GE FH25 Use And Care Manual

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FREEZER PACKAGINGProper packaging is essential for successful freezing. Because solidly frozenfoods lose moisture in the dry 0° to 5“F. temperature of a freezer, they mustbe properly protected by top quality packaging materials that are moisture/vapor-proof. Freezer tape is used to seal wrappings and for labeling.Freezer packaging materialsMaterials UsesCartons with moisture, Fruits, vegetables,and vapor proof liners some meatsFoil containers Cooked foodsPolyethylene bags Baked foods, meatsGlass freezer jars Juices, fruits, vegetables,cooked foodsPlastic containers and Sauces, fruits, vegetablesboil-in bags cooked foodsMaterials UsesLaminated paper MeatsHeavy-duty foil Meats, baked goods,leftoversCellophane Baked goods,sandwiches, smallmeat cutsPackaging instructionsDrugstore Wrap1. Place food in centerof wrapping paper.2.3.Bringedgestwo paralleltogether. Foldin lock seam, repeatuntil the last fold restsfirmly on food.Fold ends, excludingas much air aspossible. Seal withtape or tie firmly withheavy string.Butchers’ WrapPlace food diagonally on one corner of paper. Rollpaper and food together diagonally, folding in extramaterial as you roll. Seal with freezer tape.Cartons and containers.Fruits, vegetables andcooked foods may bepackaged in freezercartons, containersand jars.IIAluminum foil.Place food on heavy-duty foil and mold foilto shape of the food.Only one thickness isrequired. No heat sealingor taping is necessary.t i—Labeling containers.Be sure to label allcontainers and packageswith contents and datethat it was placed in thefreezer. -13