Whirlpool ET16AK Food Storage Guide, Proper Storage-FreshFood, Proper Storage-Meat, Type, Meats

Food Storage Guide

		Proper Storage–Fresh Food
Leafy Vegetables. Remove store wrapping. Trim				Beverages. Wipe bottles and cans. Store in
or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cool				refrigerator door shelf.
water. Drain. Cold, moist air keeps leafy vegetables				Bu0er. Keep opened package in covered dish or in
fresh and crisp.				butter compartment. When storing extra supply, wrap
Vegetables with Skins. Store carrots, peppers, etc.,				in freezer packaging and freeze.
in crisper, plastic bags, or plastic container.				Cheese. Store unopened product in original package.
Fruits. Store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper.				Once open, re-wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum
Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use.				foil.
Sort and keep berries in store container, crisper, or				Condiments. Store catsup, mustard, jelly, olives, etc.,
loosely closed paper bag on refrigerator shelf.				in door shelves for easy access.
Eggs. Store in refrigerator utility bin or in original				Le"overs. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil
container.
Milk. Wipe milk carton. For best storage, place on				or plastic containers with tight lids.
interior shelf.		NOTE: ackaging and sto ing fresh f	ds correctly will ensure produc			freshness.
		Proper Storage–Meat*
		Food Poisoning Hazard. Rancid
		meat or fish may cause serious
		illness. Always store meat and fish
		as suggested below.
Fresh, Prepackaged Meat. Store fresh meat in
					STORAGE CHART–MEAT
store wrapping. Vacuum packaged meat can be frozen
for one month if seal is not broken. Frozen meat
				Type			Storage Time
freezer material.
should be stored wrapped and stored in an additional					Meats		1 to 2 Days
Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged. Remove market				Variety
wraping paper and re-wrap to store in refrigerator.
				Chicken			1 to 2 Days
Cooked Meat. Wrap or cover cooked meat with
Cured/Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts. Bacon,				.............................Ground Beef			1 to 2 Days
plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store immediately.				Steaks and Roasts			3 to 5 Days
ham, sausage, etc., keep best in original wrappings.
Once opened, tightly re-wrap in plastic wrap or
				Cured Meats			7 to 10 Days
aluminum foil.
Canned Ham. Follow label instructions for storage.
				Bacon			5 to 7 Days
Refrigerate. Do not freeze.
Fresh Poultry. Store in plastic store wrap or rewrap				..................................Cold Cuts			3 to 5 Days
in plastic wrap.				*If meat is to be stored longer than the times given,
	NOTE:Always store meat in meat pan to ensure freshness. Fresh			follow the directions for freezing.
12				fish and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased.
		Whirlpool Use and Care Guide–No-Frost Refrigerator-Freezer–Model ET16AK