LG Electronics MFL62184416 owner manual Food Storage Tips, Storing Frozen Food

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Food Storage Tips

*The following tips may not be applicable depending on the model.

Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness.

Food	How to
Butter or	Keep opened butter in a covered
Margarine	dish or closed compartment.
	When storing an extra supply,
	wrap in freezer packaging and
	freeze.
Cheese	Store in the original wrapping
	until you are ready to use it.
	Once opened, rewrap tightly in
	plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Milk	Wipe milk cartons. For best
	storage, place milk on interior
	shelf, not on door shelf.
Eggs	Store in original carton on
	interior shelf, not on door shelf.
Fruit	Do not wash or hull the fruit
	until it is ready to be used. Sort
	and keep fruit in its original
	container, in a crisper, or store
	in a completely closed paper
	bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Leafy	Remove store wrapping and
Vegetables	trim or tear off bruised and
	discolored areas. Wash in cold
	water and drain. Place in plastic
	bag or plastic container and
	store in crisper.
Vegetables	Place in plastic bags or plastic
with skins	container and store in crisper.
(carrots,
peppers)
Fish	Store fresh fish and shellfish
	in the freezer section if they
	are not being consumed the
	same day of purchase. It is
	recommended to consume
	fresh fish and shellfish the
	same day purchased.
Leftovers	Cover leftovers with plastic
	wrap, aluminum foil, or plastic
	containers with tight lids.

Storing Frozen Food

Note

Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook for further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times.

Freezing

Your freezer will not quick-freeze a large quantity of food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within

24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs. of food per cubic foot of freezer space). Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.

Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (how airtight and moisture-proof) and the storage temperature. Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal. This simply 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.