Whirlpool EH150C manual Freezing food in your freezer, Packaging and sealing food

Freezing food in your freezer

When freezer has cooled to a safe storage temperature, it rnay be loaded wrth frozen food.

When you plan to freeze unfrozen food, see the followrrg chart for the amount to freeze at one tlme.

1.Cut sheet of wrapptng material about one- thtrd longer than dtstance around food to be wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat sur- face wtth food In center of sheet

2.Brrng front and back of wrapping together and fold in toward food, making at least two one-Inch (2 5 cm) folds until food fits tightly against wrapping

3. Crease ends ‘close to food to eliminate air

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Packaging and sealing food...

Atrtrght Flackaging IS important In freeztng foods Cor tainers and wrappings shculd be moisture ard vapor-proof and packages should be sealed .-arefully to keep moisture In and air

out

Freezer turn can result If food IS not properly wrapped. When this happens, food dehydrates and IS of poor quality

4. Press all air from pa&age Fold each end over twice Make sure fold IS tight and fasten against end ot package with freezer tape

NOTE: When packaging meats that have not been boned, pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to protect against tearing or puncturing

Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraft pa- per with cellophane bonded to It, special freezer bags, tars, cartons and freezer sealing tape for packaging your food Items You’ll find them at the supermarket or freezer dealer

See the “Freezer Guide” for complete in- formation and tips on home freezing.