Whirlpool EHT182VKWR0 EHT182VKW Use & Care Manual page 8

FREEZING & STORING FROZEN
The freezer section IS designed for storage of com-
mercrally frozen foods and for freezrng foods at
home
Packaglng-The secret of successful freezrny IS
In the packaging. The wrap you use must be arr.
moisture and vapor proof The way you close and
seal the package must not allow arr, moisture or
vapors rn or out
Rrgrd polyethylene (plastrc) containers wrth trght-
fitting lids, strarght-sided canning freezing jars.
heavy-duty alumrnum forl, plastrc-coated paper and
nonpermeable plastrc wraps [such as Saran) are
recommended. Note Heat-sealed borlrng bags ore
easy to use and can be used by themselves or as
carton loners
Sealing-When sealing foods in bags squeeze
out the air [lrqurds need headspace to allow for
expansron ) Twrst the top and turn rt back Fasten tie
securely around the doubled-over tall Put the label
rnsrde transparent bags, use selffadhesrve label on
outside of opaque ones
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Arr-tight wrapping calls for "drugstore" wrap Cut
the sheet about one-third longer than the distance
around the food Brrng the ends together and fold In
[toward the focd) at least twice to seal out err. Crease
ends close to food, press arr from package Fold trps
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over twice Fln,lsh package and tape closed. NOTE
With unboned meats, pad sharp edges wrth extra
wrap or use stockrnette to protect the wrap from
punctures
DO NOT USE
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Bread wrappers
. Non-polyethylene plastic COntOlnerS
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Containers wrthout trght lrds
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Waxed paper
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Wax-coated freezer wrap
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Thrn, semi-permeable wrap
None of these are totally morsture. air or vapor
proof
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Freezing Fruits - Select ripe, blemish-free frutts
Be sure they taste as good as they look. Wash 2 to
3 quarts (liters) at a time and drain. Frurt that stands
In water may lose food value and become, soggy
Sort, peel, tram, prt and slrce as needed
Puck In rIgId wade-mouthed containers or other
recommended material Leave head space to al-
low lrqurds to expand during freezing.