Food Storage Times and Tips
Use thes_estorage times as a guide. Actual Storage times
vary, since food qua!ity always varies.
For the Refrigerator Section
Bread: Refrigeration slows molding. But bread still gets stale
with time, so use within 3 days.
Dairy Products: Keep cartons closed. Use milk, cream or
cottage cheese within 5 days. Wrap cheese tightly with foil or
plastic wrap. Hard cheese (cheddar, etc.) will keep as long as
a month. Soft cheeses will keep up to 2 Weeks.Wrapped
butter keeps about 2 weeks.
Eggs: Store unwashed. Use within 2 weeks.
Fish: Clean. Wrap tightly. Freeze unless you use it the same
day you buy it.
Freezer Storage Times No longer than
Bread 6 Months
Butter, Margarine 2-9 Months
Cooked Dishes 3 Months
Fish (packaged frozen) 3 Months
Fruits 12 Months
Ice Cream 1 Month
Juice Concentrate 6 Months
Meats-
Bacon, other Smoked Meats 1 Month
Beef or Lamb 5-6 Months
"Ground Meat 3-4 Months
Liver, other Variety Meats 3-4 Months
Pork or Veal 4 Months
Poultry 4-6 Months
Vegetables 8 Months
Fruits: Wash, dry and store in crisper. Stoi'e fruits with strong
aromas (apples, melons) in plastic bags, Berries keep up to 3
days, if stored unwashed, in a shallow open bowl.
Leftovers: Let cool before storing, Wrap We'll_Use within 2
days (or freeze). .:r ,
Meat: Wrap meats loosely (and seal), Wrapsrnoked meats
tightly, Use foil or plastic wrap. Store in m:eatdrawer or on
lower shelf. For best results, usewithin recommended times.
Refrigerator StoraqeTimes
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Bacon and other Smok_:d: _!_i:_:_:i:: i!-i!;;!_:!_:i:ii 14 Days
Cold Cuts.., (D&teo:tli_#_#_i_i_:!i!! :i :;_iii:i:ii:i:::;i!::_3 Days
GroundMeat ..........: :.:_:i?_i!::-i_i'i;':i!i_:::":_i'i;:i;!::i:_:ii.;::_i:i_iiii!:I: :J-2 Days
Liver and :'::i';!?:!:;::;i:!:C 1_2 Days
Steaks and Roast :(Fresh) -:-: - "_;i_);i;i;../ 2-3 Days
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Poultry: Rinse before storing. _rap Ioo_8_i_i_f0.i!:or plastic
wrap and seal. (Wrap giblets se_pa&tel_}:._:"eithin 2 da_s.
Vegetables: Wash, drain and store in crisper. Oi' store
unwashed in plastic wrap .....
Forthe Freezer Section
Wrap carefullyand seal Contactwithair shorter_si_e lifeoffood.
So containersmust be airtight.Fresilfoodsthat are:already
packaged,such asbread Orpoultry,shou d be::_rewi_pped.Use
heavy duty aluminumfoilfreezer paperandtape or specialfreezer
containers.
Freeze foodonly when it isfresh and intop condition. Donot
refreeze.
Energy Saving Tips
Ways to Save Power, Save Money, and Still enjoy your
Kenmore.
1. Close the door as soon as you can. Make sure the
door isfully shut after each use, so cold air doesn't
escape.
2. Keep the condenser coils clean. YourKenmore's motor
works harder when coils are dusty.Clean the coils at
least once every 3 months.They are on the back of your
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Kenmore so air circulates freely.
3._ Adjust the cold control. Try a warmer setting.Your re-
frigerator may be colder than needed. Check the refrig-
erator temperature with milk. As long as it keeps well,
your refrigerator is cold enough.
4. Don't put hot foods in the refrigerator.
5. Don't allow more than W' of frost to build up in the
frozen food storage section.
6. Reduce door openings, so your cooling system won't
have to run asoften.
7. Keep your refrigerator reasonably level. So the door
seals tightly.When the door isclosed, the door gaskets
should touchthe refrigeratorall the way around. Ifr_ot,
make your refrigeratormore level.Use the adjustment
screw under the refrigerator.
Label and date each package. Use foodwith the oldest datefirst.
"When loading the freezer, allow enough space atthe front to letthe
door close completely and seal.
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Keep the refrigerator away from the stove or other
heat sources. A cool and dry place lets yourrefrigerator
work best.