12Sabbatical modeSabbatical mode settings:– The “Super freeze” function isended (if activated);– the accoustic signal is switched offwhen the button is actuated(if activated);– the interior illumination is switchedoff;– the background illumination of thefascia is switched off.To switch the sabbatical mode on:z Press and hold down the “super”freezing button .z Press Holiday button .z Keep the “super” freezing buttonheld down for 3 secondslonger.The symbol flashes on thedisplay panel.The background illumination in thefascia is switched off. SABBATH isdisplayed in the fascia.The sabbatical mode is switchedon.To switch the sabbatical mode off:z Press Holiday button .The previous settings andtemperature values are once againactivated.Freezing and storingfoodPurchasing deep-frozenfoodWhen purchasing deep-frozen food,comply with the following:– Check that the packaging is notdamaged.– Check the sell-by date.– The temperature of thesupermarket freezer should belower than –18 ° C. If not, thestorage life of the food is reduced.– Purchase deep-frozen food last.Wrap in newspaper or place ina cold bag and take home.– At home immediately place deep-frozen food in the freezer compart-ment. Use the deep-frozen foodbefore the sell-by date runs out– Do not refreeze thawed food.Exception: If you use the foodto make a ready meal (boiling orfrying), you can refreeze this readymeal.Storing deep-frozen foodIf a lot of food is to be stored,the drawers can be taken out and foodcan be stacked directly in the compart-ments.Usable capacityInformation concerning the effectivecontents can be found on the identi-fication plate.Freezing deep-frozen foodFreeze fresh, undamaged food only.To prevent food from losing its flavour ordrying out, wrap the food in airtight filmor place in containers. In order to retainthe vitamins, nutritional value, appea-rance and flavour food should be frozenas quickly as possible. Do not exceedthe max. freezing capacity.How to wrap foodcorrectly:z Place the food in the wrapping.z Press out all the air.z Seal the wrapping.z Label the wrapping with thecontents and date.The following products are notsuitable for wrapping food:Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper,cellophane, refuse bags and usedshopping bags.The following products are suitablefor wrapping food:Plastic film, polyethylene blown film,aluminium foil and freezer tins.These products can be purchasedfrom a specialist outlet.The following products are suitablefor sealing the wrapped food:rubber bands, plastic clips, string,coldresistant adhesive tape etc.bags and polyethylene blown filmcan be sealed with a film sealer.Storage duration of thefrozen foodThe storage period depends on the typeof produce.At a mean temperature:Thawing frozen foodDepending on the type of food andintended use, frozen produce can bethawed as follows:– at room temperature– in the refrigerator– in an electric oven, with/without hot-air fan– in the microwaveNote:Do not refreeze food which is beginningto thaw or which has already thawed.The food cannot be refrozen until it hasbeen prepared (boiled or fried).Fish, sausage, readymeals and cakes andpastriesup to6 monthsCheese, poultry,meatup to8 monthsVegetables, fruit up to12 months