23The following products are suitable for sealingthe wrapped food:Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold-resistant adhesivetape or similar.Thawing the frozen foodDepending on the type and purpose of the food, thaw:– at room temperature,– in the refrigerator,– in the electric oven, with/without hot air fan,– in the microwave oven.Ice MakerAs soon as the freezer has cooled down to freezingtemperature, the ice cube tray fills with water.Cold air is blown directly over the tray.As soon as they are frozen, the ice cubes fall intothe ice cube container.When the ice cube container is full, the ice maker switchesoff automatically.The ice maker can produce approx. 100 ice cubes within24 hours.Switching on the ice maker Make sure that the ice cube container is underthe ice maker and has been inserted as far as possible. Press the ICE button : (if not yet switched on).Switching off the ice makerTo switch off the ice maker: Press the ICE button :.NOTEBags and polyethylene blown film can be sealedwith a film sealer.Foods Storage TimeButter 6 to 9 monthsMilk, CreamNot recommendedCream cheeseCottage cheeseHard cheese 4 to 6 monthsEggsfresh, in shell Do not freeze!Raw yolks and whites 9 to 12 monthsMayonnaise Do not freeze!Summer sausageopened 1 to 2 monthsunopened 1 to 2 monthsBacon 1 monthLuncheon meat 1 to 2 monthsVacuum-packed diners, unopened 3 to 4 monthsCorned Beef 1 month (drained)Beef, Veal, Lamb, Porkfresh 4 to 12 monthscooked 2 to 3 monthsPoultryfresh 9 to 12 monthscooked 4 to 6 monthsVegetablesAsparagus8 to 10 monthsBroccoli, green peas, lima beans, cauliflowerCarrots, beets and turnips, lettuceOnions, peppersFruitsApples 8 months (cooked)Apricots, berries, cherries 6 monthsGrapes 1 month (whole)Pineapples, cut 6 to 12 monthsSource: United States Department of Agriculture, FSISm CAUTION mDo not place any bottles or food for rapid coolingin the ice cube container. The ice maker may becomeblocked and be damaged.m NOTE mThe water supply line must be shut off several hoursbefore the appliance or ice maker is switched off.