Electrolux 241940002 Use & Care Manual - Page 27

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Ideas for storing foods

Fresh food storage

• Keep the fresh food compartment between 34° F

and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F.

• Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves,

which reduces air circulation and causes uneven

cooling.

Fruits and vegetables

• Store fruits and vegetables in crisper drawers,

where trapped moisture helps preserve food

quality for longer time periods.

• Wash items and remove excess water.

• Wrap any items that have strong odors or high

moisture content.

Meat

• Wrap raw meat and poultry separately and

securely to prevent leaks and contamination of

other foods or surfaces.

• Use the Cool Zone drawer or Perfect Temp

drawer and set to meat/poultry setting for short-

term storage. Any meat to be kept longer than

two (2) days should be frozen.

Frozen food storage

• Keep the freezer compartment at 0° F or lower.

• A freezer operates most efficiently when it is at

least ²⁄₃ full.

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).

• Wrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable

freezer wrap prior to freezing.

• Do not refreeze meat that has completely

thawed.

Loading the freezer

• Prior to grocery shopping, activate "fast freeze"

so that on your return you can ensure your newly

purchased food designated for the freezer will be

preserved as quickly as possible.

• Activating "fast freeze" also will help your

freezer more efficiently maintain the selected

temperature after placing new purchases with

pre-existing frozen foods.

Storing Food and Saving Energy

• 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.

Ideas for saving energy

Installation

• Locate the refrigerator in the coolest part of

the room, out of direct sunlight, and away from

heating ducts or registers.

• Do not place 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 (2) appliances will help the refrigerator

operate more efficiently.

• Level the refrigerator so that the doors close

tightly.

Temperature settings

• Refer to the "Controls" section for procedures on

temperature settings.

Food storage

• Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator or blocking

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 possible.

• Do not place a hot container directly on a cold

shelf. Remember, such an extreme temperature

change may damage the glass.