Bosch B36IT71SNS Instructions for Use - Page 17

Freezing and storing Store the frozen produce d CAUTION d Do not refreeze frozen food which is thawing or which has thawed. Boil or fry the food before refreezing it. No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period. When purchasing deepĆfrozen food, comply with the following: - Check whether the packaging is damaged. - Check the sellĆby date. - The temperature of the supermarket freezer must be lower than 0 °F (ć18 °C). If not, the storage life of the food is reduced. - Purchase deepĆfrozen food last. Wrap in newspaper or place in a cold bag and take home. - At home immediately place deepĆfrozen food in the freezer compartment. Use the deepĆfrozen food before the sellĆby date runs out. Freezing food yourself Freeze fresh, undamaged food only. To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers. Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible. How to wrap food correctly q Place the food in the wrapping. q Press out all the air. q Seal the wrapping. q 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, coldĆresistant adhesive tape or similar. i Bags and polyethylene blown film can be sealed with a film sealer. Thawing the frozen food Depending on the type and purpose of the food, thaw: - at room temperature - in the refrigerator - in an electric oven, with/without hot air fan - in the microwave oven Foods Butter Storage Time 6 to 9 months Milk, Cream Cream cheese Cottage cheese Hard cheese Not recommended 4 to 6 months Eggs fresh, in shell Do not freeze! Raw yolks and whites Mayonnaise 9 to 12 months Do not freeze! Summer sausage opened 1 to 2 months unopened 1 to 2 months Bacon Luncheon meat VacuumĆpacked diners, unopened Corned Beef 1 month 1 to 2 month 3 to 4 months 1 month (drained) Beef, Veal, Lamb, Pork fresh cooked 4 to 12 months 2 to 3 month Poultry fresh cooked 9 to 12 months 4 to 6 month Vegetables Asparagus Broccoli, green peas, lima beans, cauliflower Carrots, beets and turnips, lettuce Onions, peppers 8 to 10 months Fruits Apples Apricots, berries, cherries 8 months (cooked) 6 months Grapes 1 month (whole) Pineapples, cut 6 to 12 months Source: United States Department of Agriculture, FSIS 17