice Machine ....................................21
Description and cleaning of odor
filter ................................................22
6 Maintenance and
cleaning 23
Protection of plastic surfaces ..........23
7.
Troubleshooting 24

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C Figures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not
correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in the
product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.
1Refrigerator
1. Egg holder
2. Fridge compartment shelf
3. Bottle shelf
4. Freezer compartment drawers
5. Ice container
6. Ice machine
7. Drawer
8. Crisper
9. Adjustable glass shelves
10. Bottle holder
11. Illumination lens
12. Fan
13. Fridge compartment
14. Freezer compartment
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C Figures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not
correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in the
product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.
1. Egg holder
2. Fridge compartment shelf
3. Bottle shelf
4. Freezer compartment drawers
5. Ice container
6. Ice machine
7. Drawer
8. Crisper
9. Adjustable glass shelves
10. Bottle holder
11. Illumination lens
12. Fan
13. Fridge compartment
14. Freezer compartment
*OPTIONAL
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2Important Safety Warnings
Please review the following
information. Failure to observe this
information may cause injuries or
material damage. Otherwise, all
warranty and reliability commitments
will become invalid.
The usage life of the unit you
purchased is 10 years. This is the
period for keeping the spare parts
required for the unit to operate as
described.
Intended use
– WARNING: Keep ventilation openings,
in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
– WARNING: Do not use mechanical
devices or other means to accelerate
the defrosting
process, other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
– WARNING: Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
NOTE : This warning is only applicable to
appliances with refrigerating circuits
which are accessible to the
user.
– WARNING: Do not use electrical
appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications
such as
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments;
– farm houses and by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential type
environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments;
– catering and similar non-retail
applications.
General safety
• When you want to dispose/scrap
the product, we recommend you
to consult the authorized service in
order to learn the required information
and authorized bodies.
• Consult your authorized service for
all your questions and problems
related to the refrigerator. Do not
intervene or let someone intervene to
the refrigerator without notifying the
authorised services.
• For products with a freezer
compartment; Do not eat cone ice
cream and ice cubes immediately
after you take them out of the freezer
compartment! (This may cause
frostbite in your mouth.)
• For products with a freezer
compartment; Do not put bottled and
canned liquid beverages in the freezer
compartment. Otherwise, these may
burst.
• Do not touch frozen food by hand;
they may stick to your hand.
• Unplug your refrigerator before
cleaning or defrosting.
• Vapor and vaporized cleaning
materials should never be used in
cleaning and defrosting processes of
your refrigerator. In such cases, the
vapor may get in contact with the
electrical parts and cause short circuit
or electric shock.
• Never use the parts on your
refrigerator such as the door as a
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• Do not use electrical devices inside
the refrigerator.
• Do not damage the parts, where
the refrigerant is circulating, with
drilling or cutting tools. The refrigerant
that might blow out when the gas
channels of the evaporator, pipe
extensions or surface coatings are
punctured causes skin irritations and
eye injuries.
• Do not cover or block the ventilation
holes on your refrigerator with any
material.
• Electrical devices must be repaired
by only authorised persons. Repairs
performed by incompetent persons
create a risk for the user.
• In case of any failure or during
a maintenance or repair work,
disconnect your refrigerator’s mains
supply by either turning off the
relevant fuse or unplugging your
appliance.
• Do not pull by the cable when pulling
off the plug.
• Place the beverage with higher proofs
tightly closed and vertically.
• Never store spray cans containing
flammable and explosive substances
in the refrigerator.
• Do not use mechanical devices
or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
• This product is not intended to be
used by persons with physical,
sensory or mental disorders or
unlearned or inexperienced people
(including children) unless they are
attended by a person who will be
responsible for their safety or who will
instruct them accordingly for use of
the product
• Do not operate a damaged
refrigerator. Consult with the service
agent if you have any concerns.
• Electrical safety of your refrigerator
shall be guaranteed only if the earth
system in your house complies with
standards.
• Exposing the product to rain, snow,
sun and wind is dangerous with
respect to electrical safety.
• Contact authorized service when
there is a power cable damage to
avoid danger.
