Freezing food in your fre
n
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 folIowIng c-hart for the amount to freeze at
one time.
‘These amourts ore based on USDA recommer-
dotions If too
rmory
packages of unfrorer food
are pocked a- ane time in:<, the freezer the rote
of freezing IS tc slow, Poor aual~ty products resait
Packaging and sealing food...
Airtight packaging IS important IP freezing
foods ContairTers and wrappings should be
morsture and vapor-proof and packages should
be sealed car+-afully to keep moisture In and ar
Freezer burr COP result If food IS not properly
dropped When this happens, food dehydrates
and is of poor Juality
sezer
To wrap foods...
1.
Cut sheet of wrapping material about one-
third longer than distance around food to be
wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat sur-
face with food in center of sheet
2. Bring front and bock of wrapping together
and fold In toward food, making at least two
one-inch (2 5 cm) folds until food fits tightly
against wrapping.
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3. Crease ends close to food to ellmlnate olr
4. Press all air from package Fold each end over
twice Make sure fold IS tight and fasten
against end of package with freezer tape
NOTE:
When packaging meats that hove not
been boned, pod sharp edges with extra wrap
or use stockinette to protect against tearing or
puncturing
Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraft pa-
oer with cellophane bonded to It, special freezer
bogs, jars. cartons and freezer sealing tape for
pockaging your food items You’ll find them at the
supermarket or freezer dealer
See booklet, “How to Preserve Foods the
Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,”
for complete information and tips on home
freezing.
