Whirlpool RT14HK Important Instructions Manual page 17

Storing frozen food
The freezer section is designed for storage
of commercially frozen food and for freezing
food at home.
NOTE: For further information about prepar-
ing food for freezing or food storage times,
coritact your local Cooperative Extension
Service or check a freezer guide or reliable
cookbook.
Packaging
The secret of successful freezing is in the
packaging. The way you close and seal the
package must not allow air or moisture in or
out. Packaging done in any other way coukl
cause food odor and taste transfer through-
out the refrigerator and drying of frozen
food.
Packaging commended for use:
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Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
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Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
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Heavy-duty aluminum foil
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Plastic-coated paper
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Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from
a Saran film)
Follow package or container instructions for
proper freezing methods.
Do not use:
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Bread wrappers
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Non-polyethyl-ene plastic containers
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Containers without tight lids
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Waxed paper
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Waxed-coated freezer wrap
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Thin, semi-permeable wrap
The use of these wrappings could cause
food odor, taste transfer and drying of frozen
food.
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Fmezing
Do r lot expect your freezer to quick-freeze
any large quantity of food. Put no more
unfrozen food into the freezer than will
freexe within 24 hours (no more than 2 to
8 pcunds of food per cubic foot of freezer
spac:e). Leave enough space for air to
circr Ilate around packages. Be careful to
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enough room at the front so the door
can close tightly.
StlDrage times will vary according to the
qua1 ity of the food, the type of packaging or
wral I used (airtight and moisture-proof) and
the :'dorage temperature, which should be
0°F (-17.8%).
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