Whirlpool EVZOON 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 may be loaded with frozen food.

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

one time.

POUNDS OF FOOD

TO FREEZEAT ONE TIME*

-These amounts are based on USDA recommen- dotIons If too many packages of unfrozen food ore packed at one trme Into the freezer, the rate of freezing IStoo slow Poor qualrty 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

3. Crease ends close to food to ellmjnate air

Packaging and sealing food...

Airtight packagrng is important in freezing foods Containers and wrapprngs should be morsture 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 thus happens, food dehydrates and is of poor quality

4. Press all air from package. Fold each end over twrce. Make sure fold is trght and fasten agojnsi 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 tearjng 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 packagrng yourfood items You’ll find them at the supermarket or freezer dealer

See the “Freezer Guide” for complete in- formation and tips on home freezing.