LG Signature URETC1408N Owner's Manual page 25

Vegetables Place in plastic bags or plastic
with skins container and store in crisper.
(carrots,
peppers)
Fish Freeze fresh fish and shellfish
if they are not being eaten the
same day purchased. Eating fresh
fish and shellfish the same day
purchased is recommended.
Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap
or aluminum foil, or store in plastic
containers with tight lids.
Storing Frozen Food
Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook
for further information about preparing food for
freezing or food storage times.
Freezing
Your freezer will not quick-freeze a large quantity
of food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the
freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (no more
than 2 to 3 pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer
space). Leave enough space in the freezer for air
to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave
enough room at the front so the door can close
tightly. Storage times will vary according to the
quality and type of food, the type of packaging
or wrap used (how airtight and moisture-proof)
and the storage temperature. Ice crystals inside
a sealed package are normal. This simply means
that moisture in the food and air inside the
package have condensed, creating ice crystals.
NOTE
• Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature
for 30 minutes, and then package and freeze.
Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy.
Packaging
Successful freezing depends on correct
packaging. When you close and seal the package,
it must not allow air or moisture in or out. If it
does, you could have food odor and taste transfer
throughout the refrigerator and could also dry out
frozen food.
Packaging recommendations
• Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
• Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
• Heavy-duty aluminum foil
• Plastic-coated paper
• Non-permeable plastic wraps
• Specified freezer-grade self-sealing plastic bags
Follow package or container instructions for
proper freezing methods.
Do not use
• Bread wrappers
• Non-polyethylene plastic containers
• Containers without tight lids
• Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap
• Thin, semi-permeable wrap
NOTE
• If you are leaving home for a short period, like a
short vacation, the refrigerator should be left on.
Refrigerated foods that are able to be frozen will
stay preserved longer if stored in the freezer.
• If you are leaving the refrigerator turned off for
an extended period, remove all food and unplug
the power cord. Clean the interior, and leave the
door open to prevent fungi from growing in the
refrigerator.
• Do not store food with high moisture content
towards the top of the refrigerator. The moisture
could come in direct contact with the cold air
and freeze.
• Wash food before storing it in the refrigerator.
Vegetables should be washed, and food
packaging should be wiped down to prevent
adjacent foods from being contaminated.
• If the refrigerator is kept in a hot and humid
place, frequent opening of the door or storing a
lot of vegetables in the refrigerator may cause
condensation to form. Wipe off the condensation
with a clean cloth or a paper towel.
• If the refrigerator door or freezer drawer
is opened or closed too often, warm air
may penetrate the refrigerator and raise its
temperature. This can increase the running
costs of the unit.
OPERATION 25