Storing frozen food
The freezer section is designed for storing commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home.
NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook.
Packaging
Successful freezing depends on the correct packaging. When you close and seal the package you must not allow air or moisture in or out. If you do, you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator, and also dry out frozen food.
Packaging recommendations:
•Rigid plastic containers with
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•Specified freezer
Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods.
Do not use:
•Bread wrappers
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•Containers without tight lids
•Wax paper or
•Thin,
Freezing
Your freezer will not
Storage times vary according to the quality and type of food, the type of packaging used (airtight and
It means that moisture in the food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice crystals.
NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then package and freeze. Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy.
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