Shelf Life Of Frozen Food At −18 °C; Defrosting Methods For Frozen Food; Defrosting; Defrosting In The Freezer Compartment - Siemens KG N Series User Manual

12.5 Shelf life of frozen food
at −18 °C
Food
Fish, sausages, pre-
pared meals and
baked goods
Poultry, meat
Vegetables, fruit
The imprinted freezer calendar indic-
ates the maximum storage duration
in months at a constant temperature
of –18 °C.
12.6 Defrosting methods for
frozen food
CAUTION
Risk of harm to health!
During the thawing process, bacteria
may multiply and spoil the frozen
food.
Do not refreeze food after it has
▶
been defrosted or started to de-
frost.
Refreeze food only after cooking.
▶
These items should no longer be
▶
stored for the maximum storage
period.
¡ Defrost animal-based food, such
as fish, meat, cheese, quark, in the
refrigerator compartment.
¡ Defrost bread at room temperat-
ure.
¡ Prepare food for immediate con-
sumption in the microwave, in the
oven or on the hob.
Storage time
up to
6 months
up to
8 months
up to
12 months

Defrosting

13 Defrosting
Defrosting
13.1 Defrosting in the freezer
compartment
The fully automatic NoFrost system
ensures that the freezer compartment
remains frost-free. Defrosting is not
required.

Cleaning and servicing

14 Cleaning and servi-
cing
To keep your appliance working effi-
Cleaning and servicing
ciently for a long time, it is important
to clean and maintain it carefully.
Customer Service must clean inac-
cessible points. Cleaning by cus-
tomer service can give rise to costs.
14.1 Preparing the appliance
for cleaning
Switch off the appliance.
1.
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Disconnect the appliance from the
2.
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
Take out all of the food and store it
3.
in a cool place.
Place ice packs (if available) onto
the food.
Remove all fittings and accessor-
4.
ies from the appliance.
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Remove the shelf above the fruit
5.
and vegetable container.
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