of wrapping maferlal about onethird longer thap 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 followlng chart for the amount to freeze at
one time.
POUNDS OF FOOD TO FREEZE ONE TIME� AT
Size of Freezer
16 cu. ft. (452.8 L) �These amobrts
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 against wrapping
Meat or Fish
32 Ibs. [ 14.4 kg.) are based
Vegetables or Fruit
48 Ibs. (21.6 kg.) recc!lmer 7 3. Crease erlds close to food to eliminate air
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datlons If too -napy packages cf .Jrmfrc.?er fOocl are pocked at one time ,rtc tbe freeze: Te �ate cf freez�ng s too slow Poor qualltv products result
Packaging and sealing food...
Airtight packaglng IS Important In freezlng foods Containers and wrappings should be moisture and vapor-proof and packages should be sealed carefully to keep moisture IV and air 4. Press all air from package twice Make sure fold against end of package
IS tight
Fold each end over and fasten tape
out
with freezer
packaging meats that have not been boned, pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to protect against tearing or puncturtng Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraft paper with cellophane bonded to It, special freezer bags, jars, cartons and freezer sealing tape for packaging yourfood Items You II find them atthe supermarket or freezer dealer Freezer burn can result if food IS not properly wrapped When this happens. food dehydrates and IS of poor quality
NOTE: When
See booklet, �How to Preserve Foods the Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,� for complete information and tips on home freezing.
