Sears KENMORE 53475 - Manual (Page 5)

Food Storage Suggestions
Suggested Storage Times
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
after time shown AT AT
Fresh Meats
35“ to 40” F. 0”F,
Roosts (Beef SiLombl ............ . 3 to 5 ó to 1 2
Roasts (Pork & Veol)............... 3 Jo 5 4 to 8
Steaks (Beef) .......................... 3 i o 5 6 t o 1 2
Chops (tomb) ............ -.......... , 3 to 5 ó to 9
Chops (Pork) .......................... 3 to 5 3 t o 4
Ground & Stew Meats............. 1 to 2 3 to 4
Variety Meois ......................... „ 1 to 2 3 to 4
Sausage ¡Pork) ....................
Processed Meats
.. , 1 to 2 1 to 2
Bacon ... ... ......... ... .. ........... 7 1
Frankfurters............................. „ 7 1/2
Ham (Whole) ................. ... , 7 1 to 2
Ham (Half) ............................ .. 3 to 5 ! to 2
Horn (Slices) ......................... 3 1 to 2
Luncheon Meals - ... , . . 3 to 5 Ffs&zinQ
Sausage (Smoked) -........-..... „ , 7 not recom-
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) ....
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meofs and
1 4 t o 2 1 mended
Meat Dishes ....................... ,, 3 to 4
Grovy & Meat Broth ..............
Fresh Poultry
„ 1 to 2 2 t o 3
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 Ó
Giblets ................................
Cooked Poultry
. 1 to 2 3
Pieces (Covered with Broth) , 1 to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) ... . „ 3 So 4 1
Cooked Poultry Dishes - - ... 3 to 4 4 to ó
Fried Chicken . . -, - 3 to 4 4
(Other than for moots & poultry) FREEZER
Most fruits ond vegetables , 8-12 months
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Fatty fish, roils and breads, 6-8 months
soups, stew, cosseroles .
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
2-3 months
ice cream (original carton) 1 mootH mox.
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store
vary in quality ond age; consequently, safe storage
times in your refrigerator will vary.
New techniques are constantly being developed
Consult the College or County Extension Service or
your local Utility Compony for the latest information
Oft freezing and storing foods,
Fresh Food Storage Tips
To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:
■ Always remove store wrappings
• Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper and refrigerate
immediately
To store 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 pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if
you wish.
To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers-
they've been designed to preserve the natural
moisture oftd freshness of produce.
* Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps
maintain crispness
• As a further aid to freshness, pre-pockaged
vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping.
Tips on freezing foods
There are three essential requirements for efficient
home freezing
1. initial qualify. Freeze only top-quality foods
Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve
quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are
frozen after picking, the better the frozen product
will be You'll save time, too, with less culling ond
sorting to do
3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed
especially for freezing; they're readily available at
most food stores
To store ice cream-Fine-quaiity ice cream, with
high cream content, will normally require slightly
lower temperatures than more "airy" already-
packaged brands with low creom content
' ¡I will be necessary to experiment to determíne the
freezer compartment location and temperature
control setting to keep your ice cream at the right
serving temperature
' The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly
colder than the front
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