• Never plug the refrigerator into
the wall outlet during installation.
Otherwise, risk of death or serious
injury may arise.
• This refrigerator is intended for only
storing food items. It must not be
used for any other purpose.
• Label of technical specifications is
located on the left wall inside the
refrigerator.
• Never connect your refrigerator to
electricity-saving systems; they may
damage the refrigerator.
• If there is a blue light on the
refrigerator, do not look at the blue
light with optical tools.
• For manually controlled refrigerators,
wait for at least 5 minutes to start the
refrigerator after power failure.
• This operation manual should be
handed in to the new owner of the
product when it is given to others.
• Avoid causing damage on power
cable when transporting the
refrigerator. Bending cable may cause
fire. Never place heavy objects on
power cable. Do not touch the plug
with wet hands when plugging the
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• Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall
outlet is loose.
• Water should not be sprayed directly
on inner or outer parts of the product
for safety purposes.
• Do not spray substances containing
inflammable gases such as propane
gas near the refrigerator to avoid fire
and explosion risk.
• Never place containers filled with
water on top of the refrigerator,
otherwise this may cause electric
shock or fire.
• Do not overload your refrigerator
with excessive amounts of food. If
overloaded, the food items may fall
down and hurt you and damage
refrigerator when you open the door.
Never place objects on top of the
refrigerator; otherwise, these objects
may fall down when you open or
close the refrigerator's door.
• As they require a precise
temperature, vaccines, heat-sensitive
medicine and scientific materials
and etc. should not be kept in the
refrigerator.
• If not to be used for a long time,
refrigerator should be unplugged. A
possible problem in power cable may
cause fire.
• Refrigerator may move if adjustable
legs are not properly secured on the
floor. Properly securing adjustable
legs on the floor can prevent the
refrigerator to move.
• When carrying the refrigerator, do not
hold it from door handle. Otherwise, it
may be snapped.
• When you have to place your product
next to another refrigerator or freezer,
the distance between devices should
be at least 8cm. Otherwise, adjacent
side walls may be humidified.
For products with a water
dispenser;
• Pressure for cold water inlet shall
be maximum 90 psi (620 kPa). If
your water pressure exceeds 80 psi
(550 kPa), use a pressure limiting
valve in your mains system. If you
do not know how to check your
water pressure, ask for the help of a
professional plumber.
• Use only potable water.
Child safety
• If the door has a lock, the key should
be kept away from reach of children.
• Children must be supervised to
prevent them from tampering with the
product.
Compliance with WEEE
Directive and Disposing of
the Waste Product:
This product complies with EU WEEE
Directive (2012/19/EU). This
product bears a
classification symbol for
waste electrical and
electronic equipment
(WEEE).This product has
been manufactured with
high quality parts and materials which
can be reused and are suitable for
recycling. Do not dispose of the waste
product with normal domestic and
other wastes at the end of its service
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electronic equipment. Please consult
your local authorities to learn about
these collection centers.
Compliance with RoHS
Directive:
The product you have purchased
complies with EU RoHS Directive
(2011/65/EU). It does not contain
harmful and prohibited materials
specified in the Directive.
Package information
Packaging materials of the product
are manufactured from recyclable
materials in accordance with our
National Environment Regulations. Do
not dispose of the packaging materials
together with the domestic or other
wastes. Take them to the packaging
material collection points designated
by the local authorities.
ADANGER: Risk of child entrapment.
Before you throw away your old
refrigerator or freezer:
• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
HCA Warning
If your product's cooling system
contains R600a:
This gas is flammable. Therefore, pay
attention to not damaging the cooling
system and piping during usage and
transportation. In the event of damage,
keep your product away from potential
fire sources that can cause the
product catch a fire and ventilate the
room in which the unit is placed.
ADANGER – Risk Of Fire or
Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant
Used. Do Not Use Mechanical Devices
To Defrost Refrigerator. Do Not
Puncture Refrigerant Tubing”.
ADANGER – Risk Of Fire Or
Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant
Used. To Be Repaired Only By Trained
Service Personnel. Do Not Puncture
Refrigerant Tubing”.
ACAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or
Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant
Used. Consult Repair Manual/Owner’s
Guide Before Attempting To Service
This Product. All Safety Precautions
Must be Followed.
ACAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or
Explosion. Dispose Of Properlty In
Accordance With Federal Or Local
Regulations. Flammable Refrigerant
Used.
ACAUTION– Risk Of Fire Or
Explosion Due To Puncture Of
Refrigerant Tubing; Follow Handling
Instructions Carefully. Flammable
Refrigerant Used”.
Ignore this warning if your
product's cooling system contains
R134a.
Type of gas used in the product is
stated in the type plate which is on the
left wall inside the refrigerator.
Never throw the product in fire for
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Things to be done for energy
saving
• Do not leave the doors of your
refrigerator open for a long time.
• Do not put hot food or drinks in your
refrigerator.
• Do not overload your refrigerator so
that the air circulation inside of it is
not prevented.
• Do not install your refrigerator
under direct sunlight or near heat
emitting appliances such as ovens,
dishwashers or radiators.
• Pay attention to keep your food in
closed containers.
• For products with a freezer
compartment; You can store
maximum amount of food items in
the freezer when you remove the
shelf or drawer of the freezer. Energy
consumption value stated for your
refrigerator has been determined
by removing freezer shelf or drawer
and under maximum load. There
is no harm to use a shelf or drawer
according to the shapes and size of
food to be frozen.
• Thawing frozen food in fridge
compartment will both provide
energy saving and preserve the food
quality.
Recommendations for the
fresh food compartment
*May not be available in all models
Do not allow the food to touch the
temperature sensor in fresh food
compartment. To allow the fresh food
compartment keep its ideal storage
temperature, sensor must not be
hindered by food.
Do not place hot foods in the product.

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3Installation
BPlease remember that the
manufacturer shall not be held liable if
the information given in the instruction
manual is not observed.
Points to be considered
when re-transporting your
refrigerator
1. Your refrigerator must be
emptied and cleaned prior to any
transportation.
2. Shelves, accessories, crisper and etc.
in your refrigerator must be fastened
securely by adhesive tape against any
jolt before repackaging.
3. Packaging must be tied with thick
tapes and strong ropes and the
rules of transportation printed on the
package must be followed.
Please do not forget…
Every recycled material is an
indispensable source for the nature
and for our national resources.
If you wish to contribute to recycling
the packaging materials, you can
get further information from the
environmental bodies or local
authorities.
Before operating your
refrigerator
Before starting to use your refrigerator
check the following:
1. Is the interior of the refrigerator dry
and can the air circulate freely in the
rear of it?
2. Please keep 50 mm distance
between the backside of the
refrigerator and the wall”
3. Clean the interior of the refrigerator as
recommended in the “Maintenance
and cleaning” section.
4. Plug the refrigerator into the wall
outlet. When the fridge door is open,
the fridge compartment interior light
will come on.
5. You will hear a noise as the
compressor starts up. The liquid and
gases sealed within the refrigeration
system may also give rise to noise,
even if the compressor is not running
and this is quite normal.
6. Front edges of the refrigerator may
feel warm. This is normal. These
areas are designed to be warm to
avoid condensation.
Electric connection
Connect your product to a grounded
socket which is being protected by a
fuse with the appropriate capacity.
Important:
• The connection must be in
compliance with national regulations.
• The power cable plug must be easily
accessible after installation.
• The specified voltage must be equal
to your mains voltage.
• Extension cables and multiway plugs
must not be used for connection.
B A damaged power cable must be
replaced by a qualified electrician.
BProduct must not be operated before
it is repaired! There is danger of
electric shock!

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Disposing of the packaging
The packing materials may be
dangerous for children. Keep the
packing materials out of the reach
of children or dispose of them by
classifying them in accordance with
the waste instructions stated by your
local authorities. Do not dispose of
them along with the normal household
waste.
The packing of your refrigerator is
produced from recyclable materials.
Disposing of your old
refrigerator
Dispose of your old refrigerator without
giving any harm to the environment.
• You may consult your authorized
dealer or waste collection center of
your municipality about the disposal
of your refrigerator.
