Food Storage Guide - Westinghouse WQE4900AA User Manual

Food storage guide

Category Product
Meat Sausages and mince
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
TIP S & IN FOR M A TION
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.
Refrigerator Freezer
1-2 Days 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
2-3 Days 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.
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