Eggs
Store without washing in the original carton on interior shelf. Egg bin is provided on some models.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on interior shelf.
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or alumi- num foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used.
Meat
Most meat can be stored in original wrap-
ping as long as it is air and moisture proof.
Rewrap | if necessary. | See the following | chart |
for storage times. |
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| APPROXIMATE | TIME |
TYPE |
| (DAYS)+ |
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Chicken | 1 to2 |
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Ground | beef | 1 to2 |
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Steaks | and roasts | 3 to 5 |
|
Cured | meats | 7to10 |
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Bacon |
| 5 to 7 |
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Cold cuts | 3 to 5 |
| |
Variety | meats | 1 to2 |
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+If meat is to be stored longer than the times given, follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased.
Storing frozen food
The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home.
NOTE: For further information about prepar- ing food for freezing or about food storage times, contact your local Cooperative Exten- sion Service or check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook.
Packaging
The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging. The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out. Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer through- out the refrigerator and drying of frozen food.
Packaging recommended for use:
l Rigid plastic containers with
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l
l
Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods.
Do not use:
l Bread wrappers
l
l Waxed paper
l
The use of these wrappings could cause food odor, taste transfer and drying of frozen food.
Freezing
Do not expect your freezer to
Storage times will vary according to the
quality of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (airtight and moisture proof) and the storaae temoerature (which should be
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