FRIGIDAIRE 241814800 - Manual (Page 20)

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FOOD STORAGE & ENERGY SAVING IDEAS
FOOD STORAGE IDEAS
Fresh Food Storage
• The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34°
F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F.
• Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces
the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven
cooling.
Fruits and Vegetables
• Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to help
preserve the fruit and vegetable quality for longer time
periods.
Meat
• Raw meat and poultry should be wrapped securely so
leakage and contamination of other foods or surfaces
does not occur.
Frozen Food Storage
• The freezer compartment should be kept at 0° F or lower.
• A freezer operates most efficiently when it is at least 2/3
full.
Packaging Foods for Freezing
• To minimize dehydration and quality deterioration, use
aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags or airtight
containers. Force as much air out of the packages as
possible and seal them tightly. Trapped air can cause food
to dry out, change color, and develop an off-flavor (freezer
burn).
• Wrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable freezer wrap
prior to freezing.
• Do not refreeze meat that has completely thawed.
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