Food Storage Guide - Electrolux ETB2502H-H User Manual

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

CATEGORY PRODUCT
MEAT Sausages and Mince 1-2 Days
Chops and Steak
Cold Meats
Roasts
POULTRY Chicken
Roast Chicken
Eggs
SEAFOOD Whole fish and fillets 2-3 Days
Lobster and crabs
Prawns
DAIRY Milk
Yoghurt
Hard Cheeses
Soft Cheeses
Butter
FRUIT & Every fruit and vegetable has a
VEGETABLES
different shelf life. Some stay fresh
for a couple of days e.g beans,
others can last for a couple of
months e.g. onions.
LEFT OVERS Homemade meals
IMPORTANT
Please note, use this information as a guide only, actual
storage times will vary depending on how you use your
refrigerator, climatic conditions and the freshness of the food.
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REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
2-3 Months
3-4 Days 4-6 Months
3-5 Days 4-6 Months
3-5 Days 12 Months
1-2 Days 2 Months
3-5 Days 12 Months
6 Weeks Not Suitable
2 Months
1-2 Days 2 Months
1-2 Days 2 Months
Until Expiry Date Not Suitable
7- 10 Days Not Suitable
2 Weeks – 2 Months 2 Months (Grated)
1-2 Weeks Not Suitable
8 Weeks 12 Months
8-12 Months
When freezing
chop and blanch
in small portions.
3-4 Days 2-6 Months
STORAGE TIPS
Keep cold meat at the back of the
refrigerator where it is coldest.
Plastic can cause meat to sweat if
stored in refrigerator for more
than a day.
Roast can take up to 48 hours to
defrost properly, transfer frozen
roast to the refrigerator 2 days
before use.
If poultry takes on a smell or
colour you are unsure about it is
best to throw it out.
Whole eggs are not suitable for
freezing, slightly beaten eggs may
be frozen for four months.
Store in an airtight container or foil.
Never freeze prawns in salty water
as this will dehydrate the flesh.
If dairy takes on a smell or colour
and you are unsure about it, it is
best to throw it out.
Depending on the variety hard
cheese can last from 2 weeks to
2 months.
Keep vegetables in the crisper
and away from the air vents to
avoid freezing.
Don't wash fruit and vegetables
before storing them in the refrigerator
as this can make them susceptible to
rotting.
Store in sealed container.
Freeze meals in small portion sizes
to limit wastage.