40• 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 forthe frozen food to dry out.• Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.• Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or paste–likegoods, because liquids expand during freezing.Note for inspection authorities:Batch plans for the determination of freezing performance or warm-up time can be requested directly from the manufacturer.Preparation of Ice Cubes1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezercompartment and leave to freeze.2. To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold itunder running water for a few seconds.Important! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezercompartment using pointed or sharp edged objects. Use a spoon han-dle or similar.DefrostingThe fridge defrosts automaticallyThe rear wall of the fridge covers with frost when the compressor isrunning, and defrosts when the compressor is off.The water from the thawing frost is collected in the drain channel onthe rear of the fridge, feed through the drain hole into the collectoron the compressor, and then evaporated.The water drainage hole must be cleaned regularly (see the section"Cleaning and Maintenance").