Food Storage Suggestions; Fresh Food Storage Tips - GE Monogram ZFSB27DYBSS Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Suggested
Eating quality
drops after
storage
time shown
times for
meat & Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb)..........3 to 5 ......................6 to 12
poultry*
Roasts (Pork & Veal) ..........3 to 5 ......................4 to 8
Steaks (Beef)........................3 to 5 ......................6 to 12
Chops (Lamb) ....................3 to 5 ......................6 to 9
Chops (Pork) ......................3 to 5 ......................3 to 4
Ground & Stew Meats ..........1 to 2 ......................3 to 4
Variety Meats ......................1 to 2 ......................3 to 4
Sausage (Pork) ....................1 to 2 ......................1 to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon ......................................7 ............................1
Frankfurters ............................7 ..........................1/2
Ham (Whole) ..........................7..........................1 to 2
Ham (Half) ..........................3 to 5 ......................1 to 2
Ham (Slices)............................3..........................1 to 2
Luncheon Meats ..................3 to 5....................Freezing
Sausage (Smoked) ..................7 ..........................not
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) ..14 to 21 ..........recommended.
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats & Meat Dishes..3 to 4 ........................2 to 3
Gravy & Meat Broth ................1 to 2 ........................2 to 3
Fresh food
To store vegetables:
storage tips
• Use the vegetable drawers—they have been
• Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps
• As a further aid to freshness, prepackaged
12
DAYS IN
REFRIGERATOR
AT 35° TO 40°F.
(2° TO 4°C.)
designed to preserve the natural moisture
and freshness of produce.
maintain crispness.
vegetables can be stored in their original
wrapping.

Food Storage Suggestions

Eating quality
MONTHS IN
drops after
FREEZER
time shown
AT 0°F.
(-18°C.)
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ..1 to 2 ........................12
Chicken (Pieces)..................1 to 2..........................9
Turkey (Pieces)....................1 to 2..........................6
Duck & Goose (Whole)........1 to 2..........................6
Giblets..................................1 to 2..........................3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) ..1 to 2..........................6
Pieces (Not Covered) ..........3 to 4..........................1
Cooked Poultry Dishes ........3 to 4 ......................4 to 6
Fried Chicken ......................3 to 4..........................4
(Other than meats & poultry)
Most fruits and vegetables ....................................8–12 months
Lean fish ................................................................6–8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads, soups,
stew, casseroles ....................................................2–3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches, leftovers (cooked),
ice cream (original carton) ..............................1 month max.
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the
store vary in quality and age; consequently,
safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary.
For meat and poultry information, call the U.S.
Dept. of Agriculture at 800-535-4555.
*U.S. Department of Agriculture
Unfrozen meats, fish, and poultry:
• Always remove store wrappings.
• Rewrap in foil, plastic wrap or wax paper and
refrigerate immediately.
Cheese:
• Wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil,
or put in a plastic bag.
• Carefully wrap to expel air and help
prevent mold.
• Store prepackaged cheese in its own
wrapping if you wish.
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
DAYS IN MONTHS IN
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
AT 35° TO 40°F. AT 0°F.
(2° TO 4°C.) (-18°C.)
FREEZER