Whirlpool EV130C 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 may be loaded with frozen food.

When you plan to freeze unfrozen rood, see the following chart for the amount to freeze at

one ttme.

POUNDS OF FOOD

TO FREEZEAT ONE TIME*

Size of	Meat or	Vegetables
Freezer	Fish	or	Fruit
13 cu. ft.	26 Ibs.	39	Ibs.
(368 L)	(11.7 kg.)	(17.5 kg.)

*These amounts are based on USDA recommen- datlons If tot many packages of unfrozen food are packed at one time Into the freezer, the rate of freezlng IStoo slow. Poor quality products result

1.Cut sheet of wrapping material about one- third longer than distance around food to be wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat sur- face with food in center of sheet.

2.Bring 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.

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3. Crease ends close to food to eliminate air

Packaging and sealing food...

Airtight packaging is important in freezing foods. Containers and wrappings should be moisture and vapor-proof and packages should be sealed carefully to keep moisture in and air

out.n

Freezer burn can result if food is not properly wrapped When this happens, food dehydrates and is of poor quality

4. Press all air from package. Fold each end over twice. Make sure fold is tight and fasten against end of 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, jars, cartons and freezer sealing tape for packaging your food items. You’ll find them at the supermarket or freezer dealer.

See booklet, “HOWto Presewe Foods the Modem Way wltt~ Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer;’ tar complete lntormatton and tlps on home treeZIng.