Control Panel 1. Safety Information; Food Storage Guide - Electrolux EQE5600 User Manual

8. FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

Category
Meat
Poultry
Seafood
Dairy
Fruit &
Vegetables
Left Overs
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.
Recommended storage times for fresh foods*
Product
Refrigerator
Sausages and 1-2 Days
Mince
Chops and Steak 3-4 Days
Cold Meats 3-5 Days
Roasts 3-5 Days
Chicken 1-2 Days
Roast Chicken 3-5 Days
Eggs 6 Weeks
Whole fish and 2-3 Days
fillets
Lobster and Crab 1-2 Days
Prawns 1-2 Days
Milk Until Expiry
Date
Yoghurt 7- 10 Days
Hard Cheeses 2 Weeks – 2
Months
Soft Cheeses 1-2 Weeks
Butter 8 Weeks
Every fruit and vegetable has a
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.
Homemade 3-4 Days
meals
TasteSeal Plus Freezer
3-5 Days 2-3 Months
5-7 Days 4-6 Months
5-7 Days 4-6 Months
1 week 12 Months
5-7 Days 2 Months
1 week 12 Months
Not Suitable Not Suitable
5-7 Days 2 Months
3-5 Days 2 Months
3-5 Days 2 Months
Not Suitable Not Suitable
Not Suitable Not Suitable
1-2 Months 2 Months
(Grated)
2-4 Weeks * Not Suitable
3-4 Months 12 Months
Not Suitable 8-12 Months
When freezing
chop and
blanch in
small portions.
Not Suitable 2-6 Months
EN
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.
* Texture may change
depending of the type of soft
cheese
Keep vegetables in the crisper
and away from the air vents to
avoid freezing.
If you wash fruit and vegetables
before storing them make
sure they are dry or wrap in
absorbent paper before storing
in the refrigerator as this can
make them susceptible to
rotting.
Try to keep fruit and vegetables
separated as fruits that give
off high levels of ethylene (the
ripening agent) can prematurely
ripen and spoil surrounding
vegetables
Store in sealed container.
Freeze meal in small portion
sizes to limit wastage.
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