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FOOD STORAGE
IDEAS
Fresh Food Storage
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The fresh food compartment
shouUd be kept between 34 ° F and 40 ° F with an optimum temperature of 37 ° R
o
Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator sheUves,This reduces the circulation of air around the food and resuUts in uneven
cooling,
Fruits and Vegetables
o
Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to heUppreserve the fruit and vegetabUe quality for Uongertime periods,
Meat
o
Raw meat and pouUtry shouUd be wrapped secureUy so Ueakage and contamination
of other foods or surfaces does
not
Occur,
Frozen Food Storage
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The freezer compartment shouUd be kept at 0 ° F or Uower,
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A freezer operates most efficientUy when it is at Ueast2/3 full,
Packaging
Foods for Freezing
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To minimize dehydration and quality deterioration, use aUuminum 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),
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Wrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable freezer wrap prior to freezing,
Do not refreeze meat that has completely thawed,
Loading the Freezer
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Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one time, This overloads the freezer, slows the rate of freezing,
and can raise the temperature of frozen foods,
Leave a space between the packages, so cold air can circulate freely, allowing food to freeze as quickly as possible,
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Avoid storing hard-to-freeze foods such as ice cream and orange juice on the freezer door shelves, These foods are
best stored in the freezer interior where the temperature varies less,
ENERGY
SAVmNG mDEAS
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Locate the refrigerator
n 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 wiii help the refrigerator
operate more efficiently
o
Level the refrigerator so that the doors close tightly,
o
Refer to this Use & Care Manual for the suggested temperature control
settings
o
Do not overcrowd the refrigerator or block cold air vents, Doing so causes
Ihe refrigerator to run longer and use more energy,
Cover foods and wl pe containers dry before placing them in the
refrigerator, This cuts down on moisture build-up inside the unit,
o
Organize the refrigerator to reduce door openings, Remove as many
items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible,
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