BOMANN GB 7246 Instruction Manual page 19

medium setting; correcting the temperature at a later
point would then be easier.
NOTE:
In generally a low to medium power level works best
for an optimized food storage. A high power level
also increases the energy consumption.
Storing food
NOTE: Recommendation!
To guarantee that the temperature is low enough,
you should pre-cool the appliance a few times before
initial loading foods.
CAUTION:
Always pay attention to the storage instructions on
the sales packaging.
The 4-star freezer allows you to store frozen food at
a temperature of ≤ -18°C for several months; to pro-
duce ice cubes and to freeze fresh food.
To avoid contamination of food, respect the following
instructions:
• Opening the door for long periods can cause a
significant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact
with food and accessible drainage systems (see
"Cleaning and Maintenance").
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in
the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or
drip onto other food.
• If the appliance is out of use for long period, fol-
low the instructions under "Switching off".
Freezing
• Fresh food should be frozen as fast as possible to
the core. During freezing operation, the tempera-
ture of fresh food should be lowered as fast as
possible to keep formation of ice crystals as little
as possible and not to damage the food structure.
• Frozen food should be kept in contact with the
bottom of the compartment.
• Keep a space between the individual items, so
that the cold air can circulate.
Storing frozen food
• Packed frozen merchandise should be stored in
accordance with the manufacturer's data. Make
sure the food items do not defrost after purchase
and to store them as fast as possible in the freez-
er.
• It is possible to store food for longer periods of
time. The period might vary, so observe the stor-
age information on the packaging of the mer-
chandise.
• Make sure that the temperature in the freezer
does not rise above -18°C. For this, the unit
should be defrosted regularly. A thick frozen layer
deteriorates the cooling and increases the power
consumption.
General safety precautions
• Do not store bottles or cans. These can break
when the contents freeze – or even explode, if
they contain carbonated drinks.
• Once products have been defrosted halfway or
completely, they should be consumed as soon as
possible and should not be frozen again, except
they have been processed to a ready meal.
• Do not eat food that is still frozen. Do not eat ice
cream directly from the freezer. The cold can
cause injuries in the oral cavity.
• Touching metal parts inside the unit can cause
symptoms like burns if the skin is very sensitive.
• Never touch frozen food with moist or wet hands.
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