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Ice Trays
To release ice cubes, invert tray,
Trays can be stacked to save
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hold it over storage bucket or
storage space.
bowl, and twist tray at both ends.
For faster ice service when you
need it, place ice trays on the
frozen food storage
compartment
For only one or two ice cubes,
Wash trays in lukewarm water only. Do not put them
leave the tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightly and remove
in an automatic dishwasher.
desired number of cubes.
Fresh Food Storage Tips
Vegetables:
Unfrozen meats, fish, and poultry
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Use the vegetable drawer— it has been designed to
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Always remove store wrappings.
preserve the natural moisture and freshness of
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Rewrap in foil, plastic wrap or wax paper and
produce.
immediately.
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Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps
maintain
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with wax paper or a]
fo i or put
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As a further aid to freshness, prepackaged
in a plastic bag.
vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping.
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Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold.
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Store prepackaged cheese in its own wrapping if
you wish.
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Suggested Storage Times for Meat and Poultry*
Eating qualify
DAYS IN
drops after
REFRIGERATOR
time shown
AT 35° to 40°F.
(2° to 4°
c.)
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
Roasts (Pork & Veal)
to 5
Steaks (Beef )....
.... ..,,,,,, ..... ...3 to 5
Chops
to 5
Chops (Pork) ,..,
to 5
Ground & Stew
. . . . . . . . . .
to 2
Variety Meats,.
to 2
Sausage (Pork),, . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. ..,..,,,,,1 to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frankfurters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ham (Whole) . . . . . . . . . .
Ham (Half)
to 5
Ham
Luncheon Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
to 5
Sausage (Smoked)
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry)
to 21
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes,,,,,,.,,........,.,,,,,.,,,,.,.......,,
to 4
Gravy & Meat Broth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
to 2
Eating quality
DAYS IN
drops after
REFRIGERATOR
time shown
AT 35° 40°F.
(2° to 4°
c.)
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Chicken (Pieces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
to 2
Turkey
,.., ...... ...,,,..,.,,,. ,... ......,.1 to 2
Duck & Goose (Whole) .,... ,,, ,,...
to 2
Giblets
1 to 2
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,...........1 to 2
Pieces (Not Covered) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,..,.......3 to 4
Cooked Poultry
to 4
Fried Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... ....,.3 to 4
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and
age; consequently, safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary.
New techniques are constantly being developed. Consult the College
or County Extension
of your local Utility Company for the
latest information on freezing and storing foods.
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