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STORING FOOD AND SAVING ENERGY
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 deli drawer to store meat/poultry 
for short-term storage. Any meat to be kept 
longer than two 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 ⅔ 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 “quick
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 “quick freeze” also will help your
freezer more efficiently maintain the selected
temperature after placing new purchases with 
pre-existing frozen foods.
•  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 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.