Meat Storage Guide
FREEZER FEATURES
Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and
moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that
storage times. When storing meat longer than the times given, can be purchased separately as accessories are labeled with the
freeze the meat.word ?Accessory.? Not all accessories will fit all models. If you are
interested in purchasing one of the accessories, please call the
Fresh fish or shellfish ........................ use same day as purchasedtoll-free number on the cover or in the ?Accessories? section.
Chicken, ground beef, variety meat (liver, etc.)................ 1-2 days
Cold cuts, steaks/roasts .................................................. 3-5 days
Freezer Shelf
Cured meats .................................................................. 7-10 days
(number of shelves varies with model)
Leftovers - Cover leftovers with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or
plastic containers with tight lids.To Remove and Replace the Shelf:
1. Lift the shelf off of the supports.
2. Slide it out of the shelf support holes.
Crisper Humidity Control
3. Replace shelf in the reverse order.
(on some models)
You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and
HIGH.
LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of
fruits and vegetables with skins.
Fruit: Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bag or
Frozen Food Storage Guide
crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use.
Sort and keep berries in original container in crisper, or store
Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food,
in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.the type of packaging or wrap used (should be airtight and
Vegetables with skins: Place in plastic bag or plastic moisture-proof), and the storage temperature. Ice crystals inside
container and store in crisper. a sealed package are normal. This simply means that moisture in
the food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice
HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of
crystals.
fresh, leafy vegetables. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within
Leafy vegetables: Wash in cold water, drain and trim or tear
24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs. of food per cubic foot
off bruised and discolored areas. Place in plastic bag or [907-1,360 g per L] of freezer space). Leave enough space in the
plastic container and store in crisper.
freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave
Humidity Control Location:enough room for the door to close tightly.
Humidity Control on crisper drawer (Style 1 - on left)For more information on preparing food for freezing, check a
freezer guide or reliable cookbook.
Humidity Control on crisper cover (Style 2 - on right)
Freezer Basket or Bin
(plastic bin on some models)
The freezer basket or bin can be used to store bags of frozen
fruits and vegetables that may slide off freezer shelves.
Wine or Can/Bottle RackTo Remove and Replace the Freezer Basket or Bin:
(on some models - Accessory)1. Remove basket or bin by sliding it out to the stop.
2. Lift the front of the basket or bin and slide it out the rest of the
To Remove and Replace the Wine Rack (left) or Can/Bottle
Rack (right):way.
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.
3. Replace the basket or bin by positioning it on the side wall
guide rails. Lift the basket or bin front slightly while pushing it
Utility Bin past the guide rail stops and slide basket or bin in the rest of
(on some models - Accessory)the way.
NOTE: For long-term storage, place eggs in a covered container
or in their original carton on an interior shelf.
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