Owner's manual

FOOD STORAGE IDEAS

Fresh Food Storage

• The fresh food compartment shouId be kept between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° E

• Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves.This reduces the circulation of air around the food and resuIts in uneven

cooling.

Fruits and Vegetables

• Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to hetp preserve the fruit and vegetabIe quaIity for longer time periods.

Meat

• Raw meat and poultry should be wrapped securely so leakage and contamination of other foods or surfaces does not

occur.

Frozen Food Storage

• The freezer compartment should be kept at 0° F or lower.

• A freezer operates most efficiently when it is at least 2/3 fuIL

Packaging Foods for Freezing

• To minimize dehydration and quatity deterioration, use aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags or airtight containers.

Force as much air out of the packages as possible and seaI them tightly. Trapped air can cause food to dry out,

change color, and deveIop an off-flavor (freezer burn).

• Wrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable freezer wrap prior to freezing.

• Do not refreeze meat that has compIetety thawed.

Loading the Freezer

• 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 coId air can circulate freety, atlowing food to freeze as quickty 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 Iess.

ENERGY SAVING IDEAS

* Locate the refrigerator in the cooIest part of the room, outof direct sunlight,

and away from heating ducts or registers. Do not pIace the refrigerator

next to heat-producing appliances such as a range, oven, or dishwasher.

If this is not possible, a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation

between the two appliances will help the refrigerator operate more

efficiently.

° Level the refrigerator so that the doors close tightIy.

° Refer to this Use & Care Manual for the suggested temperature controI

settings.

° Periodic cleaning of the condenser wilI help the refrigerator run more

efficientIy. See the Care and Cleaning Charton page 19.

° Do not overcrowd the refrigerator or block 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 possibIe.