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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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6.

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

U S D . A

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.