GE TFX20DGB Use And Care & Installation Manual

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FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONSSuggested Storage Times for Meat and Poultry*Eatingquality DAYSIN MONTHSINdropsafter REFRIGERMOR FREEZERtimeshown AT35° to 40° F. AT0° F.(2° to 4° c.) (-lS ° C.)FreshMeatsRoasts (Beet & Lamb) 3 to 5Roasts (Pork & Veal) 3 to 5Steaks (Beef) 3 to 5Chops(Lamb)................................... 3to5Chops (Pork) 3 to 5Ground & Stew Meats 1 to 2VarietyMeats.................................... l t02Sausage(Pork).................................1 to 2ProcessedMeatsBacon 7Frankfurters.......................................... 7Ham (Whole)........................................7Ham (Half) .........3 to 5Ham(Slices)......................................... 3Luncheon Meats 3 to 5Sausage(Smoked)...............................7Sausage(Dry & Semi-Dry).............14 to 216 to 124 to 86 to 126to93to43to43to41 to21lhIto 2I to2I to2Freezingnot recom-mended,Eatingquality DAYSIN MONTHSINdropsafter REFRIGERATOR FREEZERtimeshown AT35° to 40° F. AT0° F.(2" to 4° c.) (-18° C.)FreshPoultryChicken & 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 3CookedPoultryPieces(Coveredwith Broth) ..............1 to 2 6Pieces(NotCovered)........................ 3 to4 1Cooked Poultry Dishes 3 to 4 4to6Fried Chicken ....... 3 to 4 4(01herthanfor meats& poultry) FREEZERMost fruits and vegetables................................................8-1 2 monthsLeanfish .............................................................................6-8 monthsFattytish, rollsand breads,soups, stew, casseroles.........2-3 monthsCakes, pies, sandwiches,leltovers(cooked),ice cream (originalcarton) ............................................1 month max.CookedMeatsCooked Meats and Meat Dishes........ 3 to 4 2 to 3Gravy & Meat Broth 1 to 2 2to3* {LS.Department qfAgricldmreMeats,fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality andage; consequently, safe storage time in your refrigerator wilt vary.Fresh Food Storage TipsTo store vegetables:• Use the vegetable drawers. They have been designed topreserve the natural moisture and freshness of produce.• Covering vegetables with a moist towel helpsmaintain crispness.• As a further aid to freshness, prepackaged vegetablescan be stored in their original wrapping.Unfrozen meats, fish, and poultry:• Always remove store wrappings.• Rewrap in foil, plastic wrap or wax paper andrefrigerate immediately.Cheese:• Wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil, or putin a plastic bag.• Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold.• Store prepackagedcheese in its own wrapping if you wish.Tips on Freezing FoodsThere are three essential requirements for efficienthome freezing.1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-quality foods,Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannotimprove quality.2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozenafter picking, the better the frozen product will be.You'll save time, too, with less culling and sortingto do.3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designedespecially for freezing.To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping material),forming it carefully to the shape of the contents. Thisexpels air. Fold and crimp ends of the package to providea good, lasting seal. Don't refreeze meat that has beencompletely thawed; meat, whether raw or cooked, canbe frozen successfully only once.Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream content, willnormally require slightly lower temperatures than more"airy" already-packaged brands with low cream content.• It will be necessary to experiment to determine thefreezer compartment location and temperaturecontrol setting to keep your ice cream at the rightserving temperature.• The rear of the freezer compartment is slightlycolder than the front.New techniques are constantly being developed.Consult the County Extension Service or your localUtility (bmpany jor the latest injormation onj?eezing and storing joods.5