Miele KFN 8992 SD ED - Manual (Page 23)

Maximum freezing capacity
To ensure that fresh food placed in the
freezer freezes through to the core as
quickly as possible, the maximum
freezing capacity must not be
exceeded. The maximum freezing
capacity within a 24-hour period is
listed on the model plate, as "Freezing
capacity ...kg/24 h".
Storing frozen food
When buying frozen food to store in
your freezer, make sure to check:
– that the packaging is not damaged,
– the expiry date
– the temperature at which the frozen
food is being stored by the shop. If
the food is being stored at a
temperature warmer than -18 °C (0
F), this reduces the length of time it
can be kept.
^ Buy frozen food at the very end of
your shopping trip, and wrap it in
newspaper or use a cool box or bag
to transport it.
^ Place frozen food in the freezer im-
mediately upon returning home.
Never re-freeze partially or
completely defrosted food.
However, once defrosted food has
been thoroughly cooked, you may
freeze it again.
Home freezing
Only freeze food that is fresh and in
good condition.
Hints for home freezing
– The following types of food are
suitable for home freezing: fresh
meat, poultry, game, fish,
vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy
products, baked goods, leftovers,
egg yolks, egg whites, and most
pre-cooked meals.
– The following types of food are not
suitable for freezing: grapes, lettuce,
radishes, sour cream, mayonnaise,
eggs in the shell, onions, whole raw
apples and pears.
– To retain colour, taste, and vitamin C,
vegetables should be trimmed,
washed, and blanched. To blanch,
immerse the vegetables in rapidly
boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. This
can be done in small batches if you
prefer. Remove (with a slotted spoon
or colander) and plunge into a bowl
or pot of ice water to cool quickly.
Transfer to a colander and drain,
then pack for freezing.
– Lean meat freezes better than fatty
meat and can be stored for
considerably longer.
– To prevent chops, cutlets, and
steaks from sticking together in solid
blocks, separate them with a sheet of
plastic freezer film, parchment
paper, or wax paper.
Freezing and storing food
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