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

Freezing food in your freezer

To wrap foods...

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

When you plan io freeze unfrozen food, see the following chart for the amount to freeze at one time.

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POUNDS OF FOOD I

‘These amounts are based on USDA recommend da?lons If too many packages of unfrozen food are packed at one time into the freezer rhe 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, maklng at least two one-inch (2 5 cm] folds until food fits tightly against wrapping

3.Crease ends close to food to eliminate air pockets

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

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-dub aluminum freezer foil, kraf7 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.