Viking Freestanding Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezer manual Care and Cleaning, Food Storage Tips

Food Storage Tips

Foods	Refrigerator	Freezer	Storage Tips
VEGETABLES
Asparagus	1 to 2 days	8 to 10 months	Do not wash before refrigerating.
Brussels sprouts,			Store in crisper.
	3 to 5 days	8 to 10 months	Wrap odorous foods.
broccoli, cauliflower,			Leave peas in pods.
green peas, lima
beans, onions,
peppers
Cabbage, celery	1 to 2 weeks	Not recommended	Wrap odorous foods and
Carrots, parsnips,			refrigerate in crisper.
	7 to 10 days	8 to 10 months	Remove tops. Wrap odorous
beets and turnips			foods and refrigerate in the
Lettuce			crisper.
	7 to 10 days	Not recommended
POULTRY and FISH
Chicken and Turkey,	1 to 2 days	12 months	Keep in original packaging for
whole			refrigeration. Place in the meat
Chicken and Turkey,	1 to 2 days	9 months	and cheese drawer. When
pieces			freezing longer than two weeks,
Fish	1 to 2 days	2 to 6 months	Wrap with freezer wrap.
MEATS
Bacon	7 days	1 month	Fresh meats can be kept in
Beef or lamb,	1 to 2 days	3 to 4 months	original packaging for
ground			refrigeration.
Beef or lamb, roast	3 to 5 days	6 to 9 months	Place in the meat and cheese
and steak			drawer. When freezing longer
			than two weeks, Wrap with
Ham, (fully cooked)			freezer wrap.
	7 days	1 to 2 months
whole	5 days	1 to 2 months
slices	3 days	1 to 2 months
Luncheon meat	3 to 5 days	1 to 2 months	Unopened, vacuum-packed
			luncheon meat may be kept up
			to two weeks in the meat and
Pork, roast			cheese drawer.
	3 to 5 days	4 to 6 months
Pork, chops	3 to 5 days	4 months
Sausage, ground	1 to 2 days	1 to 2 months
Sausage, smoked	7 days	1 to 2 months
Veal	3 to 5 days	4 to 6 months
Frankfurters	7 days	1 month	Processed meats should be
			tightly wrapped and stored in
			the meat and cheese drawer.

Sources: United States of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University

Care and Cleaning

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect power.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: •Read and follow manufacturer’s directions for all cleaning products.

•Do not place buckets, shelves, or accessories in dishwasher. Cracking or warping of accessories may result.

Refrigerator Cleaning Chart

PART	DO NOT USE	DO USE
Cabinet Interior	Abrasive or harsh cleaners	Use 4 tablespoons of
	Ammonia	baking soda dissolved in
	Chlorine Bleach	1 quart (1 liter) warm soapy
	Concentrated detergents	water. Rinse surfaces with clean
	Metal or plastic-textured	warm water and dry immediately
		scouring pads to avoid water
		spots.
Stainless Steel Parts	Abrasive or harsh cleaners	Use warm soapy water
*NOTE: Damage to	Ammonia	and a soft, clean cloth
stainless steel finish due	Chlorine Bleach	or sponge. Rinse with
to improper use of	Concentrated detergents	clean warm water and dry
cleaning products is	Metal or plastic-textured	immediately to avoid
not covered under the	scouring pads	water spots
product warranty	Vinegar-based cleaners
	Citrus-based cleaners
Door Gaskets	Metal or plastic-textured	Use warm, soapy water and a
	scouring pads	soft, clean cloth or sponge
		Apply a light film of petroleum
		jelly to keep pliable
Condenser Coil	Anything other than a	Use a vacuum cleaner
Remove base grille to access	vacuum cleaner	hose nozzle
Accessories	A dishwasher	Follow removal and
shelves, bins, drawers, etc.		installation instructions from
		appropriate section. Allow items
		to adjust to room temperature.
		Dilute mild detergent and use a
		soft clean cloth or sponge for
		cleaning. Use a plastic bristle
		brush to get into crevices. Rinse
		with clean warm water. Dry glass
		and clear items immediately to
		avoid spots

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