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Food Storage Times and Tips
Use thes_estorage times as a guide. Actual Storage times
vary, since food qua!ity always varies.
For the Refrigerator
Section
Bread: Refrigeration slows molding. But bread still gets stale
with time, so use within 3 days.
Dairy Products:
Keep cartons closed. Use milk, cream or
cottage cheese within 5 days. Wrap cheese tightly with foil or
plastic wrap. Hard cheese (cheddar, etc.) will keep as long as
a month. Soft cheeses will keep up to 2 Weeks. Wrapped
butter keeps about 2 weeks.
Eggs: Store unwashed. Use within 2 weeks.
Fish: Clean. Wrap tightly. Freeze unless you use it the same
day you buy it.
Freezer Storage Times
No longer than
Bread
6 Months
Butter, Margarine
2-9 Months
Cooked Dishes
3 Months
Fish (packaged frozen)
3 Months
Fruits
12 Months
Ice Cream
1 Month
Juice Concentrate
6 Months
Meats-
Bacon, other Smoked Meats
1 Month
Beef or Lamb
5-6 Months
"Ground Meat
3-4 Months
Liver, other Variety Meats
3-4 Months
Pork or Veal
4 Months
Poultry
4-6 Months
Vegetables
8 Months
Fruits: Wash, dry and store in crisper. Stoi'e fruits with strong
aromas (apples, melons) in plastic bags, Berries keep up to 3
days, if stored unwashed, in a shallow open bowl.
Leftovers: Let cool before storing, Wrap We'll_ Use within 2
days (or freeze).
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Meat: Wrap meats loosely (and seal), Wrapsrnoked
meats
tightly, Use foil or plastic wrap. Store in m:eatdrawer or on
lower shelf. For best results, usewithin
recommended times.
Refrigerator StoraqeTimes
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Steaks and Roast :(Fresh)
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Poultry: Rinse before storing. _rap Ioo_8_i_i_f0.i!:or plastic
wrap and seal. (Wrap giblets se_pa&tel_}:._:"eithin
2 da_s.
Vegetables:
Wash, drain and store in crisper. Oi' store
unwashed in plastic wrap .....
For the Freezer Section
Wrap carefully and seal Contactwithair shorter_s i_e life offood.
So containersmust be airtight.Fresil foodsthat are:already
packaged,such asbread Orpoultry, s hou d be::_rewi_pped.
Use
heavy duty aluminumfoil freezer paper and tape or specialfreezer
containers.
Freeze food only when it is fresh and in top condition. Do not
refreeze.
Energy Saving Tips
Ways to Save Power, Save Money, and Still enjoy your
Kenmore.
1.
Close the door as soon as you can. Make sure the
door is fully shut after each use, so cold air doesn't
escape.
2.
Keep the condenser coils clean. Your Kenmore's motor
works harder when coils are dusty. Clean the coils at
least once every 3 months. They are on the back of your
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Kenmore so air circulates freely.
3. _ Adjust the cold control. Try a warmer setting.Your re-
frigerator may be colder than needed. Check the refrig-
erator temperature with milk. As long as it keeps well,
your refrigerator is cold enough.
4.
Don't put hot foods in the refrigerator.
5.
Don't allow more than W' of frost to build up in the
frozen food storage section.
6.
Reduce door openings, so your cooling system won't
have to run asoften.
7.
Keep your refrigerator reasonably level. So the door
seals tightly.When the door is closed, the door gaskets
should touch the refrigeratorall the way around. If r_ot,
make your refrigeratormore level. Use the adjustment
screw under the refrigerator.
Label and date each package. Use food with the oldest date first.
"When loading the freezer, allow enough space at the front to let the
door close completely and seal.
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Keep the refrigerator away from the stove or other
heat sources. A cool and dry place lets your refrigerator
work best.
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