Before disposing of your refrigerator,
cut out the electric plug and, if there
are any locks on the door, make them
inoperable in order to protect children
against any danger.
Placing and Installation
AIf the entrance door of the room
where the refrigerator will be installed is
not wide enough for the refrigerator to
pass through, then call the authorized
service to have them remove the
doors of your refrigerator and pass it
sideways through the door.
1. Install your refrigerator to a place that
allows ease of use.
2. Keep your refrigerator away from heat
sources, humid places and direct
sunlight.
3. There must be appropriate air
ventilation around your refrigerator
in order to achieve an efficient
operation. If the refrigerator is to be
placed in a recess in the wall, there
must be at least 50 mm distance
with the ceiling and at least 50 mm
with the wall. If the floor is covered
with a carpet, your product must be
elevated 25 mm from the floor.
4. Place your refrigerator on an even
floor surface to prevent jolts.
Adjusting the legs
If your refrigerator is unbalanced;
You can balance your refrigerator
by turning its front legs as illustrated
in the figure. The corner where the
leg exists is lowered when you turn
in the direction of black arrow and
raised when you turn in the opposite
direction. Taking help from someone to
slightly lift the refrigerator will facilitate
this process.
Changing the illumination
lamp
To change the Bulb/LED used for
illumination of your refrigerator, call
your Authorized Service.
Changing the door opening
direction
A This product's doors could not be
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4Preparation
CYour refrigerator should be installed
at least 300 mm away from heat
sources such as hobs, ovens, central
heater and stoves and at least 50
mm away from electrical ovens and
should not be located under direct
sunlight.
CThe ambient temperature of the room
where you install your refrigerator
should at least be 10°C. Operating
your refrigerator under cooler
conditions is not recommended with
regard to its efficiency.
CPlease make sure that the interior
of your refrigerator is cleaned
thoroughly.
CIf two refrigerators are to be installed
side by side, there should be at least
20 mm distance between them.
CWhen you operate your refrigerator
for the first time, please observe the
following instructions during the initial
six hours.
- The door should not be opened
frequently.
- It must be operated empty without
any food in it.
- Do not unplug your refrigerator. If
a power failure occurs out of your
control, please see the warnings in
the “Recommended solutions for the
problems” section.
COriginal packaging and foam
materials should be kept for future
transportations or moving.

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77 cm
25
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65 cm
172 cm
67
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74 cm
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5Using your refrigerator
Indicator panel
Indicator panels may vary according to the product model.
Audio – visual functions on the indicator panel helps you in using your product.
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1. Fridge Compartment Indicator
2. Error status indicator
3. Temperature indicator
4. Vacation function button
5. Temperature setting button
6. Compartment selection button
7. Freezer compartment indicator
8. Economy mode indicator
9. Vacation function indicator
10.Automatic Ice Machine Off/On
indicator
*optional
C Figures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not
correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in the
product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.

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1. Fridge compartment indicator
Fridge compartment light is
illuminated while the fridge
compartment temperature is set.
2. Error status indicator
If your refrigerator does not perform
enough cooling or in case of a sensor
fault, this indicator is activated. When
this indicator is activated, “E” is
displayed on the freezer compartment
temperature indicator, and numbers
such as “1,2,3...” are displayed on
the fridge compartment temperature
indicator. These numbers on the
indicator inform service personnel
about the error.
3. Temperature indicator
Indicates freezer, fridge compartment
temperature.
4. Vacation function button
Press on Vacation Button for 3
seconds to activate this function.
When the vacation function is
activated, “- -” is displayed on the
fridge compartment temperature
indicator and no active cooling is
performed on the fridge compartment.
It is not suitable to keep the food in the
fridge compartment when this function
is activated. Other compartments shall
be continued to be cooled as per their
set temperature.
To cancel this function press
Vacation button again.
5. Temperature setting button
Changes the temperature of the
relevant compartment between
-24°C... -18°C and 8°C...1°C.
6. Compartment selection button
Selection button: Press compartment
selection button to switch between
fridge and freezer compartments.
7. Freezer compartment indicator
Fridge compartment light is illuminated
while the freezer compartment
temperature is set.
