Food Storage Guide; Storing Frozen Food - LG LBC20514 Owner's Manual

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

Storing Fresh Food
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and
moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This
prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to
ensure freshness.
Butter or margarine
Store opened butter in a covered dish or in a closed
compartment. When storing a larger quantity, wrap in
freezer packing and freeze.
Cheese
Store in original packaging until you are ready to use it.
Once opened, tightly rewrap with plastic wrap or aluminum
foil.
Milk
Clean the cartion. For best storage, place on an interior
shelf, not in the door.
Eggs
Store in original carton or in the egg compartment.
Fruit
Wash and let dry; store in plastic bags in the refrigerator.
Do not wash or pit berries until you are ready to eat them.
Berries should be selected and kept in their original
packaging (if there is any) or in a paper bag closed
halfway and set on a shelf.
Leafy vegetables
Remove original packaging and trim any dirty or discolored
parts. Wash in cold water and drain. Place in a plastic bag
or plastic container and store in the crisper.
Vegetables with skins (carrots,peppers)
Place in bags or plastic containers inside the crisper.
Fish
Consume fish or seafood the same day purchased.
Chef fresh
Store any meat in original airtight, moisture-proof packaging.
Rewrap if necessary.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic
containers with airtight lids can also be used.

STORING FROZEN FOOD

NOTE: For more information on how to prepare food to
be frozen such in a way to see the period they can be
stored consult a frozen food guide or a cook book.
Packaging
A great freezing depends on how great you package
the foods. When you seal the package make sure you
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remove all excess air and do not allow humidity.
A package that is incorrectly sealed will result in the
transmission of bad odors, contaminants inside your
refrigerator, and will cause your foods to dry.
Packaging Recommendations:
Use sealed plastic containers.
Use plastic containers with a smooth surface.
Package with aluminum foil of high resistance.
Wrap with paper layered with plastic.
Use water proof plastic.
Use recommended plastic bags to store frozen foods.
Follow these packaging or container instructions in
order to reach the best freezing.
Do not use:
Bread wrapping.
Plastic container not safe for storing.
Containers without lids or seals.
Waxed paper or waxed plastic.
Thin wrapping paper or not water proof
Freezing
IMPORTANT:
Do not keep bottles in the freezer
compartment; they may explode after freezing and
cause damage.
For the maximum use of your freezer do not store
excess food. Do not introduce a large amount of
unfrozen foods that cannot be frozen within 24 hours
(no more than 2 - 3 pounds or .91kg - 1.36 kg of food
per square inch of space in the freezer.) Sufficient
space must be left in order for the air to circulate
properly around the packages. Leave enough space
in order to close your refrigerator with out difficulty.
Storage times can vary depending on the type and
quality of the food, the way its package, or packaging
container used, (in comparison to air and humidity),
and the temperature it being stored in. Ice crystals
formed inside your package are normal it indicates
the air and humidity inside your package have
condensed.
NOTE: Let warm foods cool off at room temperature for
approximately 30 min, then wrap accordingly with the
methods mention above and freeze. By letting your
warm foods cool off before you introduce them to your
freezer it will save you energy.
WARNING
SUFFOCATING DANGER
Adequate ventilation is required when using dry ice.
Dry ice is Carbon Dioxide. When it evaporates it
produces oxygen, causing dizziness, slight headaches,
unconsciousness or death. Do not inhale these
vapors and properly ventilate the room while in use of
Dry Ice.