Defrosting en Food Storage time Vegetables, fruit up to 12 months ons. The back panel in the refriger- ator compartment defrosts automatic- ally. Condensation runs through the con- densation channel into the drainage hole to the evaporation pan and does not have to be wiped away. To ensure that the condensation can drain and odours do not form, ob- serve the following information: → "Cleaning the condensation chan- nel and drainage hole", Page 23 . The imprinted freezer calendar indic- ates the maximum storage duration in months at a constant temperature of –18 °C. 11.6 Defrosting methods for frozen food CAUTION Risk of harm to health!
During the thawing process, bacteria may multiply and spoil the frozen food. ▶ Do not refreeze food after it has 12.2 Defrosting in the freezer compartment The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. A layer of hoar- frost in the freezer compartment im- pairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption. been defrosted or started to de- frost. ▶ Refreeze food only after cooking. ▶ These items should no longer be Defrosting the freezer compartment Regularly defrost the freezer com- partment. 1. Switch on Super freezing approx. stored for the maximum storage period. Ў Defrost animal-based food, such as fish, meat, cheese, quark, in the refrigerator compartment.
Ў Defrost bread at room temperat- four hours before defrosting. → "Switching on manual Super freezing", Page 17 This means that the food reaches very low temperatures and it can be stored for longer at room tem- perature. 2. Remove the frozen food container ure. Ў Prepare food for immediate con- sumption in the microwave, in the oven or on the hob. Defrosting 12 Defrosting with the frozen food and temporar- ily place it in a cool location. Place ice packs (if available) on the frozen food. 3. Switch off the appliance.
Defrosting 12.1 Defrosting in the refri- When the appliance is operating, condensation droplets or frost form on the rear panel of the refrigerator compartment due to functional reas- gerator compartment → Page 16 4. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. 21