en Defrosting 11.5 Shelf life of frozen food at −18 °C Defrosting 12 Defrosting Food Storage time Fish, sausages, pre- pared meals and baked goods Defrosting up to 6 months 12.1 Defrosting in the refri- gerator compartment When the appliance is operating, condensation droplets or frost form on the rear panel of the refrigerator compartment due to functional reas- ons. The back panel in the refriger- ator compartment defrosts automatic- ally. Poultry, meat up to 8 months Vegetables, fruit up to 12 months 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 been defrosted or started to de- frost. ▶ Refreeze food only after cooking. ▶ These items should no longer be 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 channel and drainage hole → Page 20 . 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- ure.
Ў Prepare food for immediate con- sumption in the microwave, in the oven, or on the hob. 18