Suggested Storage Times; Tips On Freezing Foods; To Save Money In Energy And Food Costs - Kenmore Refrigerator Owner's Manual

Suggested Storage Times
Eating quality drops
after time shown
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
AT AT
35 ° to 40°F. 0°F.
(2 ° to 4_C.) (-18°C.)
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beei & Lamb) .................. 3 to
Roasts (Pork&Vea[) .................... 3 to
SteaksIBeef) ................................... 3 to
Chops (Lamb).............. 3 to
Chops (Pork) ................................. 3 to
Ground & Stew Meats ............. 1 to
Variety Meats ..................... l to
Sausage(Pork) ........................
Ito
Processed Meats
Bacon ............................................ 7
Frankfurters ...................... 7
Ham
(Whole) ...............................
7
Ham (Haft)..........................................3 to
Ham (Slices) .......................... 3
LuncheonMeals .......................... 3 to
Sausage(Smoked) ...................... 7
Sausage(Dry & Semi-Dry) .............. t 4 to
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meals and
Meal Dishes......................... 3 to 4
Gravy & Meat Broth .................... 1 to 2
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey(Whole) ......... I to 2
Chicken (Pieces).................... I to 2
Turkey(Pieces)
. .............. .....................
I to 2
Duck& Goose (Whole) ............ 1 1o2
Gibbts ........................ 1 to 2
Cooked Poultry
Pieces(Coveredwith Broth) ......... 1 to 2
Pieces(Not Covered) ........... 3 to 4
Cooked Pou!tryDishes............. 3 to 4
Fried Chicken
.................................. 3 tO 4
(Other than for meats & poultry)
Mostfruitsand vegetables................... ,........
5 6 to 12
5 41o 8
5 6 to 12
5 6to9
5 3 to4
2 3 to4
2 3 to4
2 t to2
1
t/2
I to2
5 I to2
! to2
5 Freezing
not recom _
21 mended
2 to3
2 to3
12
9
6
6
3
6
!
4to6
4
FREEZER
8_12 months
Lean fish ............................................... 6-8 months
Fatty Fish,rolts and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles ....................... 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
feffovers (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton) .................. 1 month max
Meals, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in
quality and age; consequently, safe storage times in your
refrigerator will vary.
New techniques are constantly being developed
Consult the College or County Extension Service or
your local Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods.
Tips on freezing foods
1. Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains
quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality,
2. Freeze fruits and vegetables quickly after
picking. The sooner you do, the better the frozen
product will be, with less culling and sorting to do..
3, Use food wraps designed especially for
freezing.
To store ice cream-Fine-quality ice cream, with high
cream content, will normally require slightly lower
temperatures than more "airy" already-packaged
brands with low cream contenL
• It will be necessary to experiment to determine the
freezer compartment location and temperature control
selting to keep your ice cream at the right serving
temperature.
• The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder
than the front.
To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in
freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping
material) forming it carefully to the shape of the
contents. This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of
the package to provide a good, Iasting seal
Don't refreeze meat that has completely thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once
For convenience
" Store like things together.. This saves both time and
electricity because you can find foods faster.
• Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up
promptly.
• Use door shelves or bins br most often used items
To save money in energy and food costs,..
• Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or bil..
• Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will last
longer when stored in closed plastic containers or
wrapped in plastic film
• Do not overload your fresh food or freezer
compartment with a lot of warm food at once.
• Open the doors the fewest times possible to save
electrical energy.
• When going out of town for severaf days, leave
as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator. If
your refrigerator has an icemaker, move the icemaker
feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and shut off water
to the refrigerator.