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LLeeaaffyy VVeeggeettaabblleess
Remove store wrapping. Tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash in
cold water and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store
in produce drawer.
VVeeggeettaabblleess wwiitthh SSkkiinnss ((ccaarrrroottss,, ppeeppppeerrss,, eettcc..))
Store in plastic bags or plastic containers.
FFrruuiitt
Wash, let dry and store in plastic bags. Do not wash or hull berries until
they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in original container in
produce drawer, or store in loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator
shelf.
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Store without washing in original carton or in provided egg bin.
MMiillkk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on interior shelf.
BBuutttteerr oorr MMaarrggaarriinnee
Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment. When
storing in freezer, wrap in freezer packaging.
LLeeffttoovveerrss
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or store in plastic
containers with tight lids.
MMeeaatt
Store meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-
proof. Rewrap if necessary. See below for recommended storage times.
When storing meat longer than the recommended times, freeze the
meat.
Chicken 1-2 days Bacon 5-7 days
Ground Beef 1-2 days Cold Cuts 3-5 days
Steaks/Roasts 3-5 days Variety Meats 1-2 days
Cured Meats 7-10 days
NNOOTTEE::
Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased.
PPoowweerr IInntteerrrruuppttiioonnss
1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less,
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This helps food stay frozen.
2. If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours:
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in frozen food locker.
OORR
(b) Place 2 lbs. of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic foot of
freezer space. This will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear
gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns.
OORR
(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is available, use or can
perishable food at once.
VVaaccaattiioonn TTiippss
SShhoorrtt VVaaccaattiioonnss
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than
four weeks.
1. Use any perishables.
2. Freeze other items.
3. Raise the signal arm in the automatic ice maker to the OFF (up)
position and shut off water supply to the ice maker.
LLoonngg VVaaccaattiioonnss
If you will be away for a month or more:
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator and freezer sections.
2. Turn the power disconnect switch to the OFF position.
3. Clean the refrigerator and door gaskets according to the “Cleaning
and Maintenance” section on page 16.
4. Prop doors open with rubber or woods blocks so air can circulate
inside. This will keep odor and mold from building up.
5. Raise the signal arm in the automatic ice maker to the OFF (up)
position and shut off water supply to the ice maker.
FFoooodd SSttoorraaggee GGuuiiddee
There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food.
To keep food fresher longer follow these recommendations:
SSttoorriinngg FFrreesshh FFoooodd
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof
material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator. For dated products, check date to ensure freshness.
