12
Meat Storage Guide
Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and
moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for
storage times. When storing meat longer than the times given,
freeze the meat.
Fresh fish or shellfish ................. use same day as purchased
Chicken, ground beef, variety meat (liver, etc.)......... 1-2 days
Cold cuts, steaks/roasts ........................................... 3-5 days
Cured meats ........................................................... 7-10 days
Leftovers - Cover leftovers with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or
plastic containers with tight lids.
Crisper and Covers
To remove and replace the crispers:
1. Slide the crisper drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the front
of the drawer with one hand while supporting the bottom of
the drawer with your other hand and slide the drawer out the
rest of the way.
2. To replace the crisper drawer, place the drawer onto slides
and push the drawer back until securely in position.
3. Carefully test the crisper drawer to make sure it has been
replaced properly.
To clean the crisper covers:
1. To clean the top crisper cover, remove the ingredient care
center located above it.
2. To clean the bottom crisper cover, first remove the top crisper
drawer.
Covered Utility Bin
NOTE: For long-term storage, store eggs in a covered container
or in their original carton on an interior shelf.
Wine Rack
To remove and replace the wine rack:
1. Remove the rack by pulling it straight out from the shelf.
2. Replace the rack by sliding it in between the shelf and the
wall of the refrigerator.
FREEZER FEATURES
Freezer Shelf
To remove and replace the shelf:
1. Remove the shelf by lifting it up and pulling it straight out.
2. Replace the shelf by putting it over the supports and lowering
it into place.
Frozen Food Storage Guide
Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food,
the type of packaging or wrap used (should be airtight and
moisture-proof), and the storage temperature. Ice crystals inside
a sealed package are normal. This simply means that moisture in
the food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice
crystals.
Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within
24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs. of food per cubic foot
[907-1,350 g per 28 L] of freezer space). Leave enough space in
the freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to
leave enough room for the door to close tightly.
For more information on preparing food for freezing, check a
freezer guide or reliable cookbook.
Freezer Basket
The freezer basket can be used to store bags of frozen fruits and
vegetables that may slide off freezer shelves.
To remove and replace the freezer basket:
1. Pull the basket straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front of the basket and slide it out the rest of the way.
3. Replace the basket by positioning it on the side wall guide
rails. Lift the basket front slightly while pushing it past the
guide rail stops and slide basket in the rest of the way.
