Whirlpool EHl5EF - Manual (Page 7)

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 FREEZE AT ONE TIME
Size of
Freezer
Meat or
Fish
Vegetables
or Fruit
15 cu. ft.
(433 L) 30 lbs.
(13.5 kg) 45 lbs.
(20.3 kg)
18 cu. ft,
(519 L)
36 lbs.
(16.2 kg) 54 lbs.
(24.3 kg)
23 cu. ft.
(661 L) 46 lbs.
(20.7 kg)
69 lbs.
(31 kg)
"These amounts are based on USDA recommen
aations If too many packages of unfrczen tooa
are packed at one time mno the deezer, the rale
of freezing is too slow Poor auaiity products resur
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
Freezer burn can resuk if food is not properly
wrapped. When this happens, food dehydrates
and is of poor quality.
1. Cut sheet of wroppmg material about one
third longer than distance around food to be
wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat sur-
tace with food in center of sheet
2. Bring front and back of wrapping together
and fold in towara food, 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
twice Make sure fold is tighf and fasfen
against end of package with freezer tape
NOTE: When packaging meats that have not
been boned, pad sharp edges with extra wrap
or use stockinehe *o protect against tearing or
puncturing
Use heavy-duty' aluminum freezer foil, kraft pa­
per with cellophane bonded to T, special freezer
bags, jars, cartons and freezer sealing tape for
packaging your food terns. You'll find them at the
supermarket or freezer dealer
See booklet, “How to Preserve Foods the
Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,”
tor complete intormation and tips on home
freezing.