LG LRMVC2306S Owners Manual - Page 33

Storing Food Food Storage Tips Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness. CAUTION • Do not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins. Doing so may cause damage to the bin or personal injury if items are removed with excessive force. • Do not store glass containers in the freezer. Contents may expand when frozen, break the container and cause injury. How to Store Food • Butter or Margarine - Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze. • Cheese - Store in original wrapping until used. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. • Milk - Wipe milk cartons. For coldest milk, place containers on an interior shelf. • Eggs - Store in original carton on interior shelf, not on door shelf. • Fruit - Do not wash or hull fruit until it is ready to be used. Sort and keep fruit in original container in a crisper, or store in completely closed paper bag on refrigerator shelf. • Leafy Vegetables - Remove store wrapping, trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas, wash in cold water, and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper. • Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers) - Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper. • Fish - Freeze fresh fish and shellfish if they are not being eaten the same day purchased. Eating OPERATION 33 fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased is recommended. • Leftovers - Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or store in plastic containers with tight lids. Storing Frozen Food Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook for further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times. Freezing Your freezer will not quick-freeze a large quantity of food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer space). Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly. Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (how airtight and moisture-proof) and the storage temperature. Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal. This simply means that moisture in the food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice crystals. NOTE • Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, and then package and freeze. Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy. Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out. If it does, you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and could also dry out frozen food. Packaging recommendations • Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids • Straight-sided canning/freezing jars • Heavy-duty aluminum foil • Plastic-coated paper • Non-permeable plastic wraps • Specified freezer-grade self-sealing plastic bags Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods. Do not use ENGLISH