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TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
A coin has to be used to turn the temperature control
knob. This makes it more difficult to inadvertently adjust
the temperature (child protection).
Position "off" means: device switched off
Position "1" means: warmest internal temperature
Position "4" means: coldest internal temperature
Recommended position: "2 " or "3"
Turn the temperature control knob to position "2" or
"3" using a coin.
The internal temperature will be affected by the
following:
- ambient temperature
- quantity of food stored;
- frequent or prolonged opening of the lid.
Therefore regularly monitor that the optimal storage
temperature of -18 °C or colder is maintained, either
using the thermometer or the digital temperature
display depending on which model you have.
If necessary, adjust the temperature setting, until the
thermometer or the digital temperature display
shows -18 °C or colder.
From a food safety point of view, -18 °C is
considered a sufficiently cold storage temperature.
FREEZING
Tip: To freeze fresh foods use the small
freezing compartment on the right of the
dividing partition (also see section on
"Interior accessories( dividing partition").
This enables you to separate already frozen
foods from fresh foods. Always make sure
already frozen goods cannot defrost by
coming into contact with fresh products. If
the freezing compartment is too small you can freeze part
of the products in the large storage section on the left of
the dividing partition.
AAtttteennttiioonn!!
Before freezing food the temperature in the freezer
must be -18 °C or colder.
Please observe indicated freezing capacity on the
rating plate. The freezing capacity represents the
maximum amount of fresh goods that can be frozen
within 24 hours. If you freeze goods on several days,
one after the other, freeze amounts equal to 2/3 to 3/4
of the capacity indicated on the rating plate.
Thawed foods which have not been processed
further (cooked into meals) must not under any
circumstances be frozen a second time.
In order to utilize the maximum freezing capacity,
keep pressing the SUPER FROST button for 2
seconds 24 hours before the freezing, in the case
of smaller quantity, 4-6 hours before the freezing.
At this point, the yellow warning light lights up, the
"SP" sign will appear on the display.
The FROSTMATIC button need not be pressed
for freezing of small quantities of up to 3 kg.
All foods must be packed air tight prior to
freezing, so that they do not dry out or lose their
flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of
other frozen goods occurs.
CCaauuttiioonn!!Do not touch the frozen foods with wet hands.
Hands can freeze to the goods.
Place the packed food products into the freezer.
Ensure they come into contact with the side walls.
Unfrozen goods may not come into contact with
already frozen goods, otherwise the frozen goods
may start to thaw.
If more products are to be frozen, keep fast freeze
FROSTMATIC function switched on, if not switch
it off about 24 hours after placing the food in the
freezer. For smaller quantities, it can be switched
off sooner. To do this, press the FROSTMATIC
button again. The yellow FROSTMATIC display
goes out.
If you do not switch off the "SUPER FROST"
mode by pressing the "SUPER FROST" button,
the device will automatically switch back to
normal operation after 48 hours (the yellow
warning lamp goes out, the temperature of the
inner space will appear on the display instead of
the "SP" sign). After this, the device will cool the
inside compartment according to the value
specified by the temperature controller.
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The following are suited for the packaging of frozen
goods:
- freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;
- special cans for frozen goods;
- extra-thick aluminium foil
The following are suitable for closing bags and foil:
plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape.
Before closing press out the air from the bags and
foil, as air make the frozen products dry out more
easily and wastes space.
Make flat packages, because these freeze more
quickly.
Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the brim with
liquid or paste-like goods, because liquids expand
during freezing.
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Batch plans for the determination of freezing
performance or warm-up time can be requested
directly from the manufacturer.
