Food Storage Guide - Electrolux ETB2302J-A User Manual

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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

CATEGORY
Meat Sausages and Mince 1-2 Days
Chops and Steak
Cold Meats
Roasts
Poultry Chicken
Roast Chicken
Eggs
Seafood Whole fish and fillets
Lobster and crabs
Prawns
Dairy Milk
Yoghurt
Hard Cheeses
Soft Cheeses
Butter
Fruit & Every fruit and vegetable has a different
Vegetables 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.
PRODUCT REFRIGERATOR
3-4 Days
3-5 Days
3-5 Days
1-2 Days
3-5 Days
6 Weeks
2-3 Days
1-2 Days
1-2 Days
7- 10 Days
7- 10 Days
2 Weeks – 2
Months
1-2 Weeks
8 Weeks
3-4 Days
FREEZER STORAGE TIPS
2-3 Months Keep cold meat at the back of the
refrigerator where it is coldest.
Plastic can cause meat to sweat if
4-6 Months
stored in refrigerator for more than
a day.
4-6 Months
Roast can take up to 48 hours to
defrostnproperly, transfer frozen
roast to the refrigerator 2 days
12 Months
before use.
2 Months If poultry takes on a smell or colour
you are unsure about it is best to
throw it out.
12 Months
Whole eggs are not suitable for
freezing, slightly beaten eggs may
Not Suitable
be frozen for four months.
2 Months Store in an airtight container or foil.
2 Months
2 Months Never freeze prawns in salty water
as this will dehydrate the flesh.
Not Suitable If dairy takes on a smell or colour and
you are unsure about it, it is best to
throw it out.
Not Suitable
Depending on the variety hard cheese
2 Months
can last from 2 weeks to 2 months.
(Grated)
Not Suitable
12 Months
8-12 Months Keep vegetables in the crisper and
away from the air vents to avoid
When freezing
freezing.
chop and
blanch in small
portions.
Don't wash fruit and vegetables
before storing them in the refrigerator
as this can make them susceptible to
rotting.
2-6 Months Store in sealed container.
Freeze meals in small portion sizes to
limit wastage.