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Fresh Food Storage
store vegetables in plastic bags or airtight con-
The fresh food compartment
of a refrigerator
tainers to reduce moisture loss.
shoukt be kept between 34°F and 40°F with an
• Always wrap odorous _bods such as onions and
optimum temperature
of 37°E To check the
cabbage so the odor does not transfbr to other
temperature,
place an appliance thermometer
in
_hods.
a glass of water and plaee in the center of the
• While vegetables need a certain amount of
refrigerator. Check after 24 hours. If the tern-
moisture to remain fresh, too innch moisture
perature is above 40°F adjust the controls as
can shorten storage times (especially lettuce).
explained on page 4.
Be sure the vegetables are well drained before
Avoid overorowding the refrigerator shelves,
storing. It m W also be help_hl to place a layer
O_rcrowding
reduces the circulation of air
of paper towels in the bottom of the bag to
areund the food and results in uneven cooling,
absorb any excess moisture.
Leave breathing space around food containers
for best cooling results.
Dairy
Food
• Store butter and margarine in the Dairy-
The storage requirements
for different foods
Compartment
found in the refrigerator door.
vaU depending on the temperature
and mois-
ture needed, Refer to the Food Storage
• Most dais' foods such as milk, cream, sour
Chart on pages 10-11 for approximate
stor-
cream and cottage cheese have freshness dates
age times. To maintain the best possible quali-
on their cartons for appropriate lengfi_ of stor-
b,, keep the fullowing considerations
age. Store these foods in the original eaiton
iu mind:
and refrigerate immediately after purchasing
and each use. Close carton lids tightly to keep
Meat
and Cheese
out air and odors.
• To m_ximize storage time store these items in
• Occasionally mold will develop on the surface
the Meat/Cheese drawer. Re{_r to page 7 for
of hard cheeses (Swiss, Cheddar, Parmesan),
temperature
settings.
The moldy areas can be trimmed away and
the remaining cheese will still be flavorful and
Fruits
and Vegetables
safe to eat.
• Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture
to help keep }baits and vegetables fresh. The
Frozen Food Storage
Vari Crisper (select models) allows the tools-
The freezer compartment of a refrigerator
ture level to be adjusted depending on what is
should be kept at O°F or lower. To cheek the
stored in the crisper. Refer to page 6 for set-
freezer, place an appliance thermometer
ring the control,
between the fi-ozell packages and check after 24
• Fruit and vegetable quali_ affects the length
hours. A freezer operates more efficiently when
of storage. Qnali_ can vary"fi'om item to item,
it is at least two-thirds full. If not this fidl, it will
warier' to varie_ and season tn season. For
be helpful to fill milk cartons half full of water
example, a rainy growing season can cause let-
and place them in the freezer.
tuce to be bro\_qawhen purchased or brox_na
Refer to the Food Storage Chart on pages
more quickly. Sort fruits and vegetables before
storage and use bruised or soft items first.
10-11 for approximate
storage
times. For
the best results when freezing foods, follow
Discard those showing signs of decay,
these guidelines:
• When storing vegetables, the crispers will per-
form better if they are at least b,vo-thirds full.
Packaging
Foods
for Freezing
If the? are less than two-thirds full, ahvays
• When fieezing fruits and vegetables select
fresh, top-quality products.
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