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A freezer operates most efficiently when it is slowly loaded to 2/3 full.
P
ACKAGING
F
OODS FOR
F
REEZING
To minimize 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-
flavour (freezer burn).
Wrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable freezer wrap prior to freezing.
Do not refreeze meat that has completely thawed.
L
OADING THE
F
REEZER
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.
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.
Care and Cleaning
Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills
immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year.
Never
use metallic scouring
pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface.
Do not
wash any removable parts in a dishwasher.
When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. You must turn gas off
at the source or have adequate flex line to move the refrigerator. Do not
shift the refrigerator from side to side as this may tear or gouge the
floor covering and damage the gas supply line.
Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated
surfaces with wet or damp hands.
