Whirlpool ET16AK manual Food Storage Guide Con/nued, Proper Storage-FrozenFood, Type, Storage Time

Food Storage Guide (Con/nued...)

Proper Storage–Frozen Food

Product Performance Hazard. Placing large quanes of fo od for freezing, all at one me, could extend the freeze m e. Leave enough space in freezer for air to circulate around packages and enough room at front of freezer so door can close gh tly.

Packaging. The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging. Use a freezer wrap that is air, moisture, and vapor proof. Close and seal the package so no air, moisture, or vapors are let in or out.

Rigid polyethylene (plastic) containers with tight-fitting lids, straight-sided canning/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. Use them by themselves or as carton liners.

Packaging Frozen Foods. Store frozen foods on
		STORAGE CHART–FROZEN FOODS
freezer door shelf or in the freezer. If you plan to store
it for a long time, rewrap item with aluminum foil or		NOTE: Storage me giv en in this chart are only a
plastic wrap.		guide. For best use of freezer space, use frozen foods
		on a weekly basis.
Freezing Meats*		Type	Storage Time
The following hints will keep frozen meats in top		Bread	2 Months
quality longer:		Cooked Dishes	2 to 3 Months
1.	Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition.	FISH A!D SEAFOOD
2.	Use only recommended wrapping materials.	Fresh Fish	6 Months
3.	Prepare the meat for freezing before wrapping it.
		Commercial Frozen Fish	1 to 3 Months
	Trim off excess fat and remove bones when
		Fresh Seafood	6 Months
	practical. Meat should not be salted because salt
	shortens freezer life.	...Commercial Frozen Seafood	1 to 3 Months
4.	Wrap tightly, pressing out as much air as possible.	MEATS
5.	Label and date meat.	Bacon	Under 1 Month
6.	Refreezing thawed meat is not recommended.	Pork Roasts/Chops	3 to 4 Months
Freezing Soups and Juices. Store on freezer door		Sausage	1 to 2 Months
		Beef, Veal, Lamb Roasts	6 Months
shelf or in the freezer.		Ground Meat	1 to 2 Months
		Poultry	3 to 4 Months
Storing Ice Cream. Store in the freezer. Once the		Fruits	6 Months
package is opened, place a piece of aluminum foil or		Ice Cream	1 Month
plastic wrap smoothly against the ice cream surface.		Concentrated Juice	4 to 6 Months
This will prevent ice crystals from forming.		Vegetables	6 Months
	*Freezing meat information courtesy of	National Livestock & Meat Board and USDA.
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