FOO STORAG
Use these storage times as a guide. Actual storage
times vary since food quality always varies.
FOR THE REFRIGERATOR SECTION
Moving air is the best way to cool food_ but it can carry
odors and dry out food. If not wrapped, most food
becomes limp, stale and unappetizing, To protect food
from air, cover it or place it in a freezer container or bag
before refrigerating°
Wrap att food unless you're putting it in the storage
d rawers.
Bread= Refrigeration slows molding but bread still gets
stale with time, so use within three days.
Dairy products: Keep product carton close& Use milk,
cream or cottage cheese within 5 day& 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 two weeks, Store enough unwrapped butter for
table use in the butter compartment. Use in two days.
Wrapped butter keeps about two weeks.
Eggs: Store unwashed. Use within two weeks.
Fish: Clean. Wrap tightly.. Freeze, unless you use it the
same day you buy it.
Fruits: Wash, dry and store in crisper or humidrawer
compartment. Store fruits with strong aromas (apples,
melons) in plastic bags. Berries keep up to three days
if stored, unwashed, in a shaIlow, cove_ed bowl
ke1±_er8: Let cooi be_c.i'estodng W_ap ',:_fe',i..Use 7_,!thi_
two days (or freeze).
Meat: Wrap fresh meats bosely te_,d seal? W_p smok--
÷d meats tightly. Use foiI or pIastic w_ap.. Store in meat
drawer or on !ower shetf. For beat _÷s:...:l,_:_u_;,_ _'ithhq
times shown beto'w,:
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Bacon and other Smoked M,sats !4 days
Cold Cutso.(Date on Package). or3 days
Ground Meat ................. t-2 days
Liver and other Organ Meats ............. t-2 days
Steaks and Roasts (Fresh) ............... 2-3 days
Pe,u_tn/: Rinse before storing. Wrap looseiy in foit or
plastic wrap and seal_ (Wrap giblets separately.) Use
within 2 days.
VegetabRes: Wash, drain and store in crisper or
humidrawer compartment or store unwashed in plastic
wrap.
FOR THE FREEZER
Food to go in the freezer needs special packaging
Many times supermarket wrappings are not good
enough., Food must have a second wrapping or be
repackaged if it will be stored !onger than a week or two_
Wrap carefully and seal. Contact with air shortens the
life of food. Containers must be airtight,. Fresh foods
that are already packaged, such as bread or poultry,
should be rewrappedo Use heavy-duty aluminum foil,
freezer paper and tape or special freezer containers with
tight fitting lids
T! AND TIPS
Freeze food only when it is fresh and in top condi-
tion. Do not refreeze.
Label and date each package. Use food with the
oldest date first,
When loading the freezer, leave enough space at the
front to tet the door close completely and seal,
FREEZER STORAGE TBMES
No longer than
Bread ................................... 6 months
Butter, Margarine ................... 6,.9 months
Cooked Dishes .............................. 3 months
Fish (Packaged Frozen) .................... 3 months
Fruits ........................................ 12 months
Ice Cream ...................................... 1 month
Juice Concentrate ........................ 6 months
Meats
Bacon and other Smoked Meats ....... I month
Beef or Lamb ........................ 5-6 months
Ground Meat ......................... 2-3 months
Liver and other Variety Meats ....... 3-4 months
Pork or Vea! .......................... 8-9 months
Poultry ....................................... 4-6 months
Poultry Giblets ............................ 3 months
Vegetables ................................... 12 months
5[',!ERGY SAVING T_P$
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sure door is shut after each use so cold air
2 Reduce door openings.. _{bur cooling syster,q
won't have to run as ofter_
3 Keep the coils on the rear of refrigerator
clean. '_sur refrigerator motor works harder
when coils are dusty,, Clean the coils at _east
every three months
4. Adjust temperature controls,, fly a warmer
setting,. Your _efrigerator may be colder than
needed° Check fleezer temperature with ice
cream,, if it is hard to serve, the freezer is
colder than needed,. Check refrigerator with
milk. long as it keeps wel_, your
refrigerator is cold enough,.
5. Don't put hot foods in refrigerator.
6. Don't block the inside air vents. When food
blocks the air flow, temperatures may be
uneven and cooling less effective,
7. Keep your refrigerator level and stable so the
doors seal tightly. See INSTALL on page 2.
8, Keep refrigerator away from stove or other
heat source& A cool and dry place lets your
refrigerator work best.