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f	t	To storecheese, wrapwe~wtih
	a pmMEy*	wax paper oraluminumfoil, orput
		inaplastic bag.
		@Carefi.dlywrap toexpel air and

IFREEZER helppreventrnoki.

4	@Storepre-packagedcheese inits
	own wrapping ifyouwish.

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T’bf m fish and poultry, ‘ wrap well in freezer-weightfoil (or - otherheavy-dutywrappingmaterial formingit carefullyto the shape of the contents. This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of the packageto providea good, lasting seal.

Don’trefreeze meat that has

FMeats

R	(	L	3	6
R	(	. . . . . . . .	5	4	8
Steaks(Beef).		. . . . . . . . . . . . .	3t05
Chops(Lamb)		. . . . . . . . . . . . .	3t05	6	9
Chops(Pork).		. . . . . . . . . . . . .	3t05	3	4
G	&	M	1 2	3	4
VarietyMeats.		. . . . . . . . . . . . .	1to 2	3	4
Sausage(Pork)			1to2	1	2

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Bacon, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7				1
Frankfurters			. . . . . 7	1/7,
Ham(Whole)			. . . 7	1	2
Ham(Half)			. . . . . 3t05	1	2
Ham(Slices)			. . . . . 3	1	2
LuncheonMeats			. . . . . 3t05	F
Sausage(Smoked). . . .			. . . . . 7	r
S	(	S	. . . . 1	m
C	M	M
	MeatDishes		. . . . 3t04		3
G	&	B	. . . . l		3
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Chicken(Pieces)			. . . . lto2
T	(	. . . . . .	. . . . l	:
D	G	( . . .	. . . . l
Giblets. . .		. . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . lto2	:
P		P	l	6
P		.	3	1
C		. .	. . . . 3	4
FriedChicken			. . . 3t04
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Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped. ConsulttheCollegeorCountyExtensionService oryourlocal UtilityCompanyforthelatest informationonfrwingandstoring foods.

*U.S.DepaflmentofAgriculture

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store va~inquahty and age; consequently, safe storage time in your r’efrigeratorwill vary

To $toreunfrozenmeax, fish and poultry:

QAlways rernovestore wrappings. QRewrap in foil, fh or wax paper and refrigerate immediately.

To storevegetibles, usetie vegetabledrawers-they’ve been designedtopreservethenaturd moisture and freshnessofproduce.

@Coveringvegetableswithamoist towelhelps maintaincrispness.

@Asafurther aid to freshness, pre-packagedvegetablescanbe stored in their original wrapping.

Note:Specialfieshfoodcompa*nt

drawers(onmodelssoequipped) makeilunnecessarytowrapcerkzin foods whichthey’vebeendesigned topreserve.?hesedrawersare describedonpages8 and 10

To storeice cream–Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream content, will normally require slightly lower temperatures than more “airy” already-packaged brands with low cream content.

~It will be necessaryto experimentto

determine the freezer compartment i

location and temperature controli setting to keep your ice creamo at the right serving temperature.

~Them of the freezercompment

o

is slightly colder than the front.

mps onfoods

There are threeessentialrequirements e for efficient home freezing.

1.Initiai quality. Freeze only top- ql.lalityfoods*Freezingretainsquality and flavor;it cannot i.rnprovequality.

2.Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetabks are frozen after picking, the better the frozen product will be. You’llsave time, too, with less culling and sorting to do.

se ~($p~~ p231&@Rg*~= food

wraps designed especially for freezing; they’re readily available at most food stores.

completelythawed;meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen successfullyonly once.

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoodsto number of pounds at a time as follows: TIYW7,TBX18 . . . . . . . ..0....15

TBX19,TBXVV190...........16

For0•

@Store like thingstogether. This savesboth time and electricity because you can find foods faster.

@Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up promptly.

@Use shelves or bins cmthe door for most often used sauces and

condiments.A%%%

~Use the Meat Drawer, on models W&%W so equipped, for temporary storage

of meats you do not freeze.

To save	in energy
and food	e
	COSK

~Place most perishable items, such as milk, cream or cottage cheese,

toward the rear of the top shelf,s as they will stay coldest in this part of the fresh food compartment.

@Cover moist foods with tight lids,	F
i
plastic film or foil.
o	~
@Leaf vegetablesand fruitsplaced in
drawerswill last longer when stored	.
in closed plastic containers or	i.
wrapped in plastic film.
~ Do not overload your fresh food	~
or freezer compartment with a lot	:
of warm food at once.	~
QOpen the door the fewest times
	k
possible to save electrical energy.	\
	~
@When.going out of town for	I

severaldays, leaveas few perishables -~ot~
	--%.,,
as possible in the refrigemtor. If	()
	~$$
your refrigerator has an icemaker,	@j
move the icemaker feeler arm to

the OH?( positicmand shutoff ‘<J water to the refrigerator,

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