Whirlpool ET16TK manual Vacation and moving care, Short vacations, Long vacations

STORING FROZEN FOOD

The freezer section ISdesigned for storage of com-

merclclly frozen foods and for freezlng foods at home

Packaging -The secret of successful freezlng IS

in the packaging The wrap you use must be atr. moisture and vapor proof The way you close and

seal the package must not allow air, moisture or vapors in or out.

Rigld polyethylene (plostlc) 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 bolllng bags are

easy to use and can be used by themselves or as carton liners

IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to quick- freeze any large quantlty of food. Leave enough

space for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.

Ice Cream Store In the freezer Once the pock-

age IS opened, place 0 piece of aluminum foil or waxed paper smoothly agolnst the Ice cream surf face This WIII prevent Ice crystals frorn forrrllng

Packaged Frozen Food Store on freezer door shelf or In the freezer If you plan to store it for o long time, re-wrap it with aluminum foil or plostlc wrap.

Frozen Meats. The following hints WI/I help keep the quality In your frozen meats

1.Freeze meat while fresh and in top condltlon

2.Use only recommended wrapping materlois

3.Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap- ping It Trim off excess fat and remove bones

when proctlcal Meat should not be salted because salt shortens freezer life

4.Wrap tightly, pressing out as much air as possible

5.Label and dote It

6.Refreezing thawed meat IS not recommended

Frozen Soups, Juices Store on freezer door

shelf or in the freezer

STORAGECHARTFOR FROZENFOOD

Storage times given in this chart are only a

guide. For best use of freezer space, keep fro- zen foods for short times. Use, then replace as needed.

Bread	..........................			2 months
Cooked		Dishes		2-3	months
Fish and		Seafoods		6months
Fresh	.........................
Commercially			Frozen	...... l-3	months
Fruits				6months
Ice Cream		.......................			1 month
Concentrated			Juice	4-6	months
Meats				Less than	1 month
Bacon		................
Pork	roasts,		chops	3-4	months
Sausage		....................		1-2 months
Beef,	veal,		lamb roasts	....... 6 months
Ground		meat		.I-2	months
Poultry		.....................		3-4	months
Vegetables			....................	6months

‘Courtesy of Nat~onol Love Stock and Meal Board andUSDA

Vacation and moving care

Short vacations. . .

No	need	to	shut	off	the	refrigerator			If	you	~111 be
away	for	less	than	four	weeks		Use	up	perishables
freeze	other		Items	If your		refrlgerotor			IS	equipped
with	on aulomatlc			Ice	maker,		1) turn	it	otf	2)	shut off

the water supply to the ice maker, 3) empty the Ice

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Long vacations. . .

Remove all the food If you ore going for a month

or more If your refrigerator is equipped with an

automatic ice maker, turn off the water supply to

the Ice maker at least a day ahead When the last load of Ice drops, turn off the ice maker

Unplug the refrigerator and clean It rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors keeping them open far enough for olr to get In

This will keep odor and mold from buildlng up

Tape the blocks out of a child’s reach...do

not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open.

To restart refrigerator, see Using Your Refrlgerotor

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