Food Storage Recommendations - Sub-Zero 600 Series BI-30U User Manual

F O O D S T O R A G E R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S
F I S H , M E AT S A N D P O U LT RY
F R E S H F I S H & S E A F O O D
cod, flounder, haddock
sole bluefish, perch
mackerel, salmon
shrimp, oysters
F R E S H M E AT
beef steaks, roasts
lamb chops, roasts
pork and veal chops, roasts
variety meats (tongue, liver, etc.)
H A M B U R G E R , G R O U N D & S T E W M E AT S
hamburger, stew meats,
ground turkey, veal, pork, lamb
and mixtures
H OT D O G S & L U N C H M E AT S
hotdogs (opened package)
hotdogs (unopened package)
lunch meats (opened package)
lunch meats (unopened package)
B AC O N & S A U S AG E
bacon
raw sausage (pork, beef, turkey)
smoked breakfast links or patties
hard sausage (pepperoni, jerky sticks) 34–35˚F (1–2˚C)
H A M & C O R N E D B E E F
corned beef
ham, whole
ham, half
ham, slices
F R E S H P O U LT RY
chicken or turkey, whole
chicken or turkey, pieces
duck or goose
* Recommended freezer storage temperature is 0˚F (-18˚C).
Recommended Storage Life
Temperature (refrigerator)
34˚F (1˚C) 2 days
34˚F (1˚C) 2 days
34˚F (1˚C) 4 days
34˚F (1˚C) 1 day
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 3–5 days
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 3–5 days
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 3–5 days
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 1–2 days
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 1–2 days
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 1 week
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 2 weeks
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 3–5 days
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 2 weeks
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 7 days
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 1–2 days
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 7 days
2–3 weeks
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 5–7 days
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 7 days
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 3–5 days
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 3–4 days
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 1–2 days
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 1–2 days
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 1–2 days
Storage Life
(freezer)* Comments
6 months Freeze in original wrap up to 2 weeks. Use
2–3 months freezer wrap, freezer-quality plastic bags
5–9 months or aluminum foil over the commercial wrap
6 months if foods will be frozen for more than a
couple of months.
6–12 months Freeze in original wrap up to 2 weeks. Use
6–9 months freezer wrap, freezer-quality plastic bags
4–6 months or aluminum foil over the commercial wrap
3–4 months if foods will be frozen for more than a
couple of months.
3–4 months Freeze in original wrap up to 2 weeks. Use
freezer wrap, freezer-quality plastic bags
or aluminum foil over the commercial wrap
if foods will be frozen for more than a
couple of months.
1–2 months Freeze in freezer wrap. Check "sell by"
1–2 months dates. Do not use more than 1 week
1–2 months after this date.
1–2 months
1 month Keep wrapped, and store at recommended
1–2 months refrigerator temperatures.
1–2 months
1–2 months
1 month For freezer storage, drain juices.
1–2 months
1–2 months
1–2 months
12 months Freeze in original wrap up to 2 weeks. Use
9 months freezer wrap, freezer-quality plastic bags
6 months or aluminum foil over the commercial wrap
if foods will be frozen for more than a
couple of months.
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