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During initial operation, turn the temperature control to the highest setting first, until the appliance has
reached the desired operating temperature. Afterwards it is recommended to turn the control back to a
medium setting; correcting the temperature at a later point would then be easier.
Note:
In generally a medium power level works best for an optimized food storage. A high power level also increases
the energy consumption.
Storing food
Note: Recommendation!
To guarantee that the temperature is low enough, you should pre-cool the appliance a few times before initial
loading foods.
Caution: Always pay attention to the storage instructions on the sales packaging.
The 4-star freezer allows you to store frozen food at a temperature of ≤ -18°C for several months; to produce
ice cubes and to freeze fresh food.
To avoid contamination of food, respect the following instructions:
Opening the lid for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments
of the appliance.
Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems (see
“Cleaning and Maintenance”).
Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the appliance, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.
If the appliance is out of use for long period, follow the instructions under "Switching off".
Storage space
If necessary, the freezing basket can be removed to optimize the storage space.
Freezing
Fresh food should be frozen as fast as possible to the core. During freezing operation, the temperature
of fresh food should be lowered as fast as possible to keep formation of ice crystals as little as possible
and not to damage the food structure.
If possible, keep a space between the individual items, so that the cold air can circulate.
The following foods are suitable for freezing: Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry,
vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese and butter, ready meals and
leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts.
The following foods are not suitable for freezing: Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw,
such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs,
yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
Storing frozen food
Packed frozen merchandise should be stored in a 4-star-freezer compartment in accordance with the
manufacturer’s data. Make sure the food items do not defrost after purchase and to store them as fast
as possible in the freezer.
It is possible to store food for longer periods of time, up to three months. This period might vary, so
observe the storage information on the packaging of the merchandise.
Make sure that the temperature in the freezer does not rise above -18°C. For this, the unit should be
defrosted regularly. A thick frozen layer deteriorates the cooling and increases the power consumption.
