Whirlpool EV15HK - Manual (Page 9)

Freezing food in your freezer
To wrap foods...
When fret'zer 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.
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Packaging and sealing food...
Airtight packaging is important in freezing
foods Com liners and wrappings should be
moisture anr; vapor-proof and packages should
be sealed c jretuily to keep moisture in and air
ou'
Freezer burn can result if food is not properly
wrapped. When this happens food dehydrates
and is of poor quality
1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about one-
third longer than distance around food to be
wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat sur­
face with food in center of sheet.
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2
. Bring front and back of wrapping together
and fold in toward food, making at least two
one-inch (2.5 cm) folds until food fits tightly
3. Crease ends close to food to eliminate air
+w ce 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
Use heavy-auty aluminum freezer foil, kraft pa­
per wifh cellophane bonded to it, special freezer
bags, jars, cartons and freezer sealing tape for
packaging your food items. 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 information and tips on home
freezing.