Freerlng Vegetables - Freeze only fresh high- quality vegetables picked when barely mature. For best results, freeze no more than 2 to 3 hours after picking. Wash in cold water, sort and cut into appropriate sizes. Blanch or scald. Pack in recom- mended container and freeze.

Do not freeze lettuce, celery, carrot sticks, pota- toes or fresh tomatoes. All will become limp or mushy. Tomatoes will collapse when thawed.

Freezlng Meats-Themeat you thaw can only be as good as the meat you freeze. “Drugstore” wrap in meal-size packages. Flat cuts or patties should be wrapped individually OTin layers sepa- rated by a double thickness of freezer wrap.

Make sure store wrappings are moisture and va- por proof. If not, re-wrap meats with one of the wraps recommended under “Packaging”.

Freezlng Cooked Food - Prepare cooked foods as you would for the table; shorten cooking timelOtol5 minutes toallow foradditional cooking during reheating. Omit seasonings and part of the liquid. Plan to add them at reheating time. Pota- toes should also be added to soup and stew at heating time. Add crumb and cheese toppings at heating time.

Cool as rapidly as possible and freeze at once. Liquid OTsemi-liquid dishes may be frozen in rec-

ommended containers with he&-space. Casser- oles and other more solid foods may be frozen in the baking container. If you don’t want to leave your casserole dish in the freezer, line it with foil. Bake, cool, freeze, lift out the foil package, bag it and return to freezer.

Freezlng Baked Goods -Wrap baked breads

in recommended material. Thaw in wrapping. Un- baked yeast breads can be frozen after the first rising. Punch down, wrap and freeze.

Bake cookies as usual. Cool and freeze on trays.

then pack in recommended freezer bags or car- tons. Unbaked cookies may be dropped, molded or rolled and frozen on cookie trays. Store in bag or carton; bake without thawing. Refrigerator-type cookies can be wrapped and frozen in roll form. Thaw only enough to slice when ready to bake.

Fruit pies are best frozen unbaked. Bake without thawing. Bake pecan and similar pies before freezing. ..rich fillings do not freeze solid. Cut steam vents in top crusts when ready to bake.

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Whirlpool ED22EM manual Freezlng Baked Goods -Wrap baked breads

ED22EM specifications

The Whirlpool ED22EM is an exemplary refrigerator that embodies both functionality and style, designed to cater to modern kitchen needs while maintaining a classic aesthetic appeal. This model is particularly recognized for its thoughtful organization and innovative features that enhance user experience.

One of the standout characteristics of the ED22EM is its generous storage capacity. With a traditional top-freezer layout, it offers ample space in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. The adjustable shelves in the fridge make it easy to store items of various heights, and the crisper drawers provide optimal conditions for fruits and vegetables, helping to prolong freshness. The spill-proof shelves are a thoughtful addition, designed to contain messes and simplify cleaning.

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