Storage Temperature Too High Off-taste/odor in ice
Store frozen food at about 0°F (- 17.8?C). Ice in Uncovered Bin Attracts Airborne Odors
Adjust temperature control (if freezer has one) Use ice cubes rapidly to prevent them from getting
to a colder setting. old and stale. Store large quantities of ice in
Food Improperly Wrapped or Packaged freezer bag or covered container.
Use only moisture-vapor-proof packaging specifi- Old Ice
cally designed and recommended for freezer use. Dump ice that has developed an odor or off-taste
(See ?Freezer burn? problem and pages 3 and 4.) and make new supply.
No power Water Quality
Freezer Unplugged Some water contains minerals (such as sulfur)
Reconnect plug to outlet. Install freezer so that that have a strong taste or odor which may require
plug cannot be accidentally pulled out. a softener or filter to remove.
Overloaded Circuit Improper Wrapping of Food in Freezer
Check house fuse or circuit breaker. Make sure or Refrigerator
freezer is on separate circuit. Wrap all food in moisture-vapor-proof packages to
prevent transfer of odors to ice. (See pages 3-5.)
Power Failure
Ice Bin/Freezer Need Cleaning
l Determine how long power will be off.
Short period: If lid/door is not opened, a fully- l Clean up spills as they occur to prevent odor
transfer. When defrosting, clean freezer parts
loaded freezer will keep food frozen for up to two with warm water and mild detergent.
days; a half-full (or less) freezer may not stay
frozen for more than one day. l Wash freezer with a baking soda and water
solution.
Long period: As soon after the power goes
off as possible, place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in l Rinse and dry.
freezer for every cu. ft. of freezer space. This
Plumbing to Ice Maker/New Ice Maker
should keep temperature below freezing for Follow freezer installation instructions for proper
3-4 days in a fully-loaded 10 cu. ft. freezer, and
2-3 days in one that is half-full (or less). hook-up of water to the ice maker. The first few
loads of ice from a new ice maker may have an
l Keep freezer closed except to add more dry ice off-taste and should be disposed of, readying the
or remove it when power comes on. unit to make a new supply.
Storing food while defrosting freezer
Time for Regular Defrosting and Cleaning
Personal Injury Hazard l When possible, defrost freezer when frozen food
Wear gloves when handling dry ice to supply is low.
protect hands. Failure to do so could result l Store packages in the freezer section of the
in dry ice burns. refrigerator.
l Put frozen packages in an insulated ice chest.
OR... Wrap food in newspaper, stack and cover
with a blanket to insulate.
OR... Pack food packages in a cooler and cover
with dry ice.
(See ?No power? problem for details on dry
ice usage.)
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