Whirlpool EV150CXR manual Freezing food in your freezer, To wrap foods, Packaging and sealing food

Freezing food in your freezer

To wrap foods...

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16 cu. ft.	32 lbs.		48Ibs.
(452.8 L)	(14.4	kg.)	(21.6 kg.)
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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 aaainst wraowina

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3. Crease ends close to food to eliminate air

Packaging and sealing food...

Airtight pl-lckoging IS Important or freez ng foods Cort’llners and wrappings should oe moisture anc~ vapor proof and packages shoula be sealed c:Jrefbily to keep moisture lrl ard air

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Freezer bL,rn cap result !f food IS not properly wrapped When this happens, food dehvdrates and IS of pocjr 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, “How to Preserve Foods the Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,” for complete information and tips on home freezing.