Storing Food And Saving Energy - Frigidaire FRFG1723AV Use & Care Manual

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STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY

Ideas for storing foods
Fresh food storage
• Keep the fresh food compartment
between 34°F and 44°F with an opti-
mum temperature of 37°F.
• Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator
shelves, which reduces air circulation
and causes uneven cooling.
• Avoid placing food in front of air
ports. (See CONTROLS AND SET-
TINGS for illustration.)
Fruits and vegetables
• Store fruits and vegetables in crisper
drawers, where trapped moisture
helps preserve food quality for longer
time periods.
• Do not wash items until ready to use.
Remove excess water before placing
inside unit.
• Wrap any items that have strong
odors or high moisture content.
Meat
Wrap raw meat and poultry separately
and securely to prevent leaks and con-
tamination of other foods or surfaces.
Frozen food storage
• Keep the freezer compartment at 0°F
or lower.
• A freezer operates most efficiently
when it is at least ⅔ full.
Packaging foods for freezing
• To minimize food dehydration and
quality deterioration, use aluminum foil,
freezer wrap, freezer bags, or airtight
containers. Force as much air out of
the packages as possible and seal them
tightly. Trapped air can cause food to
dry out, change color, and develop an
off-flavor (freezer burn).
• Wrap fresh meats and poultry with
suitable freezer wrap prior to freezing.
• Do not refreeze meat that has com-
pletely thawed.
Loading the freezer
• Prior to grocery shopping, we
recommend you activate Freeze
Boost to freeze your food faster It will
remain active for up to 24 hours
• Activating Freeze Boost will help the
freezer more efficiently maintain the
selected temperature after placing
new purchases with pre-existing
frozen foods.
• Avoid adding too much warm food to
the freezer at one time. This over-
loads the freezer, slows the rate of
freezing, and can raise the tempera-
ture of frozen foods.
• Leave a space between packages, so
cold air can circulate freely, allowing
food to freeze as quickly as possible.
Ideas for saving energy
Installation
• Locate the refrigerator in the coolest
part of the room, out of direct
sunlight, and away from heating
ducts or registers.
• Do not place the refrigerator next to
heat-producing appliances such as a
range, oven, or dishwasher. If this is
not possible, a section of cabinetry or
an added layer of insulation between
the two appliances will help the re-
frigerator operate more efficiently.
• Level the refrigerator so that the
doors close tightly.
Temperature settings
Refer to the CONTROLS AND SETTINGS
for procedures on temperature settings.
Food storage
• Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator
or blocking cold air vents. Doing so
causes the refrigerator to run longer
and use more energy.
• Cover foods and wipe containers dry
before placing them in the refrig-
erator. This cuts down on moisture
build-up inside the unit.
• Organize the refrigerator to reduce
door openings. Remove as many
items as needed at one time and
close the door as soon as possible.
• Do not place a hot container directly
on a cold shelf. Remember, such an
extreme temperature change may
damage the glass.