Whirlpool ED26MM manual Freezing & Storing Frozen Foods

FREEZING & STORING FROZEN FOODS

The freezer section is designed for storage of corn- merclally frozen foods and for freezing foods at home.

Packaglng - The secret of successful freezing is

in the packaging. The wrap you use must be air, moisture and vapor proof. The way you close and seal the package must not allow air, moisture or vapors in or out.

Rigid polyethylene [plastic] containers with tight-

fitting lids, straight-sided conning/freezing jars, heavy-duty aluminum foil, plastic-coated paper and

non-permeable plastic wraps (such as Saran) are recommended. Note: Heat-sealed boiling bags are easy to use and can be used by themselves or as carton liners.

Sealing-When sealing foods In bags squeeze out the air (liquids need headspace to allow for expansion.) Twist the top and turn it back. Fasten tie securely around the doubled-over tail. Put the label inslde transparent bags, use self-adhesive label on outside of opaque ones

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over twice. Finish package and tape closed. NOTE: With unboned meats, pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to protect the wrap from punctures

DO NOT USE.

l Bread wrappers

l Non-polyethylene plastic containers l Containers without tight lids

l Waxed paper

l Wax-coated freezer wrap

l Thin, semi-permeable wrap

None of these are totally moisture, air or vapor proof.

Air-tight wrapplng calls for “drugstore” wrap. Cut the sheet about one-third longer than the distance around the fo&. Bring the ends tqether and fold In (toward the focd) at least twice to seal out a\r Crease ends close to food, press air from package Fold tips

Freezing Fruits - Select ripe, blemish-free fruits. Be sure they taste as good as they look. Wash 2 to 3 quarts (liters) at a time and drain. Fruit that stands in water may lose food value and become, soggy. Sort, peel, trim, pit and slice as needed.

Pack in rlgld wide-mouthed containers or other recommended matenal. Leave head space to al- low llqulds to expand during freezing.

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