Food
Storage
Information
Fresh Food
• When storing
fresh food, which
is not prepackaged,
be sure to wrap
or
store food
in airtight
and moisture
proof material
unless otherwise
noted.
This will ensure proper
shelf life and prevent
the transfer
of
odors and tastes.
• Wipe containers
before storing to avoid
needless spills,
• Eggs should
be stored in an upright
position
in their original
carton
to
maximize
shelf life.
• Fruit should
be washed
and dried
then stored
in sealed plastic bags
before storing
in the refrigerator.
• Vegetables
with skins should
be stored in plastic bags or containers,
• Leafy vegetables
should be washed
and drained
and then stored
in
plastic bags or containers,
• Hot food should
be allowed
to cool before storing
in the refrigeration,
This will prevent unnecessary
energy
use,
• Fresh seafood
should
be used the same day as purchased,
• When storing
meats in the fresh food section, keep in the original
packaging
or rewrap
as necessary,
Follow the suggestions
below
for
safe storage:
Chicken
Ground
Beef
Cold Cuts
Steaks/Roasts
Smoked/Cured
Meats
All others
1-2 Days
1-2 Days
3-5 Days
3-5 Days
7-10 Days
1-2 Days
Norma
Operating
Sounds
You May
Hear
• Boiling water,
gurgling
sounds or slight vibrations
that are the result of
the refrigerant
circulating
through
the cooling
coils.
• The thermostat
control
will click when it cycles on and off,
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