Sub-Zero Built-In Refrigeration Use & Care Information Manual page 33

F O O D S TO R AG E R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S
D E L I F O O D S , DA I RY P R O D U C T S
D E L I F O O D S
thinly sliced lunch meats
egg, chicken, tuna and ham salads
macaroni salads
pre-stuffed chops, chicken breasts
store-prepared convenience meals
DA I RY F O O D S
butter
cottage or ricotta cheese
cream cheese
natural cheese (cheddar, brick, etc.)
process cheese
grated Parmesan or Romano
yogurt
whole, lowfat or skim milk
E G G S
fresh, in shell
hard cooked
liquid pasteurized or egg substitutes
opened
unopened
C O O K E D M E AT & P O U LT RY L E F TOV E R S
cooked meat and meat dishes
gravy and meat broth
fried or plain chicken, pieces
cooked poultry dishes
pieces covered with broth, gravy
chicken nuggets, patties
S O U P S & S T E W S
vegetable
meat added
* Recommended freezer storage temperature is 0˚F (-18˚C). (NR) stands for not recommended for freezing.
A N D O T H E R F O O D S
Recommended Storage Life
Temperature (refrigerator)
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1–2 days
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–5 days
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–5 days
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1 day
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1–2 days
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3 months
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1–2 weeks
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 2 weeks
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–6 months 6–8 months
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–4 weeks
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1 year
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1 month
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1–2 weeks
32˚F (0˚C) 3 weeks
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1 week
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3 days
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 10 days
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–4 days
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1–2 days
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–4 days
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–4 days
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1–2 days
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1–2 days
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–4 days
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–4 days
Storage Life
(freezer)* Comments
NR Check "use by" or "sell by" dates.
NR These foods do not freeze well. If you need
NR to freeze, do so immediately, not after they
NR have been held in the refrigerator.
NR
1 year Check "sell by" dates.
4 weeks
Store cheese in original packaging until
ready to use. After opening, rewrap tightly
6–8 months in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Thaw frozen cheese in the refrigerator to
reduce crumbling.
NR Keep fresh eggs refrigerated.
NR
Do not eat hard cooked eggs that have
NR been at room temperature for more than
1 year 2 hours.
2–3 months Refrigerate or freeze leftovers in covered
2–3 months shallow containers within 2 hours after
4 months cooking. Reheat leftovers to 165˚F (74˚C).
4–6 months
6 months
1–3 months
2–3 months Reheat to at least 165˚F (74˚C) before
2–3 months serving.
33