Thermador T36FT820NS Instructions for Use - Page 19

¡ Observe the best-before date or expiration date specified by the manufacturer. ¡ Store food well wrapped or covered. ¡ Allow hot food and drinks to cool down first before plac- ing in the appliance. 11.2 Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones. Coldest zone The coldest zone is in the pull-out container. Tip: Store highly perishable food such as fish, sausages and meat in the cool-fresh compartment. → "Cool-fresh compartment", Page 19 Warmest zone The warmest zone is at the very top of the door. Tip: Store groceries that do not spoil easily in the warmest zone, e.g. hard cheese and butter. Cheese can then continue to release its flavor and the butter will still be easy to spread. Cool-fresh compartment 12 Cool-fresh compartment Cool-fresh compartment In the cool-fresh compartment, you can keep fresh food fresh three times longer than in the refrigerator compartment. The temperature can be set from 29 °F (−2 °C) to 40 °F (4 °C) using pre-defined storage settings. Storing food in the fresh compartment retains the quality of the food better. The low temperature and the optimum moisture provide ideal storage conditions for fresh food. 12.1 Storage recommendations for the cool-fresh compartment You can find out here which cool-fresh compartment storage setting you can use. Storage setting Food Meat, fish and seafood Fruit, mixed load with fruit and vegetables, sausage, cheese and dairy products Vegetables Beverages Snacks and other items Tip: Fruit, vegetables, drinks and snacks may freeze be- low 32 °F (0 °C). Only use the storage setting for meat and fish. 12.2 Storage times in the cool-fresh compartment at 32 °F (0 °C) The storage times are dependent on the original quality of your food. Food Fresh fish, seafood Storage time up to 3 days Cool-fresh compartment en-us Food Poultry, meat (boiled/fried) Beef, pork, lamb, sausage (cold meat) Smoked fish, broccoli Salad greens, fennel, apricots, plums Soft cheese, yogurt, buttermilk, cauliflower Storage time up to 5 days up to 7 days up to 14 days up to 21 days up to 30 days Freezer compartment 13 Freezer compartment Freezer compartment You can store frozen food, freeze food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment. The temperature can be set from 6 °F (−14 °C) to −7 °F (−22 °C). Long-term storage of food should be at 0 °F (−18 °C) or lower. The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable food long-term. The low temperatures slow down or stop the spoilage. 13.1 Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment ¡ To quickly and gently freeze larger quantities of fresh food, place this in the top frozen food container. ¡ Do not bring food which is to be frozen into contact with frozen food. 13.2 Tips for freezing fresh food ¡ Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. ¡ Freeze food in portions. ¡ Cooked food is more suitable than food that can be eaten raw. ¡ Vegetables: Wash, chop up and blanch before freezing. ¡ Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel, possibly add sugar or ascorbic acid solution. ¡ Food that is suitable for freezing includes baked items, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, eggs without shells, cheese, butter and curd cheese, prepared meals and leftovers. ¡ Food that is unsuitable for freezing includes lettuce, radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, raw apples and pears, yogurt, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise. Packing frozen food If you select suitable packaging material and the correct type of packaging, you can determine the product quality and prevent freezer burn. 1. Place the food in the packaging. 2. Squeeze out the air. 3. Pack food airtight to prevent it from losing flavor or drying out. 4. Label the packaging with the contents and the date of freezing. 13.3 Shelf life of frozen food at 0 °F (−18 °C) Food Fish, sausages, prepared meals and baked goods Storage time up to 6 months 19