Frigidaire 241540100 (1203) manual Storing Food & Saving Energy, Ideas for Storing Foods

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IDEAS FOR STORING FOODS

Fresh Food Storage

•Keep the fresh food compartment between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F (see page 13 for more about temperature settings).

•Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling.

Fruits and Vegetables

•Store fruits and vegetables in crisper drawers, where trapped moisture helps preserve food quality for longer time periods.

Meat

•Wrap raw meat and poultry securely so leakage and contamination of other foods or surfaces does not occur.

•Use the meat keeper drawer for short term storage. Any meat to be kept longer than two days should be frozen.

•See page 17 for more about the meat keeper drawer.

Frozen Food Storage

•Keep the freezer compartment at 0° F or lower (see page 13 for more about temperature settings).

•A freezer operates most efficiently when it is at least 2/3 full.

Packaging Foods for Freezing

•To minimize food dehydration and quality deterioration, use aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags or airtight containers. Force as much air out of the packages as possible and seal them tightly. Trapped air can cause food to dry out, change color, and develop an off-flavor (freezer burn).

•Wrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable freezer wrap prior to freezing.

•Do not refreeze meat that has completely thawed.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Make a Record for Quick Reference Finding InformationPlease Read and Save this Guide Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions SafetyGeneral Safety Child SafetyElectrical Information Getting Through Narrow Spaces Removing The DoorsRequired Tools To prepare for removing the doorsTo remove the refrigerator door To remove the top hinge coverTo remove the freezer door What you will need Connecting The Water SupplyAbout Your REFRIGERATOR’S Water Supply To connect the water supply to the rear of your refrigerator Understanding Features and Terms Feature OverviewAllowing Cooling Time Before USE Controls & SettingsSetting Cooling Temperatures Choosing Fahrenheit or Centigrade Making Temperature AdjustmentsWhat To Do If The Temperature Displays Flash Responding to Alarms Audible Tones & Indicator Lights SYSTEM-MONITORING AlarmsTurning the Cooling System on and OFF Using The Alarm Reset ButtonShelf Features Storage FeaturesCantilever Shelves To change the position of a shelfCrispers DrawersCrisper Humidity Control Meat KeeperStorage Bins DoorsAccessories Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser Using the DispenserDispensing Ice Dispensing WaterExpress Ice Button Using the Dispenser Control PanelTo prime the water supply system Priming the Water Supply SystemTurning The Ice Dispenser On And Off Using The Ice Dispenser After InstallationICE Dispenser Operation & Care Ice Dispenser Tips Cleaning The Ice DispenserRemove and empty the ice storage bin if To clean the ice dispenserChanging The Filter Ordering Replacement FiltersLocating the Water Filter Water Filter LocationMore About Your Advanced Water Filter Replacing the Water FilterTo replace your pure advantageTM water filter Ideas for Storing Foods Storing Food & Saving EnergyTemperature Settings InstallationIdeas for Saving Energy Loading the FreezerUnderstanding the Sounds YOU MAY Hear Normal Operating Sounds & SightsProtecting Your Investment Care & CleaningVacation & Moving Tips Care & Cleaning TipsTo replace light bulbs Replacing Light BulbsConsumer Warranty InformationBefore YOU Call Solutions To Common ProblemsTemperatures Are Too Cold Water/Moisture/Frost Outside Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Odors In Refrigerator