Whirlpool ED20DFXEB00 warranty Storing frozen food, Freezing, Packaging recommended for use

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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

Storing frozen food

The freezer section is designed for storage of commer- cially 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

The secret to successful freezing is in the packaging. The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out. Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and drying of frozen food.

Packaging recommended for use:

•Rigid, plastic containers with tight-fitting lids

•Straight-sided canning/freezing jars

•Heavy-duty aluminum foil

•Plastic-coated paper

•Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from saran film)

Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods.

Do not use:

•Bread wrappers

•Non-polyethylene plastic containers

•Containers without tight lids

•Wax paper

•Wax-coated freezer wrap

•Thin, semi-permeable wrap

The use of these wrappings could cause food odor, taste transfer, and drying of frozen food.

Freezing

Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze any large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs of food per cubic foot [907-1,350 g per liter] of freezer space). Leave enough space 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 of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (airtight and moisture-proof), and the storage temperature, which should be 0°F (-17.8°C).

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Contents Part no /12100701S UseAndCareTable of Contents Refrigerator Safety Your refrigerator, follow these basic precautionsHelp us help you Parts and Features Control PanelFreezer control Refrigerator control To remove any remaining tape or label glue Installing Your RefrigeratorCleaning your refrigerator Removing packaging materialsPlugging it Removing the wooden baseLeveling it Aligning the doors Removing the doors and handlesAttaching the ice maker to a water supply Cold water supplyTools required Controls water supply Connecting to water lineConnecting to refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Setting the controlsChanging the control settings Removing the snap-on door trivet Adjusting the door binsTo slide shelf out Adjusting the cantilever refrigerator shelvesTo remove a shelf To replace a shelfTo remove the cover Removing the temperature controlled meat drawer and coverAdjusting the meat drawer temperature To remove the meat drawerRemoving the crispers and crisper covers Adjusting the crisper humidity controlUsing the utility compartment Removing the freezer basketRemoving the freezer shelf To dispense ice Using the ice and water dispensing systemDispenser light Solving common ice and water dispenser problemsProblem Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION Water dispenserSolving common ice maker problems Using the automatic ice makerTo remove the grille Removing the ice maker storage binRemoving the base grille To remove ice binTo change the freezer light Changing the light bulbsSaving energy Understanding the sounds you may hearCaring for Your Refrigerator Part What to USE HOW to CleanVacation and moving care Long vacationsMoving Questions? Power interruptionsStoring fresh food Food Storage GuidePackaging recommended for use Storing frozen foodPackaging FreezingTroubleshooting Problem Check the FollowingBefore calling for assistance … For assistance or service Requesting Assistance or ServicePage Page Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty Warranty