Bosch B09IB91NSP Use and Care Manual - Page 18

en-us Cool-fresh compartment TCool-fresh compartment The Col-freshcompartment temperature in the cool-fresh compartment is kept at around 32°F (0°C). The low temperature and the optimum moisture provide ideal storage conditions for fresh food. With cool-fresh storage, you can keep fresh foodstuffs fresh for up to three times longer than in the refrigerator compartment - for even longer freshness and nutrient retention, and improved flavor. Vegetable container The vegetable container is the optimum storage location for fresh fruit and vegetables. You can adjust the humidity in the vegetable container via the division plate's humidity controller and a special seal. The humidity in the vegetable container can be set according to the type and quantity of products to be stored: ■ Mainly fruit as well as for a large load - set lower air humidity ■ Mainly vegetables as well as for a mixed or small load - set higher air humidity Notes ■ Fruit sensitive to cold (e.g. pineapple, banana, papaya and citrus fruit) and vegetables sensitive to cold (e.g. eggplant, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes) should be stored outside of the appliance at temperatures of approx. +46°F ... +54°F (+8°C ... +12°C) for optimum preservation of quality and aroma. ■ Condensation may form in the vegetable container depending on the type and quantity of products stored. Remove condensation with a dry cloth and adjust air humidity in the vegetable container with the humidity controller. Cool-fresh bin The storage climate in the cool-fresh container offers ideal conditions for the storage of fish, meat and sausage. Storage times at 32 °F (0 °C) Storage times are dependent on the original quality. Fresh fish, seafood: Poultry, meat (cooked/fried): Beef, pork, lamb, sausage (cold meat): Smoked fish, broccoli: Salad greens, fennel, apricots, plums: Soft cheese, yoghurt, curd, buttermilk, cauliflower: up to 3 days up to 5 days up to 7 days up to 14 days up to 21 days up to 30 days WFreezer compartment The Frezercompartment freezer compartment is suitable for: ■ storing frozen food ■ making ice cubes ■ freezing food The temperature can be set to anywhere between +5°F and -8°F (-15°C and -22°C). The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable foods long-term almost without any noticeable reduction in quality, as the low temperatures considerably slow down or stop deterioration. Appearance, flavor and all valuable ingredients are largely retained. Long-term storage of food should be at 0°F (-18°C) or lower. The time between putting fresh food in the freezer compartment and it freezing solid depends on the following factors: ■ temperature that has been set ■ type of food ■ amount of food in the freezer compartment ■ quantity and type of storage 18