Miele KFN 9753 iD EN - Manual (Page 21)

Freezing large items
If you would like to freeze large items
e.g. turkey or ham, the glass plates
between the drawers can be removed.
^ Remove the top full-width freezer
drawer, and carefully lift and slide out
the glass plates.
Freezer calendar
The calendar on the freezer drawers
indicates the suggested length of time
(in months) which various foods should
be stored.
If the storage time given on the
packaging differs, follow the advice on
the packaging.
Type of food Length of time
(months)
Cakes, ice cream,
stews/soups 2 - 3
Fish, mushrooms,
bread 3 - 5
Pork, veal, poultry 6 - 8
Beef, fruits,
vegetables 10 - 12
Defrosting
Frozen food can be defrosted in
different ways:
– in a microwave oven,
– at room temperature,
– in the refrigerator (the cold given off
by the frozen food helps to keep the
other food cold),
– in a steam oven.
Thin pieces of meat and fish can be
placed directly in a hot pan without
defrosting.
Poultry It is especially important to
observe proper hygiene when
defrosting poultry. Never save the liquid
from defrosted poultry. Drain it away
and promptly wash the container, the
sink and your hands. Danger of
salmonella poisoning.
Fruit should be defrosted at room
temperature in its packaging, or in a
covered bowl.
Most vegetables can be cooked while
still frozen. Simply place directly into
boiling water or hot oil.
Using the freezer efficiently
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