Electrolux EW23CS65GW Use and Care Guide - Page 22

i!_iiii!_iiii!_iiii@ii!iii_!;!i!ii!ii!!!i'i!il;i@iiii:;@!i_i@!iii!il;i Storing Food Saving Energy Ideas fo r sot tin 9 foods Fresh food storage doorshevTehsesfoeodasre bessttored in the freezer interior where the temperature varies less. - Keepthefreshfoodcompartment between 34 Fand 40 Fwith an optimum _A'_ 0_d_ g ..... =......... WU_[ _VW_ _y . temperatureof37 F. Avoidovercrowdingthe refrigeratorshelves which reducesaircirculation and causes uneven cooling, Installation • hocatethe refrigeratorinthecoolestpartof the room outofdirectsunlight and away from heating ductsorregisters. Do not Fruits and ve etables g • Store fruits and vegetables in crisper drawers, wheretrapped moisture helps preserve food qualityforlongertime periods, Meat . Wrap raw meat and poultry securely so leakageand contamination ofotherfoodsor surfaces does not occur • Use the meat keeperdrawerforshort-term storage. Any meatto be kept Iongerthan two daysshouldbefrozen, placethe refrigeratornextto heat-producing appliances such as a range oven or dishwasher. If this is not possible, a section ofcabinetryoran added layerofinsulation between the two appliances will help the refrigeratoroperatemoreefficiently. • L.eve the refrgerator so that the doors c ose bghtly ' Temperature settin-s • Referto the"Controls section in this Use & Care Guide (beginning on page 11) for proceduresontemperaturesettings. ...... Frozen food storage Food storage . Keep the freezercompartmentat0 lower. ° F or • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator or blocking cold air vents. Doing so causes • A freezer operates most efficiently when it is at least 2/3full. the refrigerator to run longer and use more energy. 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). • 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. . Wrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable freezer wrap prior to freezing. • Do not refreeze meat that has completely 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 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