GE 19 Use And Care Manual

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Food Storage SuggestionsSuggested storage timesfor meat and poultryDAYS MONTHSIN INREFRIGERATOR FREEZEREating qualify drops AT ATafler time shown 35” tO 40°F. 0.(2°t040C.) (-}8[C.)Fresh MeatsRoasts (Beef & Lamb) .......3 to 5 6 tO 12Roasts (Pork & Veal),,..,.,,. 3 to 5 4 to 8Steaks (Beef) 3 to 5 6 to 12Chops (Lamb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 6 to 9Chops (Pork) 3 to 5 3 to 4Ground & Stew Meats . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 3 to 4Variety Meats ..................,., 1 to 2 3 to 4Sausage (Pork) 1 to 2 1 to 2Processed MeatsBacon,,.,, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1Frankfurters 7 1/2Ham (Whole) 7 1 to 2Ham (Half) 3 to 5 1 to 2Ham (Slices) ..........,....,...,., 3 1 to 2Luncheon Meats 3 to 5 FreezingSausage (Smoked) 7 not recom-Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) 14to 21 mended.Cooked MeatsCooked Meats andMeat Dishes 3 to 4 2 to 3Gravy & Meat Broth 1 to 2 2 to 3Fresh PoultryChicken & Turkey (Whole) 1 to 2 12Chicken (Pieces) 1 to 2 9Turkey (Pieces) . . . . . 1 to 2 6Duck & Goose (Whole) 1 to 2 6Giblets . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2 3Cooked PoultryPieces (Covered with Broth) 1 to 2 6Pieces (Not Covered) .........3 to 4 1Cooked Poultry Dishes . . . . . . . 3 to 4 4 to 6Fried Chicken 3 to 4 4(Other than for MeiItS & poultry) FREEZERMost fruits and vegetables ............8 -12 monthsLean fish .......................................6-8 monthsFatty fish, rolls and breads,soups, stew, casseroles .............2-3 monthsCakes, pies, sandwiches,leftovers (cooked),ice cream (original carton) ........1 month max.Meats, fish and poultry purchasedfrom the store vary in quality andage; consequently, safe storagetime in your refrigerator will vary.To store unfrozen meats, fish andpoultry:l Always remove store wrappings.l Rewrap in foil, film or wax paperand refrigerate immediately.To store cheese, wrap well withwax paper or aluminum foil, or putin a plastic bag.l Carefully wrap to expel air andhelp prevent mold.l Store pre-packaged cheese in itsown wrapping if you wish.To store vegetables, use thevegetable drawers—they’ve beendesigned to preserve the naturalmoisture and freshness of produce.l Covering vegetables with a moisttowel helps maintain crispness.l As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged vegetables can be storedin their original wrapping.Note: Special@shfood comparwnentdrawers make it unnecessary to wrapcertainfooh which they’ve beendesigned to preserve.To store ice cream—Fine-qualityice cream, with high creamcontent, will normally requireslightly lower temperatures thanmore “airy” already-packagedbrands with low cream content.l It will be necessary to experimentto determine the freezer compartmentlocation and temperature controlsetting to keep your ice cream atthe right serving temperature.l The rear of the freezer compartmentis slightly colder than the front.l Effervescent drinks should not bestored in the freezer compartment.Tips on freezing foodsThere are three essentialrequirements for efficient homefreezing.1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains qualityand flavor; it cannot improve quality.2. Speed. The quicker fruits andvegetables are frozen after picking,the better the frozen product willbe. You’ll save time, too, with lessculling and sorting to do.3. Proper packaging. Use foodwraps designed especially forfreezing; they’re readily availableat most food stores.To freeze meat, fish and poultry,wrap well in freezer-weight foil (orother heavy-duty wrappingmaterial) forming it carefully tothe shape of the contents. Thisexpels air. Fold and crimp ends ofthe package to provide a good,lasting seal.Don’t refreeze meat that hascompletely thawed; meat, whetherraw or cooked, can be frozensuccessfully only once.Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)meats or seafoods to number ofpounds at a time as follows:Model 18 ...................15 lbs (7 kg)Model 19 ...................16 lbs (7 kg)Models 20,21,22......19 lbs (9 kg)Models 24,25 ..........22 lbs (10 kg)For convenience...l Store like things together. Thissaves both time and electricitybecause you can find foods faster.l Place the oldest items up fronts —they can be used up promptly.l Use shelves on the door for mostoften used sauces and condiments.To save money in energyand food costsl Cover moist foods with tight lids,plastic film or foil.l Leaf vegetables and fruits placedin drawers will last longer whenstored in closed plastic containersor wrapped in plastic film.l Do not overload your fresh foodor freezer compartment with a lotof warm food at once.l Open the door the fewest timespossible to save electrical energy.l When going out of town forseveral days, leave as few perishablesas possible in the refrigerator. Movethe icemaker feeler arm to the OFF(up) position and shut off waterto the refrigerator.8