GEAppliances UseandCareGuide, Use And Care Manual

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Suggested Storage Times for Meat and Poultry*

Eating quality

DAYS IN

MONTHS IN

drops after

REFRIGERATOR

FREEZER

time shown

AT 35° to 40°F.

AT 0°F.

(2° to 4°C.)

(-18°C.)

Eating quality

DAYS IN

MONTHS IN

drops after

REFRIGERATOR

FREEZER

time shown

AT 35° to 40°F.

AT 0°F.

(2° to 4°C.)

(-18°C.)

Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef & Lamb) ...................... 3 to 5 ...........................6 to 12
Roasts (Pork & Veal) ........................ 3 to 5 ...........................4 to 8
Steaks (Beef) .................................... 3 to 5 ...........................6 to 12
Chops (Lamb)................................... 3 to 5 ...........................6 to 9
Chops (Pork) .................................... 3 to 5 ...........................3 to 4
Ground & Stew Meats ...................... 1 to 2 ...........................3 to 4
Variety Meats .................................... 1 to 2 ...........................3 to 4
Sausage (Pork) ................................. 1 to 2 ...........................1 to 2

Processed Meats

Bacon ................................................... 7...................................1
Frankfurters.......................................... 7 .................................1/2
Ham (Whole)........................................ 7 ...............................1 to 2
Ham (Half) ........................................ 3 to 5 ...........................1 to 2
Ham (Slices)......................................... 3 ...............................1 to 2
Luncheon Meats ............................... 3 to 5 ..........Freezing not recommended.
Sausage (Smoked) ............................... 7..............Freezing not recommended.
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) .............14 to 21 ........Freezing not recommended.

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes........ 3 to 4 ...........................2 to 3
Gravy & Meat Broth .......................... 1 to 2 ...........................2 to 3

Fresh Poultry

Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ................ 1 to 2 ..............................12
Chicken (Pieces) ............................... 1 to 2 ...............................9
Turkey (Pieces) ................................. 1 to 2 ...............................6
Duck & Goose (Whole)..................... 1 to 2 ...............................6
Giblets............................................... 1 to 2 ...............................3

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) ..............1 to 2................................6
Pieces (Not Covered) ........................ 3 to 4 ...............................1
Cooked Poultry Dishes ..................... 3 to 4 ...........................4 to 6
Fried Chicken .................................... 3 to 4 ...............................4

(Other than for meats & poultry)

FREEZER

Most fruits and vegetables ................................................8-12 months
Lean fish.............................................................................6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads, soups, stew, casseroles .........2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches, leftovers (cooked),

ice cream (original carton) ............................................1 month max.

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and
age; consequently, safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary.
For meat and poultry information, call the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture 
at 800-535-4555.

*U.S. Department of Agriculture

Egg Storage

Butter Compartment

The shells of eggs are porous. Eggs will stay fresh
longer if they are kept covered in the carton they
came in from the store.

Butter keeps best in the separate compartment in the
door. This helps prevent absorption of other food
odors. Leave the butter in its original wrapping for
added protection from outside food odors and to keep
the compartment clean.

Fresh Food Storage Tips

To store vegetables:

• Use the vegetable drawers—they have been

designed to preserve the natural moisture and
freshness of produce.

• Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps

maintain crispness.

• As a further aid to freshness, prepackaged

vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping.

Unfrozen meats, fish, and poultry:

• Always remove store wrappings.

• Rewrap in foil, plastic wrap or wax paper and

refrigerate immediately.

Cheese:

• Wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil, or put

in a plastic bag.

• Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold.

• Store prepackaged cheese in its own wrapping if 

you wish.

Operating Y

our Refrigerator

Food Storage Suggestions