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Storing Food Saving Energy
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in the freezer interior where the temperature
Fresh food storage varies less.
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between 34 Fand 40 Fwith an optimum 0_d_ WU_[ _VW_ _y
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Avoidovercrowdingthe refrigeratorshelves • hocatethe refrigeratorinthecoolestpartof
which reducesaircirculation and causes the room outofdirectsunlight and away
uneven cooling, from heating ductsorregisters. Do not
Fruits and ve etables placethe refrigeratornextto heat-producing
g appliances such as a range oven or
• Store fruits and vegetables in crisper dishwasher. If this is not possible, a section
drawers, wheretrapped moisture helps ofcabinetryoran added layerofinsulation
preserve food qualityforlongertime periods, between the two appliances will help the
Meat refrigeratoroperatemoreefficiently.
. • Leve the refrgerator so that the doors c ose
Wrap raw meat and poultry securely so .
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leakageand contamination ofotherfoodsor '
surfaces does not occur Temperature settin-s
• Use the meat keeperdrawerforshort-term • Referto the"Controls section in this Use
storage. Any meatto be kept Iongerthan two & Care Guide (beginning on page 11) for
daysshouldbefrozen, proceduresontemperaturesettings.
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. Keep the freezercompartmentat0 ° F or
lower.
• A freezer operates most efficiently when it is
at least 2/3full.
Packaging foods for freezing
. To minimize food dehydration and quality
deterioration, use aluminum 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).
. Wrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable
freezer wrap prior to freezing.
• Do not refreeze meat that has completely
thawed.
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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 packages, so cold
air can circulate freely, allowing food to freeze
as quickly as possible.
• Avoid storing hard-to-freeze foods, such as
ice cream and orange juice, on the freezer
Food storage
• Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator or
blocking cold air vents. Doing so causes
the refrigerator to run longer and use more
energy.
• Cover foods and wipe containers dry before
placing them in the refrigerator. This cuts
down on moisture build-up inside the unit.
• 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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