Bosch B09IB80NSP Instructions for Use - Page 12

en-us Super cooling Super cooling cools the refrigerator section as cold as possible for approx. 15 hours. Then the appliance automatically switches to the temperature set prior to super cooling mode. Switch on super cooling mode, e.g. ■ before placing large quantities of food in the refrigerator section. ■ for the fast cooling of drinks. Note: When super cooling is switched on, increased operating noises may occur. Switching on and off Press super button refrigerator section 9. The button is lit when super cooling is switched on. Freezer compartment Using the freezer compartment ■ To store deep-frozen food. ■ To make ice cubes. ■ To freeze food. Note: Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly. If the door is open, the frozen food will thaw. The freezer compartment will become covered in thick ice. Also: waste of energy due to high power consumption! Freezing and storing food Purchasing frozen food ■ The packaging must not be damaged. ■ Pay attention to the expiration date. ■ Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be 0 °F (-18 °C) or lower. ■ If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly into the freezer compartment. When loading products ■ Preferably freeze large quantities of food in the top compartment, where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently. ■ Place the food over the whole area of the compartments or the frozen food containers. Note: Food which is already frozen must not come into contact with the food which is to be frozen. If required, move the frozen food to the frozen food container. 12 Storing frozen food Insert frozen food container all the way to ensure unrestricted air circulation. Freezing fresh food Freeze only fresh and undamaged food. To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavor and color, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. Eggplants, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching. Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in bookstores. Note: Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen. ■ The following foods are suitable for freezing: Baked goods, 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: Vegetables that 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, crème fraîche and mayonnaise. Packing frozen food To prevent food from losing its flavor or drying out, place in airtight containers. 1. Place food in packaging. 2. Remove air. 3. Seal the wrapping. 4. Label packaging with contents and date of freezing. Suitable packaging: Cling wrap, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminum foil, freezer containers. These products are available from specialist outlets. Unsuitable packaging: Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin liners and used shopping bags. Items suitable for sealing packaged food: Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold-resistant adhesive tape, etc. Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene can be sealed with a film heat sealer. Shelf life of frozen food Shelf life depends on the type of food. At a temperature of 0 °F (-18 °C): ■ Fish, sausage, ready meals, cakes and pastries: up to 6 months ■ Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months ■ Vegetables, fruit: up to 12 months