Whirlpool ETIGJM - Manual (Page 10)

STORING FROZEN FOOD Packaged Frozen Food . , .Store on freezer door
shelf or in the freezer. If you plan to store it for a long
time, re-wrap it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap
Frozen Meats' . , .The following hints will help
keep the quality in your frozen meats
The freezer section is designed for storage of com­
mercially frozen foods and for freezing foods at
home
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Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition
Use only recommended wrapping materials
Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap­
ping it. Trim off excess fat and remove bones
when practical. Meat should not be salted
because salt shortens freezer life.
Wrap tightly, pressing out as much air as
possible
Label and date it
Refreezing thawed meat is not recommended
Frozen Soups, Juices
shelf or in the freezer.
Store on freezer door
Packaging — The secret of successful freezing is
n the packaging. The wrap you use must be air,
moisture and vapor proof. The way you close and
seal the package must not allow air, moisture or
vapors in or out
Rigid polyethylene [plastic] containers with tight-
fitting lids, straight-sided canning freezing jars,
heavy duty aluminum foil, plastic-coated paper and
non-permeable plastic wraps [such as saran) are
recommended Note: Heat-sealed boiling bags are
easy to use and can be used by themselves or as
carton liners
IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to quick-
freeze any large quantity of food. Leave enough
space for air to circulate around packages. Be
careful to leave enough room at the front so the
door can close tightly.
Ice Cream.,.Store in the fmezer. Once ‘he pack­
age IS opened, place a piece of aiuminum foil or
waxed paper smoothly against the ice cream sur­
face. This will prevent ice crystals from forming
STORAGE CHART FOR FROZEN FOOO
Storage times given in this chart are oniy a
guide. For best use of freezer space, keep fro-
zen foods for short times. Use, then replace as
needed.
Bread ................................ .......... 2 months
Cooked Dishes.................. ....... 2-3 months
Fish and Seafoods
Fresh ............................. .......... 6 months
Commerciaily Frozen ....... 1-3 months
Fruits ................................ .......... 6 months
Ice Cream.......................... ............ 1 month
Concentrated Juice_____ ....... 4-6 months
Meats
Bacon................. .......... Less than 1 month
Pork roasts, chops____
....... 3-4 months
Sausage ........................ ........ 1-2 months
Beef, veal, lamb roasts .......... 6 months
Ground meat.................. ......... 1-2 months
Poultry .......................... ....... 3-4 months
Vegetables ........................ ............ 6 months
' C o u r t e s y o f N a * i o n a l L iv e s t o c k
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a n d M e a l B o a r d a n d
Vacation and moving care
warning
:
Short vacations...
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be
away for less than four weeks. Use up the perish­
ables; freeze other items. Turn oft your ice maker;
shut off the water supply; empty the ice bin and
make sure all ice cubes are dispensed out of the
mechanism
Long vacations. . .
Remove all the food if you are going for a month
Of more. At least a day ahead, turn off the water
supply to the ice maker. When the last load of ice
drops, turn off the ice maker.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it,,.rinse well
and dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors
,.keeping them open far enough for air to get in
This will keep odor and mold from building up
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Tape blocks out of a child’s
reach...do not allow children near
the refrigerator when the doors are
blocked open. They may become
injured or trapped.
To restart refrigerator, see "Using Your Refrigerator,"
Moving...
Shut off the ice maker water supply a day ahead
of time. Disconnect the water line. After the last sup­
ply of ioe drops, turn off the ice maker.
Remove all food. Pack frozen foods in dry ice. Un­
plug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly.
Remove everything that comes out. Wrap all parts
well and tape them together so they don't shift and
rattle.
Screw in the levelling legs; tape the doors shut; tape
the electric cord to the cabinet. When you get to your
new home, put everything back; reconnect the water
supply and refer to "Install Properly,,," page.