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Maintaining the correct temperature in your Blomberg freezer is essential for preserving the freshness and quality of your frozen foods. This guide will help you understand the significance of your freezer’s temperature settings.
Why Does Freezer Temperature Matter?
Setting the correct temperature for your freezer is crucial. Freezing food slows the growth of bacteria and micro-organisms, ensuring your food stays fresh for longer. If your freezer is too warm, harmful bacteria can thrive, spoiling your food and posing a health risk. Equally, setting the temperature too low may unnecessarily increase your electricity bills.
What Is Freezer Burn?
Freezer burn refers to food that has lost moisture due to prolonged exposure to cold air. Foods frozen at excessively low temperatures can also suffer from freezer burn, which affects the taste, texture, and appearance of your frozen items, especially raw meat. While freezer-burned food is safe to consume, it does diminish quality.
What Temperature Should a Blomberg Freezer Be?
For optimal performance, a 4-star Blomberg freezer should operate at a minimum of -18 degrees Celsius. This temperature prevents bacteria from growing and keeps your frozen food fresher for longer. While it is recommended to maintain a temperature below -18 degrees Celsius, avoid dropping the temperature too low. Although 4-star freezers can function down to -25°C, extended storage at this temperature can lead to freezer burn and reduced quality.
Understanding Your Indicator Lights
Some Blomberg freezers are equipped with indicator lights to alert you of any temperature issues within the appliance. Here is a guide to understanding these indicators:
Amber Indicator: Illuminates when the fast freeze function is activated and stays lit until this operation is deactivated, either automatically or manually.
Green Indicator: Lights up when the appliance is connected to the mains supply.
Red Indicator: Activates to indicate a high-temperature warning. If this light remains illuminated for an extended period, contact the service centre.
*Note: The meaning of indicator lights may vary by model. Please consult your manual for specific information related to your appliance. Download your appliance manual.
What Is the Recommended Ambient Temperature for a Blomberg Freezer?
Traditional freezers typically require a minimum ambient temperature of 10°C and are not suitable for use in lower temperatures. However, Blomberg's innovative Food Protector Technology allows our freezers to operate efficiently in ambient temperatures as low as -15°C, making them ideal for garages or outbuildings, even during winter.
How to Change the Temperature in Your Blomberg Freezer
Whether you are new to Blomberg or have owned a model for years, knowing how to adjust your freezer's temperature is essential for optimal food preservation. Changing the temperature is straightforward, though the process may vary by model. For specific instructions on adjusting the temperature of your appliance, please download your user manual.
Need Product Support?
If you have any questions about your Blomberg freezer, we are here to help! If you experience issues with your freezer, please contact our customer care team for assistance. We do not recommend attempting repairs on your own and our expert team are more than happy to organise assistance for you.
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