8. Economy mode indicator
Indicates that the refrigerator operates
in energy saving mode. This display
shall be activated if the freezer
compartment temperature is set to
-18°C.
9. Vacation function indicator
Indicates that vacation is activated.
10. Automatic Ice Machine Off/On
indicator
This symbol appears on the display
when Ice Off function is activated.

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Indicator panel
Indicator panels may vary according to the product model.
Audio – visual functions on the indicator panel helps you in using your product.
5Using your refrigerator
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1. Fridge Compartment
Indicator
2. Error status indicator
3. Temperature indicator
4. Vacation function button
5. Temperature setting button
6. Compartment selection
button
7. Freezer compartment
indicator
8. Economy mode indicator
9. Vacation function indicator
*optional
C Figures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not
correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in the
product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.

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1. Fridge compartment indicator
Fridge compartment light is
illuminated while the fridge
compartment temperature is set.
2. Error status indicator
If your refrigerator does not perform
enough cooling or in case of a sensor
fault, this indicator is activated. When
this indicator is activated, “E” is
displayed on the freezer compartment
temperature indicator, and numbers
such as “1,2,3...” are displayed on
the fridge compartment temperature
indicator. These numbers on the
indicator inform service personnel
about the error.
3. Temperature indicator
Indicates freezer, fridge compartment
temperature.
4. Vacation function button
Press on Vacation Button for 3
seconds to activate this function.
When the vacation function is
activated, “- -” is displayed on the
fridge compartment temperature
indicator and no active cooling is
performed on the fridge compartment.
It is not suitable to keep the food in the
fridge compartment when this function
is activated. Other compartments shall
be continued to be cooled as per their
set temperature.
To cancel this function press
Vacation button again.
5. Temperature setting button
Changes the temperature of the
relevant compartment between
-24°C... -18°C and 8°C...1°C.
6. Compartment selection button
Selection button: Press compartment
selection button to switch between
fridge and freezer compartments.
7. Freezer compartment indicator
Fridge compartment light is illuminated
while the freezer compartment
temperature is set.
8. Economy mode indicator
Indicates that the refrigerator operates
in energy saving mode. This display
shall be activated if the freezer
compartment temperature is set to
-18°C.
9. Vacation function indicator
Indicates that vacation is activated.

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Freezer
Compartment
Adjustment
Fridge
Compartment
Adjustment
Explanations
5°F/-15°C 40ºF/4°C. This is the normal recommended setting.
-18°C/0°F or-5°F
-21°C
40°F/4°C. These settings are recommended when
the ambient temperature exceeds
86°F/4°C.
Quick Freeze 40°F/4°C. Use when you wish to freeze your food in a
short time. Your refrigerator will return to its
previous mode when the process is over.
-15°C/5°F or colder 37°F/2°C. If you think that your fridge compartment
is not cold enough because of the hot
conditions or frequent opening and closing
of the door.
-15°C/5°F or colder Quick Freeze You can use it when your fridge
compartment is overloaded or if you
wish to cool down your food rapidly. It
is recommended that you activate quick
fridge function 4-8 hours before placing
the food.
Freezing fresh food
• It must be preferred to wrap or cover
the food before placing them in the
refrigerator.
• Hot food must cool down to the
room temperature before putting
them in the refrigerator.
• The foodstuff that you want to freeze
must be fresh and in good quality.
• Foodstuff must be divided into
portions according to the family’s
daily or meal based consumption
needs.
Recommended Using Temparature: FF: 4°C /40 °F Frz : -15°C/5 °F
Door Open Warning
*May not be available in all models
An audio warning signal will be given
when the door of your product is
left open for at least 1 minute. This
warning will be muted when the door
is closed or any of the display buttons
(if any) are pressed.
• The foodstuff must be packaged in
an airtight manner to prevent them
from drying even if they are going to
be kept for a short time.
• Materials to be used for packaging
must be tear-proof and resistant to
cold, humidity, odor, oils and acids
and they must also be airtight.
Moreover, they must be well closed
and they must be made from easy-
to-use materials that are suitable for
deep freeze usage.