Tips: � The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods: � freezer bags and polyethylene wraps; � special containers for frozen goods; � extra�thick aluminium foil. � The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrap: plastic clips, rubber bands or tape. � Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing; air makes it easier for the frozen food to dry out. � Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly. � Do not fill containers for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or paste�like goods, because liquids expand during freezing.
Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar
� The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods. � The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pretreating before freezing. The lower value applies to foods with high fat content.
Preparation of Ice Cubes Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer
compartment and leave to freeze. To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it under running water for a few seconds. Important! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects. Use the ice scraper supplied.
