WHIRLPOOL EH120CXPW5
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Freezing food in your freezer
To wrap foods... / ,

1. Cut sheet of wrapping

material about onethird longer than distance around food to be wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat surface with food in center of sheet.

When freezer has cooled to a safe storage temperature, it may be loaded with frozen food. When you plan to freeze unfrozen food, see the following chart for the amount to freeze at

one time. I
Size of Freezer 12cuft. ( 346 L) 15 cu. ft. (433 L)

2. Bring front and back of wrapping together and fold in toward food, making at least two one-inch (2.5 cm) folds until food fits tightly

POUNDS OF FOOD TO FREEZE ONE TIME� AT
Meat or Fish 24 Ibs. (10.8 kg.] 30 Ibs. (13.5 kg.) Vegetables or Fruit 36 Ibs. (16.2 kg.) 45 Ibs. (20.25 kg.)

3. Crease

ends close to food to eliminate

air

�These amounts are based on USDA recommendations If too many packages of unfrozen food are packed at one time Into the freezer, the rate of freezing 1stoo slow Poor quality products result

Packaging and sealing food .. .
Airtight packaging IS important foods. Containers and wrappings in freezing should be moisture and vapor-proof and packages should be sealed carefullv to keen, moisture in and air out 4. Press all air from package twice Make sure fold against end of package Fold each end over is tight and fasten with freezer tape.

meats that have not been boned, pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to protect against tearing or puncturing. Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraft paper with cellophane bonded to it, special freezer bags, jars, cartons and freezer sealing tape for packaging your food items. You�ll find them at the supermarket or freezer dealer.

NOTE: When packaglng

Freezer burn can result If food is not properly wrapped. When this happens, food dehydrates and is of poor quality.

See booklet, �How to Preserve Foods the Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,� for complete information and tips on home freezing.

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