Whirlpool ED19TK - Manual (Page 9)

STORING FROZEN FOOD
The freezer section is designed for storage of com-
mercialty frozen foods and for freezing foods af
home
Packaging -The seoret 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 paokage 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 treezer 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 freezer. Once the pack­
age is opened, place a piece of aluminum foil or
waxed paper smoothly against the ice cream sur­
face. This will prevent ice crystals from forming.
Packaged Frozen Food , , Store on freezer door
shelf or in the freezer. If you plan to store if 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:
1. Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition.
2. Use only the recommended wrapping
materials
3. Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap­
ping it. Trim off excess fat and remove bones
when praotioal. Meat should not be salted
because salt shortens freezer life
4 . Wrap tightly, pressing out as much air as
possible
5 . Label and date it
6. Refreezing defrosted meat is not
recommended
Frozen Soups, Juices . , .Store on freezer door
shelf or in the freezer.
STORAGE CHART FOR FROZEN FOOO
Storage times given in this chart are only 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
Commercially 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
Beet, veal, lamb roasts .......... 6 months
Ground meat................. .........1-2 months
Poultry .......................... ....... 3-4 months
Vegetables ....................... .......... 6 months
'Courtesy of National Live Stock and Meat Board and
US.D.A,