Food Storage Guide - Viking 30 W Use & Care Manual

Automatic Ice Maker
Ice Bin Adjustment
Ice bins can be adjusted to match the way you use your freezer. The
ice bin on the left-hand side is used for collecting ice from the ice
maker. Once the left-hand ice bin is full, the bins can be reversed so
additional ice is made. If the ice maker is not operating, the ice bin can
be used for cold storage.
To remove ice bins, extend ice
drawer fully. Place hand
underneath ice bin. Push ice
bin upward. Grab ice bin edge
and lift upward. Store ice bin in
safe place.
To replace ice bins, lower ice
bin in cutout on drawer frame.
Adjust forward or backward
as needed.
(All Freezer)
Ice Bin below
Icemaker
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Food Storage Guide

Storing Fresh Food (All Refrigerator)
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-
proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer. For
dated products, check use-by date to ensure freshness.
To store leafy vegetables, remove store wrapping. Then tear
off bruised and discolored areas. Wash the vegetables in cold
water and drain, and then place them in a plastic bag or
plastic container and store in your produce drawer.
For vegetables with skins, such as carrots and peppers, store
in plastic bags or containers.
When refrigerating fruit, wash the fruit and then let it dry.
Store the fruit in plastic bags. Don't wash or hull berries until
they are ready to use. Instead, sort and keep berries in their
original container in the produce drawer, or store in a loosely
closed paper bag on the refrigerator shelf.
Store eggs without washing them. Keep eggs in their original
carton or in your refrigerator's egg bin.
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on an interior
shelf.
Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment.
When storing butter in the freezer, wrap it in freezer
packaging.
When you have leftovers, cover then with plastic wrap,
aluminum foil, or store the leftovers in plastic containers with
tight lids.
Store meat in its original wrapping, as long as it's airtight and
moisture-proof. Rewrap meat if necessary.
NOTE: When storing meat longer than the recommended
times, freeze the meat.
The Adjustable ColdZone™ drawer is ideal for longer term
meat storage because the temperature can be set 3˚ to 5˚
colder.
Recommended storage times:
Chicken 1-2 days Bacon
Ground Beef 1-2 days Cold Cuts
Steaks/Roasts 3-5 days Variety Meats
Cured Meats 7-10 days
NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased.
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5-7 days
3-5 days
1-2 days