Whirlpool EV160EXK - Manual (Page 6)

Freezing food in your freezer
When freezer has cooled to o sate 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 of one time.
POUNDS OF FOOD
TO FREEZE AT ONE TIME
Size of Meat or Vegetables
Freezer Fish or Fruit
16 cu. ft. 32 lbs. 48 lbs.
(452.8 L) (14.4 kg) (21.6 kg)
These amounts ore Posed on USDA recom­
mendations. If too many packages of un­
frozen food are packed at one time into the
freezer, the rate of freezing is too slow. Poor
quality products result.
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.
Rigid polyethylene (plastic) containers
with tight-fitting lids, straight-sided can-
ning/freezing jars, heavy-duty aluminum
foil,plastic-coated paperand non-permea­
ble plastic wraps (such as Saran) are recom­
mended.
Note; Heat-sealed boiling bags
are easy to use and can be used by them­
selves or as carton liners.
Freezer burn can result if food is not prop­
erly wrapped. When this happens food de­
hydrates and is of poor quality.
To wrap foods
one-third longer than distance around
food to be wrapped. Place wrapping
sheet on flat surface with tood in center of
sheet.
2. Bring front and back cf wrapping to-
getherand fold in toward foad, making 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.
1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about
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.
See booklet, “How to Preserve Foods the
Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,”
for complete information and tips on home
freezing.
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1. Before freezing large quantities of food,
turn Cold Control to highest position and
let freezer operate for several hours.
2. To speed freezing, lay packages in a sin­
gle layer so each rests on the freezing
surface of a shelf Leave space between
packages.