Suggested Storage Times; For Convenience; To Save Money In Energy And Food Costs - Sears Kenmore Refrigerator Owner's Manual

Suggested Storage Times
Eating quality drops
after time shown
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
AT AT
35 ° to 40°F. O°F°
(2 ° to 4°C.) (-18°C.)
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb)
Roasts(Pork&Veal) ...
Steaks (Beef) .....
Chops (Lamb) ..
Chops (Pork} ..
Ground & Stew Meats
Variety Meats
Sausage {Pork)
Processed Meats
Bacon
Frankfurters
Ham {Whole) ....
Ham {Half) .
Ham {Slices) ....
Luncheon Meats .
Sausage (Smoked)
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry)
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes ......
Gravy & Meat Broth
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) . ..
Chicken (Pieces)
Turkey (Pieces) ..........
Duck & Goose (Whole)
Giblets
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) . ..
Pieces (Nat Covered) ....
Cooked Poultry Dishes ....
Fried Chicken ..............
(Other than for meats & poultry)
Most fruits and vegetables
Lean fish
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles ..,
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton) ....
31o5 61o 12
31o5 41o8
31o5 6to 12
3to5 61o9
31o5 31o4
I 1o2 3to4
1 to2 31o4
I to2 11o2
7 1
7 1/2
7 t to2
3to5 ] to2
3 I to2
3 to 5 Freezing
7 not recom-
14 to 21 mended
3 to 4 2 to 3
1 to2 21o3
t to2 12
I to2 9
! to2 6
I to2 6
] to2 3
1 to2 6
31o4 t
31o4 4to6
3 to4 4
FREEZER
8-12 months
6-8 months
2-3 months
1 month max.
Meats, Fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in
quality and age; consequently, safe storage times in your
refrigerator will vary For meat and poultry information,
call the U S Dept. of Agriculture at 800-535-4555.
New techniques are constantly being developed
Consult the College or County Extension Service or
your local Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods.
For Convenience°_
° Store like things together. This saves both time and
electricity because you can find foods faster.
" Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up
promptly
" Use bins on the door for most often used sauces and
condiments.
* Use the meat drawer for meats you do not freeze
To Save Money in Energy and Food Costs_..
- Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or foil.
" Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will last
longer when stored in closed plastic containers or
wrapped in plastic film
° Do not overload your fresh food or freezer
compartment with a lot of warm food at once.
" Open the doors the fewest times possible to save
electrical energy.
• When going out of town for several days, leave
as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator
If your refrigerator has an icemaker, move the
icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and
shut off water to the refrigerator