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Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraft

paper with cellophane bonded to it, special freezer bags, jars, cartons and freezer seal-

ing tape for packaging your food items. You’ll find them at the supermarket or freezer dealer.

See booklet, “How to Preserve Foods the Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,” for complete

information and tips on home freezing.

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I. Before freezing large quantities of food, turn Cold Control to highest position and let freezer operate for several hours

2.To speed freezing, place unfrozen pack- ages near a side wall Leave space be- tween packages.

3.Add more unfrozen food after frrst load IS

frozen (approximately 18 to 24 hours). Stack frozen packages in center of freezer

4.After all food IS frozen, return Cold Control to the usual setting

After food is frozen, stack packages any- where in the freezer. Packages should not extend above the cabinet edge or they may

keep the lid from closing and sealing properly

Foods to be frozen near side wall

Packages already frozen

l Check lid gasket and level cabinet to as-

sure a good lid seal. Keeping freezer locked insures lid closure.

l Keep lid openings to a minimum. Remove several items at one time. Keep contents organized to eliminate searching.

l Fill to capacity. Follow recommended pro- cedures for freezing foods.

l Do not let frost build up to more than % inch (6 mm) thick.

l Set Cold Control to provide temperatures around 0 F [ --22C). There is no need to store foods below 0 F.

Arrange for someone to make regular checks of your freezer to make sure It IS operating and electricity has not been interrupted.

If freezer is shut off for more than 24 hours:

I. Remove and store all food.

2.Unplug freezer.

3.Clean and defrost. See “Cleaning your freezer,” page 4.

4. Block lid open for air circulation. Turn lock to locked position with lid open. Place blocks between lid and cabinet and tape in place

with self-adhesive filament tape.

If you move the freezer:

l Remove sliding baskets.

l Do not place objects inside or on top of cabinet.

l Level properly to insure good lid seal.