Bosch B22CS30SNS Instructions for Use - Page 16

Freezer calendar (not all models) 2 - 6 Months 4 - 8 Months 6 -12 Months The figures next to the symbols indicate the permitted storage period of the produce in months. When purchasing frozen produce, observe the date of manufacture or sell-by date. Freezing food Freeze fresh, undamaged food only. Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen. To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers. Freezing capacity Information about the max. freezing capacity within 24 hours can be found on the rating plate (diagram see "Service"). How to wrap food correctly: ˆ Place the food in the wrapping. ˆ Press out all the air. ˆ Seal the wrapping. ˆ Label the wrapping with the contents and date. The following products are not suitable for wrapping food: Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, refuse bags and used shopping bags. The following products are suitable for wrapping food: Plastic film, polyethylene blown film, aluminium foil and freezer tins. These products can be purchased from your dealer. The following products are suitable for sealing the wrapped food: Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold-resistant adhesive tape or similar. Bags and polyethylene blown film can be sealed with a film sealer. Storage duration of the frozen food Storage duration depends on the type of food. At a temperature setting of 0 °F (-18 °C): - Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes and pastries: up to 6 months - Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months - Vegetables and fruit:up to 12 months Purchasing and storing deepfrozen food When purchasing deep-frozen food, comply with the following: - Check that the packaging is not damaged. - Check the sell-by date. - The temperature of the supermarket freezer should be 0 °F (-18 °C) or lower. If not, the storage life of the food is reduced. - Purchase deep-frozen food last. Wrap in newspaper or place in a cold bag and take home. - At home immediately place deepfrozen food in the freezer compartment. Use the deepfrozen food before the sell-by date runs out. - Do not refreeze thawed food. Exception: If you use the food to make a ready meal (boiling or frying), you can refreeze this ready meal. Thawing frozen food m CAUTION m Do NOT refreeze food which is beginning to thaw or which has already thawed. Food cannot be refrozen until it has been prepared (boiled or fried). No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period. Depending on the type of food and intended use, frozen produce can be thawed as follows: - at room temperature, - in the refrigerator, - in an electric oven with/without hot-air fan, - in the microwave. 16